By the time Hurricane Irene got to Maine, she was a tropical storm. That didn't stop her from dropping inches of rain early Sunday and hurling intense winds Sunday afternoon.
We still had power until two trees fell on electric lines sometime after 3:00 p.m. We didn't know what the problem was at first. After a bit of time Ken walked down the driveway to meet a town emergency vehicle, when he learned what was waiting for power crews just around the bend in our road.
Last night, just before dark, Ken started up our portable generator. We ran it for a few hours to keep the fridge cold, the lights on, and so we could take showers. This morning he started it back up before he left for work, so it will purr contentedly outside the family room window most of the day. The stove, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer draw too much power to use, but the well pump and coffeemaker can run so life is good.
I have taken a few photos but am not sure how to download them onto Ken's laptop, which I am using because it will hold a charge. If I figure that out or decide to risk turning on the desktop, I will post pics later. The problem is that plugged-in computers draw a lot of power, and we're not sure it's good for the computer, either. So for now words will have to do.
I can check email and facebook and may get around to some of your blogs later today. It's true that I am lost without my "reader" and my bookmarks.
The sun is out and there's a light breeze. What a difference a day makes.
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The storm didn't pack the punch that was predicted, but the devastation was extreme for so many. And in parts of the country not usually affected by tropical or hurricane force storms. The pictures shared in the media are unfathomable to those of us not near the path the storm. My heart aches for all the loss and grief; and for all those questioning, "What do I do now?"
Glad to hear that you were prepared with a generator and that the sun was shining on this "day after."
Take care; may your power be restored soon.
Glad to hear you weathered the storm and came out the other side to see the sun shining.
Hurricanes are notorious for power outages; glad you are OK thought. Yay for a generator in times of need.
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