Things..they are a changing ..............Our storms grow more and more intense all the time.....this year we've had stronger thunder storms than ever with "tornado like" events happening more and more frequently. Just last Sunday we had a storm come through, it was a strong storm here, but on the other side of town it looks as if a bulldozer went through and ripped up anything in it's path. There is a flattened path through a field of corn that looks as if a tractor trailer drove right down the middle of it...tree's ripped out by the roots, tossed on houses, telephone poles ripped out of the ground..it's unbelievable and now comes Hurricane Irene!
A Hurricane has not targeted the Northeast in this manner in over a hundred years..they say this is going to be a catastrophic life changing event. I just looked on NOAA at our specific warnings and we are expect to have 4-7" of rain!!!!!! Truly..how does one process that....I was expecting hurricane force winds and heavy rain...but I see now...that was quite naive............
....I have spent the last two days and will continue to do so today, finishing all of my machine sewing so that when Hurricane Irene decides to force herself upon us on Sunday, I will still be able to work, albeit by candle light, and my moppet making will not fall behind..something I can not have happen with a show coming up next weekend. We've also purchased our food, water, batteries, candles, ice & generator gas for the upcoming storm as days long power outages are expected. After last weekends storm and 20 hour power outage...we will not be caught unprepared again! I have filled every pot, empty bottle and jug in this house with water....we have gas in the grill tank so that we may heat our water and do our cooking there and thank goodness...we have our generator to keep our basement from flooding. Tomorrow I am going to make doughnuts, coffee cake and zucchini bread as well as spaghetti and meatballs.
I truly thought this would be enough to get us through..but now....4-7" of rain..and possibly more in some areas.. I'm truly at a loss as to what more we should do....this is far, far worse than I imagined and we are not even in it's direct path!!!!
My heart goes out to those of you in it's direct path...you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Be safe & be prepared!!! This may all be for nothing & good Lord..let's hope it is.
Many blessings, Doreen
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Doreen~ I'm hoping Irene fizzles out, but it's a very good idea to be prepared just in case!
Hugs to you and stay safe dear friend....
We watch the weather channel in disbelief - the northeast does not see major hurricanes.
Our prayers to you, be safe.
Blessings
How nerve wracking! I'm hoping that it isnt bad as all this. Hurricanes are so dreadful in that you can sit in anticipation for days not knowing what it will be that arrives. We have our tornadoes here, but those are things that have such short warnings. Thinking of you all and hope everything turns out ok!~
I'll be praying that you get through the storm OK! Sounds like you are prepared!
Doreen, Like you Mom and Dad are getting ready for the worse and hoping for the Best. I just saw on 23 ,40 to 70 MPH winds !!!! I am so worried our trees won't make it with all the rain. My prayer's are also for all those in the path that are in HARMS WAY ,God Bless .
Doreen, Blessings to you and all others during the storm.
Hugs, Audrey
Hi, Doreen, I can't believe this either. We are supposedly in the path of the hurricane, it's crazy, we don't get hurricanes this far inland. In Western MA., we get micro burst thunder and lightening storms, and you are right, the severity has increased just in the last two years. I put up a post from the Humane Society on emergency preparedness for pets if anyone needs it. I guess I should take this seriously. We are setting up an emergency area in the basement with the kitty carriers, food, water, etc., for us and them, I just pray the basement doesn't flood cuz the pump is on electricity!
Warm Regards,
Susan B., Western MA
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Doreen--Out here on the parched, Texas prairie, we just hit our 60th day of 100 degree plus temperature. Know that we are all holding for the best for those of you on the eastern seaboard. I hope Irene is a great, fizzling flop.
Ah...good news....PBS says it is fizzling at this very minute. Let's hope they are right. Hang in there.
Hi Doreen,
I am believing God for your family's safety and that you will have everything you need. Also that in the event it gets rough, that you will make good decisions. Thanks again for that wonderful, sweet mouse you made me. God bless. Cathy
Stay safe! Hope she calms down long before she reaches anyone
Following it close over here too. Stay safe and I hope everything will be okay over at your place Doreen. Sending lots of prayers your way.
XO Tina
Having seen the devastation on the evening news of your beautiful state of Vermont I am hoping that you and yours are safe.
Sending well wishes for a speedy recovery from the wounds inflicted by the remnants of Irene...
Susan
Hope all is well with you, my heart feels with all of you, as hurricanes and tsunamis are such a threat to the Hawaiian Islands. Praying for protection and peace. Aloha, Connie
Doreen,
Prayers to you and your family and friends there in Vermont.
God Bless !
Thinking of you !
Hugs,
Linda
Dear Doreen,
We haven't heard from you, I'm getting scared. Please let us know that you and
your family are alright. I see from the
news and wire services that the State Of
Vermont has been devastated. I pray that
all of you and your home were not in
those areas most affected.
Hope to hear from you.
Warmest Regards,
Susan B., Western MA
Glen Oaks Primitives
Doreen~With all the other's I too have had you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. The pictures of Vermont on national news are devestating! So looking forward to hearing from you! Sending you big,big hugs~Kathy
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am heartbroken at the destruction in your beautiful state. Twyla
Hello everyone. I AM HERE AND WE ARE SAFE...the devastation here in our beautiful Vermont is absolutely heartbreaking and shocking. We were unbelievably lucky compared to our neighbors, friends and family.
Thank you all so much for stopping in to check on me...I'm so sorry I've not posted ....along with trying to restore our basement (and all the contents in it) from the flood I've been preparing for a show this weekend!!! Therefore, I've just not had time. I promise I will post early next week.
hugs, Doreen
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