After Sandy

Part of the storm preparations. (The disco tub half full with water we might have needed if the power had gone out.)

Sandy didn’t quite live up to her hype here in the Bogs.  I am grateful for that.  I know she was much, much rougher on those closer to where she came to shore.  Family and friends back east are without power, but everybody is okay.  I am most especially grateful for that.

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The storm approaches

(Pumpkin decorations added in Picmonkey.)

The so-called Frankenstorm, Hurricane Sandy, is on its way.  We’ve already had quite a bit of rain from the cold front moving through, although it’s hard to tell now where the rain is originating.  It’s currently moving north and west (or coming from the south and east), along with occasional gusty winds.  Perhaps some of Sandy’s outer bands are already here.

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