Sandy seems like a silly name for a storm of historical significance doesn’t it? Maybe if it was named George I could take it more seriously. Also, this is the first time in my adult life I have not been totally prepared for a threatening storm or epidemic – especially this storm which is supposedly of epidemic proportions! You see, my home has been filled with family and friends for the past two weekends, and I guess I’m tired. The last of ’em just left this morning.
There has been no time to think out a list of needs either, or to hit the grocery store. I heard the stores are sold out of water anyway. I know we have large containers I can fill with our tap water but I just don’t have my heart in it or the energy to lug the containers around.
I am in denial and in a kind of lolling lethargy with a secret wish this storm named Sandy, and/or her side effects will simply miss our little haven in the hills of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
What is my husband doing while I am blogging about my lethargy? Watching a football game! He is the optimist in our family. Well, he did do something to his big tractor to make it ready for a possible snow storm. Yes, Sandy is also threatening heavy snow in the higher elevations. Sometimes we are considered higher and sometimes lower. Anyway, Bill seems to be in a semi state of lethargy too.
The point is, Bill and I are now statistics. There are always a certain number of people who do nothing in the face of dire storm warnings. They usually regret it.
Me, I’m hoping for great stormy weather photo ops to keep on blogging.
Will keep you “posted.”
Aha! You and me both! I was out earlier (trying to keep the hood of my raincoat over my head and protecting my camera) taking pictures of the high tide in our yard!
My husband is the optimist in our family too. He was comforting me last night as my mind ran through the “what-ifs”, of which there are many!
Be safe, my friend. I look forward to your storm photos – sure hope neither of us lose power or our internet connection!
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Well, take great pics, then run for cover. Hope all goes well.
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Hi Dor. I watch this from a distance as I live in a place where this type of weather doesn’t occur. It’s difficult for me to wrap my head around it…Hang in there – best wishes.
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We are in southeastern Pennsylvania just north of Philadelphia. We are hoping that Sandy turns right instead of left. We did what we could and there is nothing left to do except wait. This time I am hoping the weather forecasters are wrong. Good luck to you.
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I will the storm to give you good pictures for your blog without any damage to you or your property. Good luck . I will be awaiting your future blogs to see how you fared.
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Yes, keep us posted. I live on the Texas gulf coast on a bluff and will always stay if a hurricane comes our way.
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For some reason I have this feeling that everyone is going overboard with this storm, but I don’t know why I feel that way. I really hope that I’m right because if it does hit as hard as they say, it’s going to be horrible. Stay safe Dor!!
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When stuff like this happens, my husband usually takes a nap. I can see, looking back over the years, that this has been an excellent strategy!
Stay safe!
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I can’t imagine the high tide in my yard! Must be so scary! Sounds like you are a worrier like I am – the “what if” person. And what would they do without us?
I wish you and yours well too Dianna. Ditto! Stay safe my friend and let us hope to keep on connecting via the blogusfear. 🙂
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Dark now but our county alert is for 60 mile an hour winds starting at midnight. The camera will do its thing at first light. 🙂
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Thanks Cathy! 🙂
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Oh, I hope all the predictions are overestimated Kate. We are even hearing about heavy snow now on the back end of the storm and big winds tonight. Very exciting but dealing with it is another thing. Stay safe. We will have lots to blog about later.
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Thanks grandfallswoman! I hope you have super natural powers. 🙂
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I used to live in Florida and we never left either, so I know how you feel coastalcrone. I still feel the rush of excitement when they say, “Hurricane,” even though we live inland and rarely experience direct effects. Crazy storms here lately though. And this one may be the craziest.
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Oh, I hope you are right Cindy! I hope you are right!
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Brilliant fellow, your husband. I try to nap but wind up with a million “what ifs” racing around in my head. Thanks for your well wishes. 🙂
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Well first of all..thanks for following my blog…secondly….PLEASE BE SAFE!! Will be praying that Sandy plays gently with you……you will be my eye on the sky reporter, but do take care….wishing you well…
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“I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” Let this Bible verse be your prayer, Dor! God bless you,
Liz
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My husband slept through most of Isabelle, Cindy! …while I walked the floor… Men!
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Monster storms are no fun. Take care. When Ike came through Houston, we camped out on the first floor should a tree fall through the roof. We were spared but other neighbors weren’t. Blue tarps on rooftops attested to that for months to come. No electricity for 9 days and our generator blew out the frig! Yes, we had safe water. Thinking about all our blogging friends on the East coast.
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Let’s all hope this storm is as blown out of proportion as is the size of this storm!
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Nothing much happening here with Sandy other than a darkening sky and poofs of wind. Let’s hope it stays this way. Thanks zannyro and welcome! Thanks so much for following. 🙂
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Your husband and mine should meet (sometime between naps)! 🙂
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Thanks for your good wishes Georgette. Big storms still have me pacing the floor in a state of constant preparation for the unknown. And this is a really big storm from all accounts. Sounds like you really went through it with Ike.
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This is a perfect wish Viv! Thanks. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I’ve been too busy with wedding prep to get prepared for this storm which is supposed to affect us even this far inland. It’s wedding #3 time this Friday! We’re hoping and praying the storm doesn’t affect all the travelers who are coming for the wedding and that our area doesn’t lose power! We’re supposed to get high winds and possible flooding. We’re getting a TON of rain. Be safe, Dor!
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You’re welcome and glad to hear that things aren’t crazy there!
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Oh, good luck with the wedding Mama… Sandy has had no respect for momentous occasions. The main thing is for all to be well and safe.
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My thoughts are with all the East Coast and pray this storm blows over fast with minimal destruction! Keep us posted.
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My sister’s name is Sandy. She says she’s had a huge number of comments from people. It’s started to cause her to feel somewhat responsible for the effects of the storm. Incredible what a name can do.
Hope you are well and untouched by the storm.
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My good friend’s name is Sandy too. It’s a sweet name. Much too sweet for this devastating megastorm! George would be better.
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