Monday, September 11, 2017

Irma has turned out to be a beautiful non-event for us except for the pre-terror, the massive preparation, and the power outage. We still don't have power and I have like zero communication ability with my kids bracause my always-dependable landline is dead which means that even if we plug the modem into generator power we can't access wifi. My cell reception is never dependable here and seems to be even less so today.

But we're good. I have to admit I slept a lot today, probably recovering from the anxiety we've all been experiencing for weeks. Lisa has too but Mr. Moon has been busy, operating the generator, making us coffee, picking up limbs and branches and taking the plywood off the windows. 

Lisa and her kids are going to leave to go back home to Tampa tomorrow. She was able to call her husband and they, miraculously, have power. Slightly ironic in that the place evacuated to does not. It's been a lesson and an eye opener for all us to have no communication to speak of with the outside world but the kids have been happy, playing games and messing about with the chickens and collecting eggs. 

I am just incredibly grateful that we got such gentle winds and rain and that it's so delightfully and unbelievably cool and that our generator can make lights and phone charging possible. Also, that I have a gas stove. I'm cooking field peas and brown rice and am going to make some skillet cornbread here in a minute. 

We are good. We are so very, very good. 

Love...Ms. Moon

23 comments:

  1. Yes, that was a total non-event. We've had power since 2 and our cell service never went away. Hermine was a bigger headache than this.

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  2. My cousins on the west coast have a little roof damage, lots of debris in their yards, and no electricity. But they say it's cool and once they took the hurricane screens down and opened the windows it was downright relaxing. Our little slice of heaven in Palmetto has an awning off and some skirting missing, but it survived! I'm just glad ole Irma took a slight little turn inland or things would have been much worse.

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  3. I am relieved you weathered the storm so well... and have a generator. Our two Friends in various parts of Florida also fared favorably, such a relief, tho' of coarse the devastation is epic and six million plus people without power and services is a catastrophic issue.

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  4. I'm soooooo glad you're ok! I've been in San Francisco at a retreat and staying with my daughter at night. It is wicked hot here, unseasonably so but what else is new...

    I've been watching the news and chewing my nails, wondering what fresh hell is in store for us all.

    Love and kisses,

    Beth

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  5. glad to hear you weathered through it all, minus power. But......all in all, that is minor in the big scheme of things. Happy to hear from you and to know you are safe, well and happy
    Susan M

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  6. Wonderful news! It's blissfully cool here, too. I'm loving it!

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  7. Yayyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy it wasn't terrible.

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  8. Mr. Moon's wise words came to pass. I am so glad!

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  9. Hallelujah! So glad to hear it. Sending love. N2

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  10. So relieved to hear this! Many thanks for keeping us so well updated at such a difficult time. It's strange to be so anxious on behalf of friends one has yet to meet but your kind heart and generous spirit shine out from your daily posts and you feel very dear and familiar. Hope power is restored as soon as possible Blods xxx

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  11. Mr. Moon promised. He's a man of his word. So happy.

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  12. I could have sworn I commented on this yesterday, but maybe not! Anyway, I'm glad it was a non-event for you. Whew! Big relief!

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  13. I am so glad you are okay. What a relief!

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  14. So glad to hear this news. Anxiety is exhausting so I am glad you are napping when you can.

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  15. I am so happy to read this. I love you SO!

    Sherri

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