Helene made herself quite the unwelcome guest last night, but we made it through the storm more easily than a lot of people.
I had the Little Pump That Could ready for floodwaters in the backyard, but it didn't rain much. The problem was the wind. Tree limbs crashed down all night.
Here's Penelope checking out the yard this morning.
More than 100,000 people in Jacksonville are without power. We are not among them. I'm not sure what time it was that the power flipped off and on multiple times, but eventually, it stayed on.
At one point, a Roomba and a mopping robot decided to leave their charging stations to clean the house. Maybe they thought all the noise had dirtied the floors.
I'll have a lot of cleaning up to do in the front of the house, too, but the yard refuse truck came around first thing and picked up a big pile of debris I already had at the curb.
Helene blew in and broke the gate to the backyard. Rebekah and her husband, Franklin's beloved Uncle Eddie, effected a repair so the dogs can still go out.
If you were in the path of the storm, I hope you came out as well as we did. We didn't have any serious damage and no one was injured. We didn't get a lot of sleep, but we're fine.
Here's the calm after the storm:
I am glad you are ok. And worry for other bloggers.
ReplyDeleteI'm concerned about some others, too, and hope to hear from them soon.
DeleteThanks for the update!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, my dear.
DeleteGlad you didn't have to suffer worse damage than you did!
ReplyDeleteSo am I. I'm trying to pick up branches, but the storm stirred up the mosquitoes and they're terrible.
DeleteJanie, I'm so glad you're okay. I was thinking of you in the lead up to this hurricane. Hope you get some rest soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I slept well last night.
DeleteGlad Helene mostly skirted you.
ReplyDeleteMe, too.
DeleteSo very glad you came through it all with minor damage ad retained your power! So many people have had so much damage from wind and/or water. Glad you are all okay and you had help with the gate. :) :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you’re OK and nothing came down on the house. I didn’t know where you were in the storm’s path, but the path was so broad I did worry.
ReplyDeleteIt mostly hit to the West of us and kept going. It had a huge path, though.
DeleteI have been wondered and pleased to know that you came through with minimal damage. I experienced one hurricane and that was more than plenty. Now my uncle, who is moving is supposed to leave for Ashville Tuesday. I hear they got slammed on the news. We head over Sunday to bid him a farewell. I guess we will get some info then if he still plans to head down this week.
ReplyDeleteFor us, we have had rain, dark skies and damp conditions all week...very rare for us here. Suppose to continue till Wednesday.
I hope you get some sunshine soon, my dear Mistress. Your uncle might not be able to leave for Ashville this week.
DeleteGlad all is well and that you could get the gate fixed enough to be able to let the dogs out. We were unaffected by the storm....this time.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you didn't get anything. I don't wish hurricanes on anyone, except maybe one person in Florida.
DeleteGlad you're all safe. Love that the robots sprang into action!
ReplyDeleteThe robots were hilarious, but it was kind of eerie to hear them suddently start running around.
DeleteI am glad you are okay and have power. That's huge. It was a horrible storm and I know there are areas that will never be the same. Have a good weekend- even if you are cleaning up- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteA lot of the clean up can wait until the mosquitoes settle down. They're terrible! I don't know if my Skin So Soft can stand up to them.
DeleteGlad you are okay, and that you have power. I cannot imagine living through a potent hurricane. The last one to really hit here was in 2003, hurricane Isabel. Power was out for about 2 weeks, but we were one of the few fortunate souls that didn't lose it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the people here who still don't have power. It's hot and humid.
DeleteNear Richmond, Virginia we lost power for 9 days after Isobel. Helene just brought lots of rain and wind that wasn't too strong.
DeleteThanks for letting us know, Barbara Anne.
DeleteGlad to hear you came through OK. My brother in Jax was still without power when he wrote me yesterday, though I assume it's back on by now.
ReplyDeleteI looked at Next Door this morning and a lot of people said they still don't have power. I hope your brother isn't among them.
DeleteI'm glad you and the family survived the storm with only minor damage! Here's hoping there won't be any more severe climate events for a long time.
ReplyDeletePlease let this be the last hurricane for a long time!
DeleteHi, Janie! I am so relieved to hear that you escaped the worst of Hurricane Helene. You were definitely on my mind, along with a number of friends and family. I'll come back. We are leaving on a flight to Las Vegas tomorrow morning. I'm trying to check in with everyone before we leave. Take care! ❤️
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good trip, Louise.
DeleteWe're having fun so far, Janie. I feel somewhat guilty when so many are going through so much, here in the US and around the world. I'm very, very grateful. I'm taking things a day at a time, grateful for each one. Take care!
DeleteGlad you are okay, Janie. Same here.
ReplyDeleteAsheville wasn't so lucky. We've had over 30 deaths in NC.
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The wind can be just as destructive as heavy rain, so it's great that you managed to keep the power on and avoid serious damage. Wishing you a smooth cleanup ahead! Here’s hoping for more peaceful weather moving forward.
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Glad to hear you and yours are ok Janie.
ReplyDeleteGreat to read the news. No damage and flood waters.
ReplyDeleteWe have had some awful high temps, high winds and lighting strikes. Lost a favorite tree but can't complain.
cheers