We had a dune that survived Wilma. I don't think what's out there now could survive a medium storm, let alone a northeaster.

They didn't survive by eating each other; they survived by being resourceful.

This is the worst part, ... We just don't know. We think our apartment was able to survive the storm, according to the rumors, but what about the criminals? Even if our house is safe, who is going to stop it from being looted? It is sad that we are asked to evacuate and we can't even be promised our stuff will be safe.

The question arises - would they have survived if they hadn't had any missteps in that perfect storm, if they had just stuck to being an ILEC serving their 100-year-old franchise?

I don't think they would have survived,

We're pretty much in this situation now because last time their goal was to do it fast rather than right.