Winds are now easily 30kts, with higher gusts. Thankfully they are coming from the ENE, which means that they are not coming, unblocked, straight up from the Chesapeake. Rain is coming in squalls, which means visibility goes from several miles (over the water), to an impenatrable wall of mist, visibility down to a few hundred yards.
I made the mistake of letting Rosy, mom's dog, out for a bit. Rosy is very affectionate, very excited, and, well, very all-over-you. Nothing like having a wet, handle-less mop throwing herself at you. Got a towel and dried her off.
Tom the waterman is out laying anchors for his work-barge. I don't think he trusts the dock. Small wonder, since the dock was obliterated by Isabelle. As you can see, the water is already almost up to the deck of the dock. Not quite yet high tide (approx 11 AM). This is Whitehouse Creek.
Out on the Corrotoman, white caps cover the water. It's beautiful, but I would not want to be in it.
Here at Broad Reach, I have a ring-side seat. Lights are flickering already, but the power is still on. Right now, we have it pretty easy. More to come.
Is that a family of ducks or geese in the first picture?
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That's funny! Mom asked if it was a squirrel. So much for my photo journalism. It's much less exotic: it's just a bit of downed branch.
ReplyDeleteI'm super jealous of your breakfast. That has always been my favorite meal at Mammaw's house. I hope that man's boat is still down at the dock. He was smart not to trust the dock, especially considering the new information we've had since that photo. Rosie's pictures are all SO cute. You oughta get her in a rain suit! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Lauri! The food at mom's is like eating at a five-star restaurant. Unbelievable.
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