THE WIND ---

I promise, I haven’t sent any there! 

Tropical Cyclone Alfred might only be travelling around 1 knot/hour but the winds are gusting around 95km/h (around 59mph, expected to be well over 60-65mph tonight).  We’ve just been ordered to stay in one windowless room in our homes, by the Mayor’s office. Next 15 hours are critical. 

Seriously, hoping you all will be safe whatever’s happening with your windy weather.

Keep safe as best as you can.

--- cries Mary. 

I can't recall a winter here in SOMA that has been as windy as this year.

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The_Soulful_Mr_T said:

--- cries Mary. 

Scully said:

The_Soulful_Mr_T said:

--- cries Mary. 

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Scully said:

Scully said:

The_Soulful_Mr_T said:

--- cries Mary. 

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I was up in Provincetown and on Friday it was about 40 degrees, but with a sustained wind of 36mph gusting to 54mph, it was a wee bit chilly. We still did a 4-5 mile hike. I don't think I've ever hiked in wind that intense. 

I had forgotten!  Thank you!!!

The_Soulful_Mr_T said:

We survived! Oh my gosh, the winds - the ferocity of those gusts, from ground level all the way into the sky! (I can’t adequately describe it). Constant super-heavy rain for 5 days - currently stopped for a few hours. 
Some pretty bad flooding, but we’re safe with almost no damage (I have to check the shed).

No power since my Friday afternoon, it’s now 2am on Tuesday morning. Only just got a teeny bit of internet/email, I think because everyone else is asleep. No phone - I can text a little but that’s all. Trying to save battery, tho as I’ve used up all my chargers. 
Neighbour lost half her patio roof! The pieces landed up in my yard. Lots of trees down everywhere. Quite a bit flooding, but our street is ok. 
hey - the toilet still flushes! We had an indoor picnic for brunch on Sunday: tablecloth on the bed, warm savoury pies from a local shop, coffee - and a game of Trivial Pursuit! 

joanne said:

We survived! Oh my gosh, the winds - the ferocity of those gusts, from ground level all the way into the sky! (I can’t adequately describe it). Constant super-heavy rain for 5 days - currently stopped for a few hours. 
Some pretty bad flooding, but we’re safe with almost no damage (I have to check the shed).

No power since my Friday afternoon, it’s now 2am on Tuesday morning. Only just got a teeny bit of internet/email, I think because everyone else is asleep. No phone - I can text a little but that’s all. Trying to save battery, tho as I’ve used up all my chargers. 
Neighbour lost half her patio roof! The pieces landed up in my yard. Lots of trees down everywhere. Quite a bit flooding, but our street is ok. 
hey - the toilet still flushes! We had an indoor picnic for brunch on Sunday: tablecloth on the bed, warm savoury pies from a local shop, coffee - and a game of Trivial Pursuit! 

--- saw a video that included a Kang and her baby, hopping through a flooded street. Glad you're ok and no property damage.

Joanne, glad to hear you are ok. The description reminds me so much of the effects of Sandy near here. Other parts of NJ were much worse, but it was bad enough here and no power for a long time. I don't think I will ever get over it. Please be well and let us know if there is any way we can help from so far away.

I’m very excited to report that our power is back on!! Deeply enjoying my first hot coffee in 4 days!!

yes very similar to Sandy, except possibly our winds were stronger? Not sure. 

HatsOff said:

Joanne, glad to hear you are ok. The description reminds me so much of the effects of Sandy near here. Other parts of NJ were much worse, but it was bad enough here and no power for a long time. I don't think I will ever get over it. Please be well and let us know if there is any way we can help from so far away.

Do you know, from time to time when the lights happen to flicker, I have just the tiniest instantaneous panic attack? Took me years to realize it’s a minor form of PTSD, I think, the result of nearly two weeks after Sandy of no power or heat.