Gee Nell, it looks like Fay did a number on you too, thank goodness you've got your power back on. It's a shame about your Oak they are such beautiful trees, I love looking at their framework in the winter months. Here's hoping your DH has a speedy recovery and weather wise wishing you warm weather and gentle breezes. The weather is kind of yucky up here right now, but bearable.

Annette

Wow, you really DID have a terrible weekend, Nell!
I'm glad you are otherwise "undamaged".
Best of luck with the clean up and DH recovery!
Patti

We sure have been watching that Fay, though not as strong as many, she sure packed enough punch to do tooo much damage. I am glad everyone is safe tho.

Having power is a really good thing!! Insurance should hopefully help to pay off the clean up. Or, to help the premiums stay low, it could be a DIY.

Nancy.

Thank goodness it missed your house. I can't imagine the amount of rain you've had. Hope Fay is pulling a disappearing act by now. We might see a little of her by Wed. or Thurs. We can always tell when we get a rain from one of your huge storms...there is an oceany smell to the air. (really!!)

georgeanne

I hope your hubby changes improves on all counts, very quickly, Nell. Thank goodness the damage did not include your home or other household structures. I'm sorry about the loss of your oak, and the clean-up required.

Lornra

I am so sorry that your DH has had a tough time. And then this storm, which doesn't seem to be done yet !! It is still blasting folks with rain....we needed it and I am glad we got it but could do w/o all the mess. It will take me days to clean up and I didn't have a whole tree fall. Please be careful and I hope DH speeds along to recovery. c

Nell, you have my deepest sympathy (on both counts). After the ice storm, you couldn't even see our ground, just mounds and mounds of ice-covered limbs and tree tops. Our son and his family worked all day long to cut up and remove the debris. We could never have done it without them.

Our experience was insurance only covers damage caused to structures and will only pay for removal if they are on buildings.

Nell ~ I'm so sorry that you had a horrible weekend. Hope your DH is soon feeling better.

So glad that oak did not fall on your house or an automobile. Yes, things will grow back, but it doesn't help when you look out and everything is not as it was before the storm hit. Clean up after storms is depressing and work you did NOT count on.

Bless your heart. May you be blessed with strength and grace and peace as you go about the clean up and taking care of your DH.

Hugs ~ FlowerLady

Nell, sorry that Fay gave you such a horrible time. I'll throw my chain saw in my truck and be right down to help you clean up that oak tree, at least in spirit.

With all of our technology and progress, Mother Nature can still give us a whuppin' without even trying hard, it seems. I'll try to remember your situation the next time I'm whining about snowy and cold weather.

Hang in there, baby, and I wish your DH a speedy recovery. Tell him not to be ornery.

ThinMan

I've been following the Fay threads here for several days, knew from national news that she wasn't done Friday. We worry for your safety. The irony is that we have to wait until power is restored and you have a few minutes to spare from clean-up.

Wish you were closer: I'd join TM with my little electric chainsaw. Oak is much sought after by folks who heat with wood stoves: know anyone who might help you out in exchange for a few logs?

Glad to read DH's surgery went well. One of the challenges of recovery is overcoming boredom. And, when you're the care-giver, forgiving (in my experience) the little bell ringing for attention every 15 minutes. Best wishes!

Ana

Hi Nell,
I haven't been coming to the conversation side for awhile, as I am adjusting to going back to work, and don't always get here anyway. As a matter of fact, the reason I'm here now is because I accidently hit the button, meaning to hit "discussions".

I'm sorry for all you're going through, and hope your DH starts feeling better and you have the energy and strength you need for the clean up.

Sue