[Nfbf-l] Devastation from Hurricane Sandy here in NY

Fri Nov 9 14:01:13 UTC 2012

Um we got hit again as well here on Long Island, many of us still without power, I am lucky mine came back on Monday, and we had a lot of snow, but now most of it is gone.
Gas rationing, etc.
Some of our NFB members here, since as you all are aware I am the treasurer of the Greater Long Island Chapter, and also President of the NFB Travel and Tourism Division.
Our Greater Long Island Chapter President David Stayer still has no power, he is down close the water levels, his house was flooded, boiler destroyed and car destroyed.
They got a car, boiler can be fixes but no heat or power, and other people are displaced like Harold Wenning.

I think only 1 person from the Long Island Chapter is going to our State Convention that starts today. Can't waste the gas, my husband works so he needs it, even though our convention is only a 1 1/2 drive to Westchester, can't chance it.
Upstate didn't get hit badly, NY City has finally opened the tunnels that go into and out of NY City from Long Island and New Jersey.
The day after the storm hit, Nelson (husband), and I drove down to the area of the shore line, since we do live on an Island, we drove to Bay Shore which is just 3-5 miles from us, we normally go fishing there, or just walks on the boardwalk on nice days, etc.
We took some pictures and videos when I have a second to breathe I will post them on my facebook page. No more boardwalks, tons of erosion. Many people lost homes either due to flooding or trees collapsing on them or electrical poles.  You name it.
I don't know how Florida has survived all these years, and my husband's home of Puerto Rico, which by the way, just scrapped by them.
I have spoken to President of the NFB of New Jersey Joe Ruffalo, his state convention is also this weekend, and I am doing there fundraiser cruise in April of 2013 is well, most of his people are accounted for.
So lets take a moment to pray for all our NFB Family in NY/NJ/CT who has gone through this.
Sincerely,
Your sister in the NFB

Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 of NY State
Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
SNG Certified - Accessible Travel Advocate!
Cheryl Echevarria, Ownerhttp://www.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations@echevarriatravel.comhttp://www.echevarriatravel.wordpress.com
2012 Norwegian Cruise Line University Advisory Board Member.
Echevarria Travel and proud member of the National Federation of the Blind will be holding a year round fundraiser for the http://www.NFBNY.org after Hurricane Sandy and other resources. Any vacation package booked between November 6 2012-November 6, 2013 and vacation must be traveled no later than 12/30/2014 a percentage of my earnings will go to the affiliate.  Also is you book a Sandals for couples or Beaches for families and friends resorts vacation, $100.00 per booking will go to the affiliate as well.  You do not need to be a member of the NFB.org, just book through us.
Thank you.

