Hurricane Irene

This is the blog I wanted to post on Sunday but was unable due to no power.

We awoke to the sound of silence as the power went down at 5 AM. Now we can listen to the sound of the rain plummeting against the roof and the driving winds with sounds of falling trees.  Hurricane Irene has arrived.  Actually it arrived earlier but we slept through it.  Upon arising we went right to the windows like a magnet pulled us there.  We were checking for damage.  Other than the yard being littered with leaves and small branches, we fared well.  We are now living like pioneers.  Hot beverages were done on a camp stove, out bread untoasted.  Toilets were flushed with water that accumulated on the pool cover.  Bathing was done in a bucket.  Food was cooked on the grill.  Ah, Stacy showed up at the door that morning with hot beverages and sandwiches, which we hungrily devoured.  Guess this will be life for the next few days.  By 8:00 that night in the dark I surrendered.  If this is a joke, I'm done.  Give me lights or give me sleep!....