Heading home to VA on Ohio turnpike.

[s-cubed]

Just passed 7 utility trucks heading E to help with Sandy destruction. Those folks won't get much sleep for the next week. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!

[Comrade_McKenzie]

1. We're lucky to have hard workers that show concrete results... nt

[glowing]

2. Hope they voted already!

[SheilaT]

3. I used to live in the Kansas City area, and I can recall

several times when we had massive power outages from snow or freezing rain, and it was always amazing and wonderful to see trucks with utility crews from all over the country working to restore our power.

Utility crews are among the unsung heroes of our country.

[2theleft]

4. Totally agreee...

These people are away from their homes, working around the clock to help out when needed. I remember in Irene and Isabelle seeing trucks from OK here in VA. I always stop and offer food, drinks, take them treats when I see them working!!

[BigOkie]

8. And in inverse..

...during Oklahoma's massive ice storm of 2007, my power was out for 10 days. I remember seeing utility crews from LA, PA, VA, KS, MO. I always honked at these guys while driving by with a thumbs up. I offered some of them doing work outside my home some coffee from where I worked (I had a decent sized thermos). They were very appreciative. Nice to know that there are some things we as Americans don't bicker about all the time.

[fishwax]

13. welcome to DU, BigOkie!

Always good to see folks from the Sooner State sign up. I know it's not always an easy place to live politically speaking (having lived in Norman for several years up until 2005)

[SheilaT]

19. Ohh, I remember that storm.

My youngest son was attending the University of Tulsa at the time. The next two years, anytime I drove down to see him, the ravages of that storm were starkly evident at least fifty or sixty miles north of Tulsa.

The power of nature is amazing.

[Curmudgeoness]

21. Yep, our utility crews are always ready to go where needed.

Kudos to them all.

And welcome to DU.

[Dont call me Shirley]

5. New Mexico has already sent trucks out.

[ncgrits]

6. Back in 1996, when we were evacuating after Fran hit. . . .

the entire eastbound half of the I-40 was nothing but utility trucks. I know it's good business for those guys, but god bless 'em, it sure was something to see the cavalry arriving! Those guys were the best!

[Faygo Kid]

7. It's dark and cold now in DC.

Not much wind yet, but there's an eerie foreboding here.

[whistler162]

10. I thought Congress was gone!

How is the weather there?

[WCGreen]

9. I love that our utility guys and gals are willing to travel help those in need...

Unions...

[ffr]

11. "Money Clouds"

Not to discount the dangerous jobs they do, but I've heard that said from their lips.

Overtime and hazard pay.

Be safe everyone.

[countryjake]

12. Heard on the news last night that San Diego utility crews...

were heading East to help with the aftermath of Sandy.

Praise the brave linemen/women...they know what lies ahead!

[LadyHawkAZ]

14. My oldest daughter is an EMT in VA

I'll be sitting on the edge of my seat until this passes.

[SunSeeker]

15. We take care of our own.

[Cooley Hurd]

16. Traveling to Myrtle Beach down I-95 yesterday, we passed CONVOYS of power trucks heading north

Made me realize we were heading in the right direction...

[s-cubed]

17. In PA now. Saw 3 red cross emergency vans. Yah y'all! nt

[Patiod]

18. Thanks to all who are helping, from those of us in the path (PA)

[Scuba]

20. Hey guys, if one of Romney's castles is without power you may ignore it.

After all, if you need help, he will ignore you.