I correspond with a lot of people on here and just wanted to let you know what's gone on at NERBs HQ the past few days. HEre's a pic of my shop: [www.rodbuilding.org]. Water filled teh garage from top to bottom, fortunately the majority of my inventory & property was moved up into my 1st floor. Last night a friend called a cop and had a police car stationed in front of my house so it was not looted. THey are there now taking all of my valuables out of the house. I will be returning home from Chicago tonight to start a new chapter in my life.

I know a few people have e-mailed me orders and I just havent' returned them, I'm sorry about that. At this point I'm looking forward to ending up with a newly built shop, that's my focus and my positive thinking fuel.

Wow, sorry to hear this Billy. I'm in Miami area so I'm used to hurricanes. I'm always surprised at their level of destruction in northern areas.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

Billy,
Keep up the great attitude. Hopefully no one was hurt. Belongings can be replaced and from the devastation of NERBs central a newer, cleaner more efficient shop will emerge.
I watched Punta Gorda just to the south of me get flattend by Charlie in 2004. What was an old and deteriorated little town is now a beautifully rebiult and lively restored village. Much better than before the storm. You have long battle ahead but in the end it will work out for the best.
Good Luck to you and evereyone who suffered loss from the storm.

J Scott
Englewood, Fl

Sorry to hear that Bill Hope everything turns out well

Biily, so sorry to hear about your tragic loss! It must be especially exasperating to be away and unable get home. You obviously will have a lot of work ahead of you to get things back in shape, but with your energy and positive attitude it will happen!

Hi Billy,
Phil is correct, you have the right attitude and energy to make it right and you will do so. Somestimes good things can come from bad events so I hope that is the case for you. Get home safely and take care with all the work in front of you. I'd say you'll get the odd helper.
Regards to your neighbours who also lost out.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia

NERBS HQ will be back and better. We just need to get us all on board and hit it when the time comes!!

I've been wondering how you made out ever since hearing that there was a lot of damage done on Staten Island. I hope you are able to get things taken care of soon. I've had more than my share of hurricane experiences and none left happy memories. I wish you much good luck!

Knowing you and the NERB attitude, a bigger and better HQ will emerge! Keep that infectious attitude and smile! God Bless.

Billy & the other North East Rod Builders,

If funds are needed to put things back together for any or all of you I'd like to set up something on my website for accepting donations specificly targeted to help the NERBS recover from Sandy's rath.

The Rod Builder's Library gets hit's from all over the globe but mostly from USA visiters and I'm sure we could raise a bone or two to toss your way in your hour of need.

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..