State of the weather update
Well, so far, Sandy isn't too bad. The backyard has begun to flood, but it isn't anywhere near the "high water" mark from a previous set of storms. (That time, the water reached the deck supports and was about 10 inches deep in the deepest part of the yard.) Also, the sump pump hasn't kicked on yet. So these two things tell me that the ground hasn't yet become saturated. That's a good thing since the high winds are supposed to kick in this afternoon and go throughout the night. Saturated ground isn't so great at holding up trees.
The wind has been strong enough to strip most of the leaves off the trees. Yesterday, the trees were frosted with bright yellow, orange and red. Today, bare gray branches sway against the sky. In one night, we went from gorgeous fall into dreary winter. (And it is a bit chilly out there this morning.)
Classes have been canceled for today, so I'm going to spend the morning prepping a week's worth of classes and try to crank out a rough draft of at least one exam (maybe two if I am on a roll). Then, when the power is more likely to be less reliable, spend my afternoon doing things that don't require electricity such as weaving and spinning. (And finishing a pair of socks in which the last sock just needs the toe knitted.) One good thing about these expensive hobbies is that they don't require electricity. I've even spun in the dark (usually on cold winter mornings when I have just the fireplace going.)
Anyway, for all of you watching this storm head towards you, I hope it's not any worse for you.
The wind has been strong enough to strip most of the leaves off the trees. Yesterday, the trees were frosted with bright yellow, orange and red. Today, bare gray branches sway against the sky. In one night, we went from gorgeous fall into dreary winter. (And it is a bit chilly out there this morning.)
Classes have been canceled for today, so I'm going to spend the morning prepping a week's worth of classes and try to crank out a rough draft of at least one exam (maybe two if I am on a roll). Then, when the power is more likely to be less reliable, spend my afternoon doing things that don't require electricity such as weaving and spinning. (And finishing a pair of socks in which the last sock just needs the toe knitted.) One good thing about these expensive hobbies is that they don't require electricity. I've even spun in the dark (usually on cold winter mornings when I have just the fireplace going.)
Anyway, for all of you watching this storm head towards you, I hope it's not any worse for you.