We survived Hurricane Dolly but we are still without power so the kids and I have moved on to Austin to stay with family for the duration. It is surprising the difference 60 miles inland can make. At least on a category 2 hurricane. At our hotel, we saw a lot of rain but very little wind and were completely taken back when after several days we were finally able to make it home. Thankfully, our house was intact, the chicken coop was still standing, and all the chickens were accounted for. But we did have some water damage, lots of downed utility wires, and lost lots of trees. (Before pic here.)
On the bright side, any excuse to go to Austin is a good one, and a special friend is coming up tomorrow and I get to show her all my favorite haunts around town. Plus, I'm having lots of time to work on my blanket, so I'll have a few fun things to blog about. I hate being away from home and my sweet husband right now, but it will be so nice to wait it all out here and return to a somewhat normal if treeless home. Hey, and, if nothing else, getting wrapped up in the hurricane made us forget some of the other not-so-pleasant things going on around here. If only for a while.
what a bummer...so, so sorry! hope things get back to normal soon
Posted by: kristin | July 29, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Hi, I found your blog via your dyeing lace tutorial. I hope it's ok that I come visit you. It's looks like you have alot of clearing up to do.. of which I do not envy you. I hope everyone is ok. Keep safe.
Posted by: Nicole | July 30, 2008 at 06:05 PM
wow- i hope all is going to be ok-you like patty griffin-ive seen her here in australia 3 times-oh shes divine- singing and skipping jo.
Posted by: oldflowers4me | July 30, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Hi, I,truly sorry about what has happened to you. Hope everyone is ok, it is the most important. Our prayers are with you. And good luck with the picking up
Posted by: Nathalie Brault | August 01, 2008 at 01:27 PM