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36. Stay safe!

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I'm in Asheville and I am stealing internet and power from Whole Foods for 30. AMA [View all] Coexist Oct 1 OP

Is the art all completely destroyed the artists did jimfields33 Oct 1 #1

I can't get that far yet. Still a no drive rule - that Coexist Oct 1 #4

Thank you for the update. jimfields33 Oct 1 #10

My cousin lives in the area and posted pix of the art center and it is devastating. Looks awful. Srkdqltr Oct 1 #37

In the River Arts District very probable neohippie Oct 1 #51

Looks like the buildings were flooded to the roof. Pix of the inside after the water went down was devastating. Srkdqltr Oct 1 #62

And you're proud of what you're doing? ificandream Oct 1 #2

The internet and power? Yep Coexist Oct 1 #5

Good for Whole Foods!! yardwork Oct 1 #18

I'm assuming he's safe? Coexist Oct 1 #23

He is, last I heard. He's helping out. yardwork Oct 1 #34

Good.. your son is safe and helping out, yardwork! Cha Oct 1 #76

I hope they'll all be ok. yardwork Oct 1 #77

Mahalo, yardwork.. So tragic and Surreal. We used to live Cha Oct 1 #79

I'll bet everyone who has power is sharing it for free KS Toronado Oct 1 #21

Yes, it's a public service that stores do brakester Oct 1 #40

I'm so glad the store is helping you all out! Perhaps you could reflect that by not saying you're "stealing"? LauraInLA Oct 1 #43

I guess if brakester Oct 1 #48

Doesn't bother me AT ALL. And I feel horrible about your all's situation. I asked the question because LauraInLA Oct 1 #60

That's how people talk in Buncombe County. LisaM Oct 1 #53

Is it "stealing" if they're allowing you to have it? JoseBalow Oct 1 #50

It's just an expression questionseverything Oct 1 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author onandup Oct 1 #96

Wow, wtf is right! Lunabell Oct 1 #102

Are you proud of your petty comment about someone who has been displaced by a hurricane? I sure as hell wouldn't be BannonsLiver Oct 1 #7

I totally agree with you. PittBlue Oct 1 #68

Some people don't have a clue as to B.See Oct 1 #108

Better to save your judgements SomedayKindaLove Oct 1 #15

I thought I knew you better than that. marble falls Oct 1 #16

WTF?? Scrivener7 Oct 1 #22

In an utterly devastated landscape? Mercy -- I'd do whatever it takes. And the store knows... Hekate Oct 1 #25

Agreed Coexist Oct 1 #29

I'm going to guess that what Coexist means is that mahatmakanejeeves Oct 1 #35

Do you live in this area? brakester Oct 1 #46

They even do that on the Coast. NutmegYankee Oct 1 #47

Thank you for saying that soandso Oct 1 #100

We do that in Florida. You can die from the heat and you've gotta eat. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 1 #81

❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #93

Is everything okay? Everyone else seemed to understand what the OP meant, niyad Oct 1 #52

??? sheshe2 Oct 1 #54

IKR. Where's the raise one eyebrow emoticon when you need it? littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #92

wow. way to judge someone in the johnnyfins Oct 1 #56

I feel the urge to ask you the same question regarding your post... FarPoint Oct 1 #58

How could you even ask that question? dem4decades Oct 1 #61

Stores normally provide access to charging outlets RubyRose Oct 1 #64

Why would you ask that? PittBlue Oct 1 #67

Really? pfitz59 Oct 1 #69

Why woulnd't she be? And, what kind of Question is that Cha Oct 1 #70

There is nothing at all wrong with what they are doing -- what do you think is wrong? obamanut2012 Oct 1 #75

Lots of colorful people and colorful words originate from North Carolina. We have a very long diverse history. littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #87

