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The boys' school cancelled the day before the hurricane so we could make preparations. And prepare we did. We bought a brand new generator (cough!), lots of batteries, mini reading lights, bottled water, canned food, peanut butter and jelly sandwich makings, french press coffee maker, propane, extra gasoline, and Play Doh. All the deck furniture was moved into our living room and the TV blared weather updates all day long. Once we were finally ready, the boys ran around in the dark backyard thinking they would be housebound for the next 36 hours. |
I'm so glad you fared so well in the storm! And I have to say, Play-Doh as hurricane suppies just made me chuckle :)
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the boarded up store really made me realize how real the situation with Irene was. I'm in the mid-west and preparing for a hurricane is incomprehensible to me. We don't prepare much for tornadoes out here, other than a kit in the basement. Glad you were safe!
ReplyDeleteYay!! So happy to see that little tree standing! Glad you are all okay.
ReplyDelete"We learned a lot about being prepared and helpless at the same time." Really beautiful lesson. Thank you for sharing.--Bethanne
ReplyDeleteWe prepared a lot too - but we didn't buy any heavy equipment - you really thought of everything! Quite an adventure for your children!
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