Battening down the hatches for arrival of the outer edge of Hurricane Sandy. They're predicting a massive storm covering all of the northeastern US coast. At least if the power goes out, it won't be in 95 degree heat like last summer. The wind isn't predicted to be strong enough to damage my house or my trees. I have a stocked pantry, flashlights, ( Read more... )

Freaky storm last night here in C'ville. Heavy heavy rain, very little wind. Nt much thunder and lightning either. Don't know if it was the edge of the tropical storm coming up from the southwest, or not. I spent a couple hours curled up under the plushy blankie with a nervous, loudly purring cat. We don't like the freaky storm, do we, my precious ( Read more... )