I think I fell into an alternative reality for the past 10 days. Maybe I did! I completed three very full days of photo shoots in Vermont (including this curious sign, I think the spelling and capitalization bother me more than the content), then
came home in time to prepare for this arriving in my neighborhood. Can you see that porch being ripped off the green house on the left? This is the beach on the end of my street. Those waves and the force of the wind are crazy. I live by the Long Island Sound, where big surf is, I dunno, maybe 7 inches? Our power just came back on today, six days later. Turns out I can not successfully knit by candlelight, or crochet. Or do much else productive. And it is not good for my mental health to have empty hands.
Ironically, I had been looking forward to my accommodations at Fiber College next weekend. In a tent. With my candle lantern , by the sea. Ha. Joke on me! Maybe it'll be different , by choice and without a fridge full of decomposing food.
(Regardless I AM super looking forward to the gathering, and if you are at all tempted, check it out. My classes are not all full, I'd love to have you join in).
yikes! so glad to know you're okay. i didn't know you were so close to the sound... sheesh. that Irene was a real bitch.
ReplyDeleteThat picture is just unreal ... scary!
ReplyDeleteLook at that sideways rain! Being without power is a real bummer when you are at home. Camping's a whole 'nother thing! Have a good trip!
ReplyDeleteOh, my. My sympathy for the loss of power, though I suppose that beats loss of porch. I hope recovery from all of this is quick for all concerned - we've sent a chunk to Red Cross to help, but the hard work is something that just can't be donated.
ReplyDeleteGREAT photo, but sorry you had to experience that hell! Glad everyone is OK.
ReplyDeleteThat photo is fantastic! And yeah, it's ironic that we willingly go camping in a tent and do without electricity but take it away from our homes and we are NOT happy!
ReplyDeleteGood to know you are physically okay. We are living in weird weather world these days. We've been in a drought in my part of Kentucky and hoping for rain. We were without electricity for 7 days in an ice storm, and I can vouch for what it does to your mental state. Not pretty! Wishing you power soon.
ReplyDeleteWow, Gale, what an incredible photo. The water curling over looks like a malevolent claw! The lighting on the driving rain is beatiful and eerie at once.
ReplyDeleteYour poor neighbors - I can't imagine the work and heartbreak it must take to recover from that kind of water damage. Hope your house stayed dry and that everyone is able to put their lives back together.
ReplyDeleteMy sister in NJ just got her power back on yesterday. Fortunately, she had some people with room in their fridge and freezer to take on her stuff. I once lost power for 5 days in the summer while I was away from home. I'll never look at a box of raspberry fruit bars the same way. Have fun in Maine.
ReplyDeleteThat is a terrifying photo. Hope you had a great time at Fiber College. Maybe Ellen shared her RV with you for a bit of civilization.
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