Windy
No tornadoes here yet. But we did gather our emergency stash (which is, necessarily, quite large for a family of seven). We also had a practice run, when we found out it wasn't too late to drop off some paperwork at the school. I had the kids get ready, grab everything, and get in the truck as fast as possible. (The other option was the basement, but we wanted to be prepared for either.) We did a fair job, but forgot the key to the fire safe and the dogs.
We were gone for about 30 minutes. When we returned, we found our tallest tree had fallen. I'd often wondered if, when it fell, it would take out half the apple orchard. Turns out the answer is no. I guess the next question is whether it will make good firewood.
Glad you survived the wind with little damage. I always worry when the wind is from the southwest, because there are some really tall white pines just southwest of the cabin. But then again, they are buffered by a few acres of woods so the wind isn't hitting them straight on. I guess the power was out here this afternoon though.
ReplyDeletePlease give yourself and your beautiful older daughter a big hug from me for recommending Love, Ruby Lavender. I read (inhaled) it in just about one porch-swing sitting and enjoyed it very much.
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Julie
I'm glad all is well, except for the tree. High winds can be so scary.
ReplyDeleteYour property is soooo pretty! Hugs, Robin
I'm glad all is well, except for the tree. High winds can be so scary.
ReplyDeleteYour property is soooo pretty! Hugs, Robin