The least desirable month of year. The end of winter got me bad in Virginia and has grabbed me in a death grip in Maine. Following a warm and turquoise cruise we came back to a gale wind storm with buckets o' rain, buckets o' tears- and I do have buckets coming out of my ears.
We lost power the night of the 25th of Feb. and don't expect it back anytime soon.I have never heard such wind in all my long life. It was unsettling. You could hear things bumping around and hitting the windows. One of my neighbors lost part of a roof(check out the pic, There was a roof from the apex to the end of the windows), which landed near another neighbors house. Luckily no one was hurt. There are a lot of trees down and many, many people without power with limited resources to restore them. The latest word from the neighbors-maybe a week. I hope they are wrong. We have a noisy but efficient generator that keeps the basement from flooding and provides heat and water. Life could be worse. I should not complain.
Here is an example of the beating the pines took that I got on our walk to the point. The eagles seem to be all right We have seen them on the ice. MAny branches came down around them but their tree was strong. (How do they know that?) I am heartened that it stays lighter later. We have only to endure for a while then everything will be right as rain. It will be mud season then. Luckily last nights snow is largely melted and was not too much of a bother. I got to the coffee shop in town that is packed with people-whom I gather are also equally without power, internet and low on patience, yet know they have to endure for some time to come.
The dogs are not keen on the new patterns of living. They are as spoiled as we are, wanting their lights, warmth and quiet at the end of the day. The challenges of flashlight reading are being resolved a little more every night. I shall be an expert soon!
I am continuing with my drawing and carving and trying to stave off the winter blues.
We had a relaxing sun drenched cruise to the Carribean a couple weeks ago-probably what makes this weather harder to handle. See the pix to the side to share some sunny moments.
If you read this, feel free to become a follower so I am not shouting into the wind.
