Here’s today’s predicted path for Irene — she seems to be weakening, but we’re still expecting high winds and heavy rains, forces to be reckoned with!
It’s very muggy and foggy outside now, and there is a light misty rain. We’re likely to lose power overnight, but if we don’t I’ll post an update tomorrow morning. All is very quiet…
Hi Barbara, it sounds you’re well prepared and that’s good news that it continues to weaken. I hope that you and your family keep safe – I’ll look for your update.
Thank you, Cait! As of yesterday there were still half a million customers without power from Irene – our town senior center is providing hot showers for all who want one!
this morning here it is just overcast. Sister went to load up on food stuff, etc. bought water and have filled bottles to freeze… Picked up the yard as much as possible.
I am glad to see things have slowed down a bit… wind and rain…
Holding you all in my thoughts!
How did you make out in the storm, Jeff? New Jersey got hit pretty hard, too! Hope all is well with you and your family…
Barbara,
Storm in our general area was fairly mild! North and South of us major flooding, downed bridges and electric…
So relieved to hear that, Jeff! The pictures of New Jersey I was seeing on the news had me a little worried about you…
Batten down those hatches! I’ve been very interested to look at the NYC maps which show about possible flooding. Kiah’s apartment is in the flooding zone, but only in the case of a major hurricane. Glad she’s home with us now… Stay safe! Know we’re thinking about you…
Thank you, Kathy! Larisa was unimpressed with the storm in the city – she said it “drizzled for a few hours…” But yesterday she took the train to Stamford, CT, where she had left her car at a friend’s house and found a high water line half way up her tires! Then she started driving through the state and was astonished at the number of trees downed…
Sounds like you’ve not only got Plan A, but B, C, and D as well. We’re all think, Think, THINKING of you and yours.
Thank you, Laurie! 🙂 We like feeling prepared!
Hi,
We are getting a lot of reports here about the storm, stay safe, and I hope when it reaches it slows down even further.
Thank you, Mags! It was down to a tropical storm by the time it reached us, but the tree and property damage from wind and rain was significant. We were really lucky here because out little “city” has its own little power company, so we usually get power back well ahead of everyone else in the area.
Be safe.
Thank you, Sybil!
Hi Barbara,
Your posts are so well done- don’t know how you do that in the face of a hurricane! I am holding you in my thoughts, praying for your safety.
Thank you, Melissa! Creating the posts was a welcome distraction from the anxiety I was feeling. It helps to have something to do after preparations are in place – other than fretting about what might happen. 🙂