Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Ketch-up Day

 

Oh my gosh, as most of you probably know, Helene smacked North Carolina. Over thirty people have died.  Asheville was hit hard. Chimney Rock Village was destroyed. Over two hundred roads are closed. Hundreds of thousands are without power. Homes and businesses under water. And the list goes on...

The HH and I were very, very lucky.  We got about seven inches of rain and downed tree limbs and, knock on wood, that was the worst of it. I hope those of you that were in Helene's path were and are safe. 

My preparations: I stocked up on water and made an extra pot of coffee in case the power went out. Heh.  As you can see, I've got a ways to go on the Eternal Staining of the Fence:)


 


AND

Grocery shelves in a store in FL prior to Helene.

Thanks, Sonya.


 AND

This isn't a very good picture, as it was taken through two doors, but I thought it was cute:)


AND

From California.

Thanks, Denise.


That's it, folks. How's your weather?


9 comments:

D.L. Finn said...

So glad you are ok, but sad for all the devastation. I love the kitty picture, cute. Smart to have water and coffee just in case. I do boiled eggs and water :) it's hot and dry here. Xo

Elephant's Child said...

Echoing D.L.Finn. I hope that power can be restored quickly.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

You were really lucky. I'm glad for you. Have you heard from RO? I sent her an e-mail.

Love the cat photo and delighted to seen how little damage was done to your property. Great photos from around the country. Here we missed all the rain and it has been dry for several days and will be for the next seven (according to the local weather crew).

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra - Helene hasn't been kind to many ... glad you're safe; we've had a bit here too ... but all ok - equally glad you've come out of it ok ... perhaps Helene should have taken the fence with her ... leaving you with less to do?! Cheers Hilary

David M. Gascoigne, said...

It’s great to hear that you escape the wrath of the storm, Sandra. Stay well, stay dry, stay safe. Here you would never know it is fall. Yesterday it climbed to 23 degrees C. Crazy weather for the time of year.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Glad you're all right. Rain and wind is all we got.
What is the cat curled up with-a stuffed bear?

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Good to hear your town didn't get the flash flooding. It's just heartbreaking to see the photos and videos. We had one swatch of feeder bands hit us, causing a tornado warning. (The one that hit Rocky Mount - that system started in Mt. Olive, went through Fremont, then up to Rocky Mount where it did damage.)

Andrew said...

Calm here. I thought of you when I heard on the news about NC. It is good to know you are ok with little damage.
The blue bird is very pretty.

Donna said...

Oh...I heard early this morning that the toll is up to 145? Incredibly sad!!
Hope all is well with you!
hugs
Donna