Well. That was underwhelming.
Hurricane Juan hits us as easily as a Harlem Globetrotter lobbing a basketball into a flock of sleeping pigeons. We count on it subsiding into the nice kind of tropical storm we’re used to but no.
So this time, as Noel scuds up the
It’s no small deal to have 170,000 people lose power – especially if you’re one of them and it’s two days later. Crews are in from
When we’ll all be effectively reminded that Mother (Nature, that is), at any moment, can fling us back two centuries.
The winds were fierce. Up to 180K in
Personally, I woke up Sunday morning to flashing digital clocks – and the sudden understanding that dried apricots and almonds (I just had to have a few) are about as effective as peanuts and prunes.
But really, nothing to see here, folks. And hence, no material.
Perhaps I should try another date if I’m seeking disaster material.
6 comments:
Glad you and Cat are ok.
Safe and sound, Herhimnbyrn. Cat just sat and stared wide-eyed at the windows and then cuddled up and fell asleep. He's a good storm-cat.
Trusts in you, I'd say....
A cat is good to have around in a storm.
"...as easily as a Harlem Globetrotter lobbing a basketball into a flock of sleeping pigeons."
Wow, a new simile. Glad you are OK.
Almonds and apricots are always useful. Put them in a compote or salad.
Wow, what a dramatic way to set the clock for daylight savings.
Power loss notwithstanding, I'm glad your neck of the woods weathered the storm sufficiently, and that you were amply prepared. :)
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