I was concerned, only slightly, about Hurricane Sandy. The track of that storm, was south of us, and did not appear to be headed our way. Still, I prepared with food and water, and gas for the generator.
I also baked and cooked meals, and generally kept myself busier than usual, to burn off the extra energy that I had. Stress does that to me.
As I predicted, Sandy went south west of us, and all we had was a little wind and rain. We did lose our internet and cable, but never did lose our power. Funny how that worked. I couldn’t communicate “online” for nearly 24 hours and I felt so isolated! I started telling myself I needed a “Smart Phone”.
Of course, by the time our cable came back, the thought of an expensive “Smart Phone” vanished and life went on.
The next day dawned dark and gloomy. We heard that it would rain off and on most of the day, and it did. Then, around dinner time, my weather bug went off on my computer telling me that a Thunder Storm was headed our way, with severe lightening, winds, and rain. The storm was moving at 65 miles per hour and was already in Concord. Next stop…our home!
Hubby ran out to put the fruit tree ladders on the grass, and turn over our patio table. No sooner had he come in, then the storm began!
The one good thing was, going 65 miles an hour, the storm blew by us pretty fast. And lucky for us, the real damaging winds were further west from us. A heavy down-burst hit Franklin, New Hampshire and destroyed a few houses!
Wednesday arrived with gray skies, which cleared from time to time. Hubby worked in the yard clearing some fallen branches, and as usual, I was cooking.
My heart breaks for all those along the Northeastern Coast of the United States, who have lost their homes to Hurricane Sandy. So, so, sad!
Meanwhile, it was Halloween today and Mandy sent me a picture of Savannah! I leave you with this bit of sweetness!
I am so glad you were spared in this storm…. I know, no Internet for 24 hours must be hard, but it could have been much worse 😉
Savannah is adorable! Happy Halloween!
We need to focus on how lucky we are and keep those prayers going for so many who are dealing with such devastation.
Savannah brings a ray of sunshine into the day for sure. Love YOU, Mel
such an adorable picture!
I am happy you are not involved in “Sandy”… and nothing happend to your home. I saw on TV a lot of destroyed towns and it makes me feel so sad for all the people who lost their home.
I love the picture of Savannah at all. She looks very happy.
Love Uschi
When I saw the circles of Sandy the hurrican over the coast I thought of you and was glad that the circles didn’t reach your area or only a little. You were really lucky. The poor people who lost everything. It’s really terrible in the last years you have more and more of these hurricans. The worst wind I ever remember was in the 80th 200 km/123Miles/h ! 3 or our trees fall over the street ! Ever since when wind starts to blow I don’t feel at ease. Savannah is a doll ! So cute in her costume !
I don’t know how I’d cope with the severe weather you get over there in the US. My home is my sanctuary and to have that under threat by wind and rain etc would horrify me! The worst we get here is cold really, although there are parts of Britain that get battered with gales and floods and there are people who are saving their homes from flood damage for the third and fourth time in as many years. I hope you have a relaxing (if laundry-filled!) weekend 🙂
We just go our power back from Sandy…we were lucky YAY…Love your photo album…and pooches…My storm pics are up on my blog…not too bad compared to others.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND…TGIF!!!