I am so glad we prepared. It could have been worse. North Carolina will have a lot of clean-up to do. There's a lot of ocean over-wash. We've had tornado strikes as well in several counties. I've stayed glued to the TV just about all day. North Carolina heard the warning and took it seriously; I believe we were ready. In my area, further west of the coast, we had a little rain. I had hoped for more. We have had strong winds all afternoon. I was concerned about so many of our trees swaying wildly in the gusts of wind energy. We have right much leaf and limb clean-up to do. We had opened our store at the mall, but the power went out. Power is also out in other close by townships, but we're fine. I will not be a happy gal if my power fails!!
For friends with horses, I have one last bit of advice (you probably already do this). Have your horse's name and your phone number engraved on a tag and attach it to their halter and have them wear it during the storm - just in case they get out. They will be found and identified. It will be easy to get them back to you.
Thanks to all of you who sent your support and prayers that we would be safe during this storm.
Good luck to you to the north. My thoughts will be with you.
Take Care ~ Debi
Debi ~ So glad you survived Irene. Have a nice weekend ~ FlowerLady
ReplyDeleteSoooo relieved! Hope we have the same good fortune here! Thanks for letting us know'
ReplyDeleteSuch good news!! Thank you for letting us know that you're fine. xo
ReplyDeleteOur Irene experience was nothing more than a thunderstorm without the thunder. A lot of rain and not too much wind.
ReplyDeleteThat's great news! My uncle faired OK too. A huge tree fell across their driveway but it missed the car. I hope others in NC faired well also.
ReplyDeleteSuch a relief to hear you are safe! Hoping your power stays on now! Great advice for horses and pets to have some kind of ID tag.
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers and thoughts go out for your safety during the clean-up and after affects of this huge storm!
Cathy G
Thanks for the update! So glad all is well and hopefully gorgeous weather to follow for you. ~Lili
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you came out OK. Good idea about ID for horses. We do it for our dogs, but rarely for other animals. Years ago, the day before I paid for a new horse his owner took him out for a farewell ride. She was trying to lead him around a fallen tree when he bolted - possibly due to a bee sting. He was missing for two days - finally we found him in a farmer's field. The farmer had removed his tack, left the horse in the field, figuring someone would come by and see him. If we had ID on the horse we would have known he was safe far sooner.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are all safe. Another trick I was told long ago was to write you phone # on your horses rump with lipstick ;)
ReplyDeleteOh I am so happy you are all OK. Hope everyone else is going to be too. B
ReplyDeleteA "horse tag" is a great idea. Trees are so dangerous - we had a huge 100 year old tree fall in our back yard years ago during a storm - right on the playground. I always did worry about that tree, but the neighbor wouldn't cut it down (it was on his property). I had such an "I told you so" look on my face the next morning! :) Of course, he did not help clear it from our property... ! Glad you are safe and it wasn't as bad as it could have been.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you all made it through just fine and that things weren't too bad.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you are all ok and your horses are too, good advice about the tags on horses I am so glad no one had to use the tags on your horses, stay safe.
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Edward
Hope everyone
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xx Suzanne
I'm glad you are safe and didn't get any damage. I know our state got hit hard. People from our county have gone to help those on the coast. We didn't get any rain or anything here...I was glad! ♥
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