A Sad Day

I was sorry to see Andy Rooney retire last month, but this morning I'm really sad to read that he passed away.  I've loved that cranky pants forever and I can't remember TV without him.  :(

Weather WOW!

The storm is over and ohgosh what a mess.  After doing 8 days in the dark a couple months ago I really did not want to do it again so soon, and thankfully somehow we were spared.  The storm broke all kinds of weather records with some areas in the state getting over 20" of wet heavy snow.  The number of power outages are close to the unbelievable record breaking numbers we had a couple months ago with Irene.  Something like 2 million customers are out of power just in southern New England and it's not going to be a quick fix with the number of trees down on the wires and roads (and houses).  Wow.  {Hugs} to everyone out there dealing with that.

But in my backyard it is pretty this morning with the sun up and the snow covered trees.  My little pines are so droopy they remind me of Dr. Seuss trees under the weight of the heavy snow!  And my favorite part of the morning is the quiet in the air.  No generators running in the neighborhood.

Peeps - if you are out of power come on over for a hot shower and hot coffee!  (and bring your crafty toys and we will play, heehee!)


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Just another day in New England...?...?...

A typical southern New England day here in late October is known for beautifully colored trees, crisp fresh air, and ... a NOR'EASTER WITH UP TO 15" of SNOW?!?!?!!!  I knew we were in trouble a few days ago when the weatherman started using that word "interesting" to describe our weekend forecast, even before he had any real details.  It's never a good thing when he does that.

I'm not ready to shovel my driveway or my pool cover yet.

I'm not ready to live by glowsticks again.

But at least my dear hubby is here to 'weather' the weather with me this time (unlike the hurricane), lol!  And if this is any indication of the way this winter is going to be, I'm gonna start hibernating now!

 
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I'm Baaaacckkkkk!

And my luggage arrived with me this time, yay!  I spent a week in Southern California and I figure Tour Guide Deb covered almost 1000 miles while showing me San Diego, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Palm Springs and lots of unintentional "scenic routes" that we will be laughing about for a while. 

I've never been far from the east coast so this was quite the adventure for me, and one I won't ever forget.  Thank you so much Deb for being such an awesome buddie - you are truly one of the bestest evah!!  I may be back home now, but a little piece of my heart will remain in Southern California remembering all the fun times and all those amazing sights that made me go "WHOA!"  Just beautiful.

Big {{hugs}} to you sweetie, missing you already.

Santa Monica Sunset



ps.  Did you get a replacement chew toy for Darby yet?  My arm is healing up nicely btw, LOL!!   ;)

The lights are ON!!

Woohoo!!  It took 8 days but I finally have my power back after Hurricane Irene!!  Fortunately my home, property and family all weathered the storm just fine, but a couple of trees just down the road took out the power lines and we've been living out of a cooler and by the light of our glow sticks all week.  My dear hubby was away on business until the last couple days, and once he was home it did not take him long to agree that we finally need to get a generator - especially after listening to the sound of all four neighbors running theirs, lol! 

My daughter and I had a pretty good routine down after the first couple days and the hardest part was just wondering each day how much longer it would be before the lights came back on.  I kept my sense of humor through most of the days, which was definitely much easier once I accepted that I lost everything left in the fridge and freezer.  On the up side, I don't think it's ever been so sparkly clean! 

I did learn a few things this week and I thought I'd share my top 10 bits of wisdom:

1. Whirlpool tubs hold just enough water to flush toilets for 3 people for a week.
2. Always keep the bathroom door closed to keep out those curious kitties who think they are bathtub lifeguards for your precious water.
3. Glow sticks are priceless.
4. A frozen gallon jug stays frozen in a cooler for 5 days.
5. Never display your daughter's artwork on the fridge door under the ice maker - it leaks when cubes melt.
6. Cold water does not rinse shampoo.
7. The sun on my deck warms a jug of water in 4 hours to a comfy bath temp.
8. Leaf rake nets for your pool are a miracle tool.
9. It is possible to cook a grilled cheese sandwich on my BBQ grill without burning it.
10. Car chargers ROCK!

Around my town I saw utility trucks from Canada, Florida and Kentucky working on our lines and trees.  I get choked up thinking how these folks came so far to help us out, and I admit I did hang out my car window a few times as I passed by waving and shouting "Thank You!!" to them.

I've been so disconnected this week without any news or internet or phone, but the bits and pieces of reports that I've managed to see so far showing Irene's path from the east coast up to New Hampshire are unbelievable.  My thoughts are with all those who are still recovering from the damage or waiting for the lights to turn back on, big {hugs} to you all!

I'm looking forward to catching up on all my emails and blogs that I follow and getting back to crafting.  I've missed my peeps so much!!

Thanks for letting me babble!