Honey, Tacoma Tent and Awning called, They want their canopy back.
What an amazing series of storms we have had in the Pacific Northwest. Record rainfall followed by record flooding. Then came the winds. First one storm then another then the third and strongest. I am not sure how high the wind speeds were, at the storms peak most power was lost and no measurements were recorded. I belive 70mph plus is what has been reported by the local news. Over a million people were without power from Canada down to Southern Oregon including us. We also lost our internet service it just came back this morning. I work in the local hardware store and we fired up the generator a few lights and the cash registers, Passed flashlights amongst ourselves and and helped wherever we could. We ran out of generators, propane and D batteries right away. People are generally good natured and helpful to each other and it really is heartwarming to see and hear. Our local radio station has made it easy for the needy and the helpful to get together. They are broadcasting when people offer help and what and where it is, if you call they give phone numbers out. We shared our generator with our neighbor. Matt hooked up her heat and fridge as well as ours. Our power went out on Thursday night before I got home from work. I thought I would have a little time because the worst of the storm wasn't supposed to come until after midnight. When the weather started to change we had weird violent weather squalls, mad rushes of wind, torrential rain and lightning in unexpected areas. Sammy went to stay with her cousin who never lost power because they are so close to the substation. I worked friday and most of Saturday with no lights. Saturday night we had power back at home and celebrated by watching a movie! Some of the people I work with still don't have power and it is Tuesday the 19th. WE are expecting another storm only 30 mph winds though that doesn't seem like much after last week. Matt and I also became grandparents on Wednsday~ Woohoo!!! Alena was born by emegency c-section when her heart rate dropped too low. T.J. and Kendra are such proud parents and I am so proud of the two of them. What a little beauty! Yes I am biased... so? Lifes a blur!
I am so glad to have my internet service back,and thankful for heat and light. It has been one long eventful week.
Merry Christmas!!!!