We're okay, friends. Thank you all for your messages and concern. Our area went pretty much unscathed, but some surrounding areas weren't so lucky. The devastation on the coast, in NC, and in TN was so much worse. Keeping all those people in my thoughts and looking for ways to help from afar. XO
It sounds terrifying over here in the UK. I had a driving holiday through South and North Carolinas in the early 2000's. It was very beautiful, particularly in the Appalachian mountains (smoky mountains). Sending peace and hope.
Kim, I'm happy you got to visit North and South Carolina while you were visiting. They are, indeed, such beautiful places. North Carolina has been hit so hard--it's devastating. So many people still missing and/or unaccounted for. XO
I have been wondering about my Florida peeps and very grateful to know of where you all are, Katrina. Mother Nature surely has a lot to say these days. I must admit Ruby's way of navigating, I'll be remembering, " freshly groomed and drugged and snoozing." I think she's onto something! Gentle and loving care. 💙
Went through the Sanibel Hurricane a couple years ago and it was devastating. Saw a lot of beautiful parts of humanity and then also the worst too. It's interesting how natural disasters bring that out. Sending you a peaceful sleep with the doggies <3
Thanks, Lindsey. We were lucky, but so many others were not. I'm ready to be done with hurricanes. But who knew Asheville would get so much damage? (Well, the meteorologists, of course.) So devastating, though.
You’re story struck a chord with me, we’ve spent years at Cape San Blas, and I’ve so loved the Indian Pass oyster bar going back years ago, when Jimmy was still alive and running the place. We’d planned to go there the week of 10/7, just hope for all their sake down there that the damage is minimal. They seem to be on the cusp, but we remember Michael and what it did to that whole area. Be safe!
Only some water in the road. We’ve checked with a few realtors, they say everyone survived with little or no damage. Someone had reported on FB that the rocks at Stumphole were pushed into the road, a la Michael, but some photos proved that was false. How about where you are?
All good here... just lots of detritus. But St. Pete (which is where we care for my stepfather) got hit pretty hard. Gulfport, too. And I can't even believe what's happening in North Carolina and Tennessee. So devastating. :(
I’m sorry about your father-in-law’s area in St. Pete. Yes, I grew up in western NC and I was shocked at some of what I saw, like the water surge by the Biltmore in Asheville and the conditions at Boone, where we spend time in the summer. Nature and especially water, is a force to be reckoned with.
We're okay, friends. Thank you all for your messages and concern. Our area went pretty much unscathed, but some surrounding areas weren't so lucky. The devastation on the coast, in NC, and in TN was so much worse. Keeping all those people in my thoughts and looking for ways to help from afar. XO
It sounds terrifying over here in the UK. I had a driving holiday through South and North Carolinas in the early 2000's. It was very beautiful, particularly in the Appalachian mountains (smoky mountains). Sending peace and hope.
Kim, I'm happy you got to visit North and South Carolina while you were visiting. They are, indeed, such beautiful places. North Carolina has been hit so hard--it's devastating. So many people still missing and/or unaccounted for. XO
I am sad to hear that 😢
Please let us know you're okay Katrina.
All good here, Deb. We were lucky. So many others weren't. :(
Glad to hear Katrina because it appeared to hit some really hard.
Please post something tomorrow so we know you are ok. It looks like a big one!
All good with us, Julia. Not so much for others, though. :(
May you be safe!!
Thank you, Emily. We're good. Thinking about so many others who aren't. :(
I have been wondering about my Florida peeps and very grateful to know of where you all are, Katrina. Mother Nature surely has a lot to say these days. I must admit Ruby's way of navigating, I'll be remembering, " freshly groomed and drugged and snoozing." I think she's onto something! Gentle and loving care. 💙
Thank you, Joanie. I think Ruby is on to something, too! :)
Went through the Sanibel Hurricane a couple years ago and it was devastating. Saw a lot of beautiful parts of humanity and then also the worst too. It's interesting how natural disasters bring that out. Sending you a peaceful sleep with the doggies <3
Thanks, Lindsey. We were lucky, but so many others were not. I'm ready to be done with hurricanes. But who knew Asheville would get so much damage? (Well, the meteorologists, of course.) So devastating, though.
Wishing you a safe sleep altogether. It all sounds quite alarming what is going on. Hope it all turns out better than expected.
Thanks, Kim. It was better for us than expected, but so much worse for so many others. :(
You’re story struck a chord with me, we’ve spent years at Cape San Blas, and I’ve so loved the Indian Pass oyster bar going back years ago, when Jimmy was still alive and running the place. We’d planned to go there the week of 10/7, just hope for all their sake down there that the damage is minimal. They seem to be on the cusp, but we remember Michael and what it did to that whole area. Be safe!
I love Cape San Blas, too! Have you heard any damage reports yet?
Only some water in the road. We’ve checked with a few realtors, they say everyone survived with little or no damage. Someone had reported on FB that the rocks at Stumphole were pushed into the road, a la Michael, but some photos proved that was false. How about where you are?
All good here... just lots of detritus. But St. Pete (which is where we care for my stepfather) got hit pretty hard. Gulfport, too. And I can't even believe what's happening in North Carolina and Tennessee. So devastating. :(
Yes, it’s a very special place, as is Brevard.
I’m sorry about your father-in-law’s area in St. Pete. Yes, I grew up in western NC and I was shocked at some of what I saw, like the water surge by the Biltmore in Asheville and the conditions at Boone, where we spend time in the summer. Nature and especially water, is a force to be reckoned with.
It sure is! We stayed in Boone a few years ago. My youngest was a summer student at Brevard in violin. We loved our time there. <3