Sunday, July 19, 2009

The Storm



Hello, here is a picture of one of the trees in our neighborhood that was blown down last night. We went for a walk with the dogs and it was quite an excursion. 4 Doors down a great big branch had come down so we could not go that way. It was blocking the sidewalk and their yard was all full of huge branches, it looks like it was a hit and miss affair. I live in an area where all the trees have been here forever, my house was built in 1912 and I have a tree that I am sure is as old as the house. So they get old and weak, and well down they come. I think we were all very lucky and I did not see any broken windows on our walk. I know we have to go rake the twigs off the grass before we can cut it. We have just one of those push mowers as we have been trying to be more earth friendly. So that was realy the excitement for the weekend. I am grateful I am here and that the storm passed, any difficulties in our lives so too will they pass. Have a great Monday.

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  1. I'm just glad that you're okay....

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  2. I'm so glad that you and your home are safe and ok.

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  3. thanks Holly and Char, It really makes you think. Although the sky was just beautiful with all the light, I have to admit I was a little scared because the wind was howling in here. The pets were scared, 2 dogs, the cat, the bird and I, of course macho husband says oh this is nothing!lol

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  4. Hi Cinner!!
    Wow what a storm that must have been!! Thanks for dropping by, we are praying that that farm is for us.....we will wait and see!! I fell in love with it. Even Pete was impressed withthe place!!
    Well then you would have no excuse for not visiting me in Australia would you??????
    Love you sunshine
    Kathie
    xoxo

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  5. Oh Kathie, I will be praying for you and Pete.No I would not have any good reason. Once I win that lottery, I will be there by breakfast. Think of you often. Big Hug!

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  6. Cannot believe the size of the roots on that tree! Very glad you and your house are safe! Enjoy your week!

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  7. THAT IS HUGE! First flowers and now trees!
    Be safe, and count your blessings!

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  8. i always say canadian summers are the best, not so much this year. the newspaper this morning had photos of edmonton, smucked by a rare type of wind. glad you are okay.

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  9. HOLY CRAP and I'm not just talking about that uprooted tree. C-Woman, I've been trying for 6 days to leave a comment here and my STOOPID computer would NOT open the comments, ever, not once. So while I've been reading your posts since I got back from England, I haven't even been able to say hello. NOT LIKING THAT!!! Can you send me your email address, if'n you have one, pretty please? I'm taking NO more chances!

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  10. Toni, I just assumed you were busy catching up from your trip. I thought to self, She will be here soon, I have had others say they have had trouble too. Don't know whats up with that I will send you my email.

    Thanks everyone for your well wishes and yes some of the trees are huge. If I get energy later I will be off to gather some branches. Have a great day!

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  11. Wow quite the storm Cinner. We get a few of those ourselves here. The wind can really pick up off the Ocean, I had a branch once go right through our roof once...it was ok no one was hurt and our insurance covered the repairs....but mother nature has a way to remind us from time to time who the boss is doesn't she.

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  12. I waas in West Van once Crista and the wind off the ocean right freaked me out.

    Toni no problem, some have been having trouble, not sure why.

    Margie and Kath thanks for visiting and wishing me well...I don't think anyone was hurt. the summers are usually hot here, what they say about the weather is wait one moment and it will change. Take care.

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  13. We get some storms here and I have seen trees like this since we moved here last year. These are great photos of the trees torn from the ground. Can I use your tree photos in my blog sometime?

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