Goodnight, Irene . . .

[lavendertook]

The wind and rain are very loud out there right now. I'm just to the east of Washington and I-95, so we're on the line between hurricane and tropical storm as the eye is along the coastline. Hopefully when the eye runs into NJ and NY it will be quite a bit weaker, so you won't have worse than what we're getting here. There have been a dozen aftershocks from the earthquake into today, but I don't think I've felt any of them--poor folks in Mineral and Louisa.

We lost power for a couple of hours this evening, and I got to break out all my battery operated lights, fans, and radio, and kept doing chores without a hitch and threw a couple of catnip parties to keep the kitties calm. I'm happy to say it came back on after 2 hours, and it's been flickering a lot, but still holding. We're coming into the roughest couple of hours we're supposed to get, so I'll be thrilled if the power stays on through to morning, but I wont' be surprised if it goes out again. Not bad so far, Pepco--keep it up!

I debated whether to park my car in the coop supermarket parking lot a little away from trees, but opted to park it here under the trees where I could keep an eye on it, and have a short haul if I need to get out the 12 gallon cooler I got on sale at Kmart yesterday if the power goes out for more than 4 hours. I did pick the spot I think is safest where I think the trees would most likely fall away from it and branches don't look dead and loose above it. And heck, stuff could blow into it in the parking lot and it could flood there, so I feel better at least being able to check on it and I'm counting on it's sturdy roundness to make things roll off my round, blue, steel vessel.

I'm going to put fresh washed sheets on the bed, give the kitties one more nip party, take another shower, and try to go to bed. Aaand the power just did a big flicker, and there was a big bump sound, so I'd better send this when the modem resets. A safe night and tomorrow to all of my flisties still in the storm's path.

Comments

[mererid]

Checking in to see how you and the kitties are faring. *hugshugshugs*

[delux_vivens]

glad you are ok.

[grey-wonderer.livejournal.com]

Stay safe and dry. I am glad to know that so far, you are getting through the storm. It sounds to me like the kitties are enjoying themselves anyway.
Take care. I will be thinking about you. (((((HUGS)))))

[verangel.livejournal.com]

hugs you close. I am worried about everyone up and down the eastern shores. It was a good thing to through Hurricane catnip party.
xooxoxoxox love v

[honeyandvinegar.livejournal.com]

Eeeeep... yea, we're starting to get big rainz. I hope you guys recover down there!

[catw.livejournal.com]

Stay safe. *hugs*

[jan-u-wine.livejournal.com]

hope all is well with you and the nip-hung-over kittehs this morning....

[addie71.livejournal.com]

I hope you and the kittehs stayed safe and powered up through the night. *hugs*

[claudia603.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I hope you and kitties (SAKI must be sooo worried!! :)) got through the night all right and hopefully you'll get your power back as soon as possible!

[shirebound]

I hope today finds you safe and dry, and with power!

[ladysnaps.livejournal.com]

first of all, perfect title for this post! :)

i've never been in the direct path of a hurricane. only the after effects after it's reached land like a bit of wind, some clouds and maybe rain. you planned out your ride very carefully. it's best to look after the car instead of wondering what's going on. just a little more peace of mind when there could be other things to worry about.

i hope you got some sleep and things are looking better today.

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

I hope you didn't lose your power again. Ours only flickered a few times, which is unsettling enough. You're in my thoughts. I know it was worse there than it was here.

[obeliamedusa.livejournal.com]

I hope you and the kitties made it through the night with power intact! I didn't think of breaking out the catnip, but my kitties thought the flashlight beam was a toy for them, and chased it all around the living room, so that kept them occupied. :P

*hugs*

[romeny.livejournal.com]

Glad you made out OK, was thinging about my local flist. We lost power last night and just regained it.