Well..bless your heart. Drum Oct 1 #95

Good grief! redstatebluegirl Oct 1 #104

i came just to see if there was a reply like this!!! ret5hd Oct 1 #106

Thanks! I just heard 40 is open again. nolabear Oct 1 #3

Death toll is 40 in Buncombe county so far Coexist Oct 1 #6

Thanks so much. I'm trying to gather info from locals nolabear Oct 1 #44

I've heard thru the grapevine brakester Oct 1 #55

First good luck to you and everyone else in your community. GumboYaYa Oct 1 #8

I'll look into that when I can Coexist Oct 1 #12

Good luck, I grew up in South Louisiana and have been through many hurricanes and floods GumboYaYa Oct 1 #17

Spirits remain high for now Coexist Oct 1 #24

That is great news. GumboYaYa Oct 1 #85

I heard that there are like crews from thirty or forty littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #90

It makes sense that they didn't stockpile water because they weren't expecting it to be like this. LeftInTX Oct 1 #38

With this climate change everyone is going to have to start being like Floridians. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 1 #89

Great advice. May I suggest oil lamps, camp stoves, medicine and littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #94

Great question! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #41

I just hope you have food, water and a dry spot to sleep: malaise Oct 1 #9

I do thank you. I lived in Florida for 30 years and Coexist Oct 1 #13

Yes we know about preparation malaise Oct 1 #19

Me too! LiberalLoner Oct 2 #111

Glad you're OK. No questions. Stay safe. Solly Mack Oct 1 #11

Thanks! Coexist Oct 1 #14

Best wishes to you and may all the help that arrives be those who are actually trained to do so... hlthe2b Oct 1 #27

Sending you positive vibes... GAdem2016 Oct 1 #20

I love chimney rock! Coexist Oct 1 #26

I know there are newer parts of Grove Park and older parts. GAdem2016 Oct 1 #39

So glad you are safe. Does your area have access to drinkable water? Scrivener7 Oct 1 #28

Yes! Thanks Coexist Oct 1 #31

Ok gotta go there are others waiting for outlets Coexist Oct 1 #30

Update us when you can! Scrivener7 Oct 1 #33

We love you! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #42

Glad you are able to checkin here. Stay safe. Hekate Oct 1 #32

Stay safe! greatauntoftriplets Oct 1 #36

Good wishes for you blogslug Oct 1 #45

Blessings to Whole Foods, and all who are helping in whatever ways they can. niyad Oct 1 #49

Glad you are safe. I hope everyone who is LoisB Oct 1 #59

Info to share. Helene dropped 40 TRILLION Gallons of water. Lochloosa Oct 1 #63

Only 40 Trillion??? LittleGirl Oct 1 #82

Please stay safe, Coexist. 💙 sheshe2 Oct 1 #65

re: welcome back , sort oof . AllaN01Bear Oct 1 #66

I have a friend who lives in Lexington LilElf70 Oct 1 #71

Listen.. ._. Oct 1 #72

easy pic posting site: SleeplessinSoCal Oct 1 #73

Glad you're ok, my best to all there (wish I could do more). Think. Again. Oct 1 #74

My wife and I visited the area several times. duncang Oct 1 #78

Good for you. All is fair when it comes to Hurricanes. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 1 #80

I just got done watching a video that made me want to reach through the screen and shake the guy Warpy Oct 1 #83

Thanks for checking in! 2naSalit Oct 1 #84

What is the current report for missing versus loss of life? Baitball Blogger Oct 1 #86

FEMA workers are still literally going door to door with ipads littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #98

This is sounding far more tragic than any of us realized. Baitball Blogger Oct 1 #99

It's bad. Historic and catastrophic were the words Governor Cooper used. littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #103

A friend of mine is there with FEMA. She says it's devastating. LeftInTX Oct 1 #109

Please tell her North Carolina DUers said Thank You! littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #110

Good for you. It costs Whole Foods nothing, so go to it. Glad you can check in. ancianita Oct 1 #88

Glad you're OK. jls4561 Oct 1 #91

The Red Cross is asking for blood donations to replace the supply that they transferred to WNC. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #97

That's doable. jls4561 Oct 1 #105

I am so sorry for what you are going through!! Lunabell Oct 1 #101

Report from Charlotte region SheltieLover Oct 1 #107

Thanks malaise Oct 2 #112

Yw! SheltieLover Oct 2 #113