Thursday through Friday, hurricane Joaquin brought fierce rain and wind - lasting for hours.
Periodically I'd check the outside for any possible brick wall damage. Any damage could cause a shift in how the rain water drains away from my house. Basically the walls also keeps the land from shifting.
You've been with Teddy and I, all last spring and summer, as we struggled to re-do the retaining walls, and plant new flower beds. I am happy to say: OUR work was FRUITFUL!
I'm writing this Saturday, lunch time, hoping the worst has passed. Hard to believe I'm about 250 miles from the East coast, and could still get this weather! Watching from our favorite window, Teddy and I are grateful. Parts of the city are reported as having flooded. News weather is projecting more of this through Monday. Teddy and I hope we're no longer on the receiving end (smile).
It's still a very overcast sky, but the trees are calm, if only for a few minutes. If the wind returns the limbs will begin their swaying, again. We're hanging on and hanging out! Keep us in your thoughts, please.
hope all ends well for everyone! We've had cold rainy days for two weeks now as well, well down to ten degrees Celsius or lower over nights
ReplyDeleteGoodness, Dezz, that could be an ice storm. Take care of yourself!!
DeleteHopefully the sun starts shining soon. All we got is a little rain here, thankfully.
ReplyDeleteI saw a little sunlight for 5 minutes - but it's gone again!
DeleteStay dry, Pat!
Looks like she is going out to sea and will bother us no more! Although we've had more than enough rain.
ReplyDeleteAlex, I figured you'd have more rain than I would. The wind has been a bigger issue for me. Neighbors have lost limbs, and a couple of smaller trees.
DeleteGood to hear you're safe and that the worst may have passed!
ReplyDeleteFran, it appears to be moving on sooner than anticipated. It's left much cooler temperatures, but I like that :)
DeleteThank you.
Hurricanes are a pain to deal with. I know, I lived through several when we were in North Carolina. And, we were on the coast. One time we ran inland and the damned storm followed us.
ReplyDeleteYes, Jo, I know what you mean. Maybe you were here in 1989 for "Hugo"? That was a scream for my area, and killed the beaches!
DeleteYes I was Dixie, isn't that the one which sat over the top of NC and just rained and rained and rained. Caused lots of flooding. On the coast it didn't give us much problem but inland was a whole other story.
DeleteOh my goodness I hope you are now over the worst and in one piece.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, thank you! I'm happier now. No damage I can't fix in one day... and I can do it on my own!
DeletePraying for safety.
ReplyDeleteM.R.R., I really appreciate your kindness!!
Delete....only one way. Through it. Holding thumbs and sending a prayer of protection...
ReplyDeleteHope all is safe and all the many prayers were answered.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Yvonne - thank you. Other than chasing down lawn furniture, today has been calmer! Prayers help; thank you for yours.
DeleteJust a girl and her Teddy against the storm!
ReplyDeleteYes, Bazza! A very smart Teddy was never runs away, even when I want to run!
DeleteWe haven't had rain in two days. Shocking!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Very little here on Monday. Still having wind, and an overcast sky.
DeleteI hope things clear. I was in Charleston during a hurricane when I was very little. I still remember it.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, Diana - I've read nightmare stories of hurricanes hitting Charleston!
DeleteJoaquin gave us a pass, I'm thrilled to say.
ReplyDeleteBut, the local TV station had a Joaquin Phoenix movie marathon, so it's a mixed blessing.
I'd rather have the blowing winds than the 'blowhard.' Ha!
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