We have been preparing for a hurricane that is looming towards us here in the Northeast. A monster storm that is more than a 1000 miles wide. We will most likely have major power outages. There is not much to do other than sit and wait. I will be bringing in lots of wood from the wood pile while it is still dry and safe to do so. We have a line of pine trees that border our back hill and huge oaks that surround our house on three sides. We are hoping all the trees stay in the ground where they belong.
Good luck to all the people in New Jersey and New York who will be taking a direct hit from Hurricane Sandy.
No doubt you will be fixing up some fabulous food while you wait.
ReplyDeleteStay safe! Long Island is supposed to get slammed. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteNothing left to do but wait and see how it all plays out in Philly. Be safe:@)
ReplyDeleteYes, good luck to you as well. Here in southeastern Massachusetts, we are still wondering what's on our way...I was just about to do a similar post:)
ReplyDeleteKeeping my fingers and toes crossed for all of you waiting for the storm.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck, Susan!!!
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We're battening down the hatches here in CT too... lets hope we all get out unscathed, trees intack.
ReplyDeleteSending wishes to you for safety during the expected storm! Take care!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts will be with you this week, Susan. Let's hope it veers out to sea.
ReplyDeleteStay safe!!!
ReplyDeleteA special prayer that you don't loose your electricity! We are fortunate here and all we are getting is the wind. Be safe and stay warm and dry.
ReplyDeleteHoping everyone on the east coast is going to be safe. I am so glad we dont get hurricaines over here in the Uk, if anything our weather is boringly predictive!!
ReplyDeleteSure hope it won't be as bad as they predict. Sending good thoughts and wishes your way. Blessings, Tammy
ReplyDeleteoh good lord... baton down the hatches and stay safe... and don't forget to BREATHE!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I didn't know it was 1000 miles wide!!! I have been watching the weather and praying. I pray that the trees stay in the ground too.
ReplyDeleteI pray that you and your family stay safe.
Hugs from me to you.
Wonderful photo ! We here in Southwestern Ontario Canada are also being affected by this storm Sandy as it has been raining since Friday and the province is under flood warnings as it is to be raining all week. If this rain was snow we would be buried and digging out for days ! Pray this storm dies out soon and doesn't do any more damage ! Have a good day and stay safe !
ReplyDeleteGood luck - hope it peters out before it reaches you.
ReplyDeleteStay safe. Hope it dies down before it gets to you.
ReplyDeleteWe are waiting here in Western Massachusetts, too, to see what is going to happen. I took several decorations from the front porch inside the house. Not taking any chances of my scarecrow kids flying away. ha!
ReplyDeleteWe have huge trees around us, and a gigantic evergreen hovering near the house. If any of the got uprooted and landed on our house it would be most disastrous. Must place all our trust in the Lord.
Good luck where you are! Take care. Susan
Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteI just heard all about it today, I hope it's not as bad as predicted. Keep safe.
ReplyDeleteBaton down the hatches and here's hoping it blows itself out before it gets to you.
ReplyDeleteIt has started raining here in VA, and school is cancelled for tomorrow. I'm hoping to keep electricity, but it isn't likely. Keep safe, warm and dry! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat insane weather we have! Love the photo! Meals are cooked & dishes are clean! Now the wait for hurricane Sandy begins!
ReplyDeleteOh man, we're bringing in wood and drawing waterinto every available container ... looks like it could be a real blow! I hope your trees ... and ours ... weather the storm! Will be thinking of you today and tomorrow too! Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
ReplyDeleteThat picture is so beautiful.. thank for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteThose of us that do not live on the coast, are praying for all of you that do!!!
Sending prayers from the west coast. Sounds like you are as prepared as you can be. Do you have a generator? We live in the mountainous area in WA state and have been through many storms that leave us with downed power lines for 3 or 4 days. After going through that several times we broke down and finally bought a generator. Nothing worse that no light or heat when the weather is in the 30's.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck and I hope this blows by quickly for you all with little or no damage.
lesile
It's good to know that you've had time to prepare in the best way you could. I hope you are all safe and that the storm has passed by now!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I hope you and your trees endure Miss Sandy- unscathed.
ReplyDeleteMost of my family still lives by the Jersey shore.. some had flooding and all had power outages. We bought a generator years ago.
Blessings,
Pam :)
We didn't lose the electricity at all. Lots of wind and trees down and rain. It was very scary but nothing compared to NY and NJ. I hope you fared as well where you live.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, I hope you have weathered Hurricane Sandy unscathed. I do hope your trees survived with minimal damage, if any at all. Last Halloween snow, this year balmy temperatures. Go figure....Happy Halloween, Julie.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you and your family. I love the photo at the top of this blog post!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteJust found you via An Urban Cottage. First thing I saw was the Grist Mill! Moved from Sudbury 8 years ago after 23 years there and it is still in my heart.
Will visit you often.
Denise
Sandi definitely exploded natures wrath on the northeast. Here is to returning to normal as quickly as possible.
ReplyDeletePrayers and thoughts are with everyone that was impacted.
Cheers.
Velva
Hope you weathered the storm safely and had little damage to your home and property.
ReplyDeleteI hope you did not lose power from the hurricane!
ReplyDeleteI have been voluteering at a temporary shelter in Brooklyn the past few days for people that lost their homes due to Sandy. It is wonderful to see how many people are helping and donating goods that are needed!
It was very frightening to see the effects of the hurricane on the news. I hope you weren't in a troubled area. Nessa.
ReplyDeleteAll the very best to you and I hope you've made it through safe and sound :)
ReplyDeleteMary x
I hope you all made it through fine.
ReplyDeleteCathy
What a beautiful peaceful photo; I hope all is ok with you and your family. Good to be back to Blogland and visit my friends.
ReplyDeleteRita
All my best wishes for you and your family
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for you and your family
ReplyDeleteI hope that you and your family are well. Very touching story.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo! I hope all went ok with you.
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