Saturday, October 27, 2012

Part Tropical, Part Nor'easter

We have been getting calls all morning from friends who are truly, deeply worried about Sandy and it's potential to devastate the region. Just keep in mind that what you're hearing on the news may not actually be about our area specifically. Right now (and it's true, this could change) we are looking at 2-5 inches of rain in western Mass and a strong nor'easter - nothing we haven't dealt with many times. Of course, after last year, everyone's fears are understandable (we, in fact, were trapped in our house behind downed trees and power lines for 4 days), but at the moment, Sandy looks to be less intense than initially predicted, although it's likely to be a long storm, even 4 days in duration. The power could go out (it often does), and so preparations should be taken. But don't panic. Stay calm, keep breathing. Find batteries. This is also a good link if you want the most up-to-date information for the region: Weather Wisdom for New England.
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4 comments:

  1. FrannyOctober 27, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Good luck on you endeavor. Good luck on Sandy. Mom

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  2. Melanie W.October 27, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Down here in Arlington, VA, the stores are packed with people buying water and batteries and fueling up to flee inland if need be. I have to say, though, that there's something appealing about a storm of Biblical intensity hitting Washington, perhaps (?) cleansing it of its sins. So I don't know whose side to be on, exactly. Will keep you posted ...

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  3. eileen eOctober 27, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    meanwhile in other Fall news . . . Geese blow me away. Every time. Fall and Spring. A HUGE group passed over our house this morning. I love hearing them. They are in a close tie with spring peepers and crickets for my favorite soundscapes. Aaah Nature. We love you. Thank you.

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  4. SharonOctober 28, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Eileen: I totally agree - it is the most amazing thing to hear geese in flight - pulls you right out of whatever you are doing at that moment (in a delightful way!). On Friday, I passed a gaggle of more than 500 geese preening and chattering to each other (I assume) on a huge field at UMASS. I imagined they were conferring about the storm down south and how to navigate around it. Then again, maybe they were just gathering for a game!
    Melanie: Thanks for the view from Virginia - and our first political reference. (Love it!)

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