> From: markspark at roadrunner.com
> To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 08:35:02 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Pricing for the Cruise
> 
> That was a strange email I just sent.  I have no idea why it got dismembered 
> the way it did except that I hit the caps lock on key and everything went 
> weird.  I apologize for the apparent incoherence of that last message.  What 
> I wanted to say was that I am finally back after a lovely two weeks away 
> visiting a friend in Bangor, Maine and having a good old time at the small, 
> but vibrant NFB of Maine convention two weeks ago.  I even won the first 
> door prize, maybe that's a lucky omen, LOL.  Anyway, it's great to be back 
> and no, we did not get much snow up here from the last storm.  New Jersey 
> got slammed again, o those poor people!
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: REPCODDS at aol.com
> Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 9:56 PM
> To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: jesusg at logisticare.com
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Pricing for the Cruise
> 
> Yeah,
> If you book with your $50  Deposit  by the end of October you may  get
> onboard cash that could be ads much or more than your minimum deposit. I 
> booked
> a premium cabin and got $225 in on board cash put into my account.
> Dwight
> 
> 
> In a message dated 10/25/2012 11:40:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com writes:
> 
> I have  been asked again to send the prices out to the list, which was sent
> out on  October 22nd, again, just pick up the phone and call me, I am here.
> I am  going out tonight at 4:30
> So again, here is the information.
> Also I have  posted on the NFB of FL facebook page, a link to the event
> page and how to  contact me there as well, sign up on the page, if you have 
> a
> facebook  account.
> Also, I will have pricing for just friends and family of the NFB  of
> Florida, for those of you, who want to invite others that are not members 
> of the
> Florida Affiliate or do not belong to the NFB at all.
> 2 Groups on  the same ship, do not get them confused please.
> Thank  you.
> 
> 
> Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
> SNG Certified -  Accessible Travel Advocate!
> Cheryl Echevarria,
> Ownerhttp://www.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations@echevarriatravel.comhttp://www.echevarriatravel.wordpress.com
> 2012  Norwegian Cruise Line University Advisory Board Member.
> Please vote for  Echevarria Travel for Best Travel Agency of Long Island
> 2013, I have made it  to the top 10.  You do not have to live on Long Island
> to vote, you can  vote every day until December 12, 2012. Just lick the link
> and go to vote and  search Travel Agent/Agency.Here is the link:
> http://vote.longislandpress.com/engine/YourSubmission.aspx?contestid=71122
> 
> 
> From:  cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
> To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Pricing for the  Cruise
> Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:35:32 -0400
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Dwight  Sayer will also be sending out e-mails to those that might not be
> on the list  or not as active.
> So if you get it again from him no worries.
> Some  exciting news as well, should Norwegian has like what they are doing
> now,  having additional on board credit or upgrades, etc, I will let you
> know.
> As  of this week if you book by the 31st, you will get additional on board
> credit.
> payment plans are available, and the sooner you book the less money  you
> pay a month.
> Final date to put deposit is October 5, 2013, Final full  payment due
> December 5, 2013
> You do not need your passport to  book.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> PRICES FOR THE STATE CONVENTION OF THE  NFB OF FLORIDA
> 
> 
> 
> CRUISE FEB 7-10, 2014
> 
> 
> 
> To make  your reservations: Contact
> Cheryl Echevarria at 631-456-5394 between the  hours of 9AM – 6PM Monday –
> Friday. 9AM – 1PM Saturdays. Sundays Closed or
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> 
> 
> 
> PRICES ARE BASED ON DOUBLE  OCCUPANCY
> RATES (2 PERSONS IN THE ROOM).  SHOULD
> YOU NEED 3 OR MORE  PEOPLE IN YOUR ROOM, PLEASE CALL ME FOR RATES, ALSO
> THOSE
> NEEDED ACCESSIBLE  STATE ROOMS CALL ASAP, DUE TO AVAILABILITY.
> 
> 
> INTERIOR STATE ROOM –  NO WINDOWS
> 
> $199 PER PERSON TOTAL WITH TAXES, FEES AND GRATUITIES  (TIPS
> AT RESTAURANTS) TOTAL $321.73 PER PERSON.
> 
> TOTAL CRUISE PRICE:  $643.46
> 
> 
> 
> OCEAN VIEW – WINDOW VIEW
> 
> $299 PER PERSON TOTAL  WITH TAXES, FEES AND GRATUITIES –
> 
> TOTAL PER PERSON - $421.73
> 
> TOTAL CRUISE PRICE: $843.36
> 
> 
> 
> BALCONY – TABLE AND CHAIRS  ON THE BALCONY
> 
> $549 PER PERSON TOTAL WITH TAXES, FEES, AND GRATUITIES
> 
> TOTAL PER PERSON - $671.73
> 
> TOTAL CRUISE PRICE -  $1343.46
> 
> 
> 
> DEPOSIT DUE AT BOOKING $50.00 PER PERSON, PAYMENT  PLANS
> CAN BE ARRANGED
> Should you have any questions in reference to  prices, please contact me
> off list at cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
> Leading the  Way in Independent Travel!
> 
> SNG Certified - Accessible Travel  Advocate!
> Cheryl Echevarria,
> Ownerhttp://www.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations@echevarriatravel.comhttp://www.echevarriatravel.wordpress.com
> 2012  Norwegian Cruise Line University Advisory Board Member.
> Please vote for  Echevarria Travel for Best Travel Agency of Long Island
> 2013, I have made it  to the top 10.  You do not have to live on Long Island
> to vote, you can  vote every day until December 12, 2012. Just lick the link
> and go to vote and  search Travel Agent/Agency.Here is the link:
> http://vote.longislandpress.com/engine/YourSubmission.aspx?contestid=71122
> 
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