(the neighborhood after a "big rain" last March)
I had a few things in mind to post about, but Irene is stepping in front of that.
Mo and I managed on our own through Floyd in '99 (Andy was away). We lived right on the Hudson then and the whole place flooded in the space of two hours - building groaning, windows rattling, water rushing under doors. Shoes floated down the hallway like little skiffs. The two of us were the only people still there in what was essentially a three-acre factory warehouse of darkness and water. A long terrifying night.
This time, here we are all cozy in our tiny house a bit up the hill - under towering (and swaying) willow trees beside a flood-prone creek out back.
We'll be better prepared this time. Candles to stitch by and all the other stuff too. I'm glad I spent my summer emptying the basement.
Click to enlarge the image below. We are just above the top of the map on the river. Serious times. (The Times reported that they are closing the subways for fear of the above-ground cars rocking in the wind!)
Just hope those trees stay standing. Right where they are.
Thinking of you. Hoping you will stay safe.
Posted by: Linda Thiltgen | August 26, 2011 at 10:03 PM
I am so glad you have your priorities right.
Stitching is the ONLY way to get through a hurricane :) Stay safe this weekend!
Posted by: debbie@happy little cottage | August 26, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Stay calm!
Posted by: Linda Jo | August 26, 2011 at 11:12 PM
keep calm and carry on!
candle light and needle work thats a way to weather the storm! be safe, your in my thoughts...
Posted by: connie freedman | August 27, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Thinking of you and sending you safety and serenity. Please take good care, Charlotte. xox
Posted by: Linda Warlyn | August 27, 2011 at 02:49 AM
Good luck Charlotte, hope it is a mostly eventless time for you. We are battening down too, mostly for the rain since we live on tahr downhill slope of our property. There will be water in our basement, some anyway. We might lose some birches though, hopefully none too close to the house. xox Corrine
Posted by: Corrine | August 27, 2011 at 05:15 AM
Prayers are with you all the weekend through... Will be looking forward to your report of being safe and sound!
Monica
Posted by: Monica Fullerton | August 27, 2011 at 08:42 AM
Be safe, stitch on! Sending love and light!
Posted by: tina | August 27, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Went through 4 hurricanes when we lived in florida. Safer to use battery powered lights than candles if you can. Hoping you are cozy and safe through it all.
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 27, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Having lived the first 30 years of my life in New Orleans, I know the anxiety of waiting for an approaching hurricane. Be safe.
Posted by: Peggy Dlugos | August 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Hello Charlotte,
Be safe! I really, really hope that hurricane Irene turns into the ocean...and away from shore...
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela | August 27, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Said a prayer for your safety and calm spirits.
Posted by: Julie | August 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM
we are pulling for you up there--know all too well what that apprehensive feeling IS.
take care. :)
Posted by: april | August 27, 2011 at 01:19 PM
It must be a little scary. We actually went through hurricane Bob 20 years ago (yikes....20 years!!) in Bethany Beach, DE with many family members. I think being cut off from the world during a storm is the worst....you don't know what is happening around you.
Hang in there. I hope you don't lose any trees.
Stay safe.
Laura
Posted by: Laura | August 27, 2011 at 02:51 PM
Be safe! I am kind of jealous that you get to stitch by candlelight!
Posted by: Melony Bradley | August 27, 2011 at 04:12 PM
Hadn't read your post when I sent the email...
I will light my "magic candle" for you, along with my other NE friends. You are in my heart!
xoxo
Posted by: jone | August 27, 2011 at 06:32 PM
stay safe char!!
x0x
Posted by: kl | August 27, 2011 at 08:06 PM
Thinking of you! Keep calm and stitch away.
Posted by: Elaine | August 27, 2011 at 08:12 PM