Take care Robo.

Too bad that wasn't just a sharpie extension over Nova Scotia :-/ Hope it's less than anticipated.

Take care, Robo! Thanks for the picture of Emmett and Penny. It's been a while since you posted about them.

Emmett looks like he is prepared for any falling branches. He and Penny are so cute. Good luck in the storm. Maybe it will lose strength as it gets to you. Don’t forget to grind the coffee in case the power goes out! Charge up your phone, too.

Robo, check in when you can. It looks like you are out of power. I pay attention to hurricanes and is the the first storm that has stayed so potent over many miles?

Hey robo. Hope you are okay. Are you able to let Penny out safely? The news makes it sound like the biggest threat to people is flying debris and the best bet is to just stay inside, but dogs do need to go out periodically, don't they. My DD has been keeping us updated and since none of them are from the east coast, they really don't know what to expect. They've filled every container in the house with water and cooked a bunch of food in case the power is out for awhile. Not much I can do from here except worry.

Wishing you all safety and a quick return to normal.

Wow, it seems like there were 100 mph winds in Halifax. Hoping for safety for everyone, though I'm sure Robo has no power. There were over 300,000 without power.

It seems like they're being hit pretty hard with wind and rain. Lots of downed trees and power outages.'

I'm looking forward to having robo checking in as soon as she can. Hoping she and her family and friends are getting through this safely.

daisychain - I hope your daughter and her roommates are hunkered down and are safe.

Hi everybody! We are ok and our house is ok! No power and I’m guessing it will be out for a few days as there are lots of downed trees and lines in our neighbourhood.

Thanks for checking in, Robo!

Glad you're ok! As an aside, I've recently been reading up on the Halifax area and am considering it for a future vacation. Such a beautiful place. I hated to see it hit by such a destructive storm. Stay safe!

Robo, glad you came through the storm safely. Now, we just need to hear from Daisy’s daughter.

Thanks for the update Robo and I'm glad you are all safe.

I'm glad all is well Robo.

Glad you're okay, robo, but what a clean up it's going to be. I keep thinking about the beautiful public gardens next to our Airbnb. Haven't heard from DD yet this morning, but I'm confident they are just having a sleep in after being up with the storm. More worried about my 15 year old who had a group sleepover at a new friend's house whose family we don't know well (there was a big music festival going on down the street - hoping they didn't try to sneak out). Now that is a dangerous situation ;-)

ETA: Idaclaire, I'd encourage a trip, and a side trip to PEI, as well - just not during hurricane season.

Edited again: DD is fine but man, crazy damage. I think this is a few doors down from them.

robo - Thanks for letting us know that you and family are ok. looks like lots of damage throughout the maritimes but everyone is safe. Stay away from falling limbs. I hope power is back on soon and that you're warm and comfortable. The wind and rain must have been something to hear.

I had the news on and at the press conference on the storm those charged with doing the repairs and cleanup are asking people to stay off the roads. Apparently there are massive lineups of cars at take-out coffee places playing havoc creating traffic jams for the crews. Tim Hortons anyone?

Yup! Everyone is back to work today but the emergency office is still asking everyone to stay off the roads. I wish they’d been a little more forceful about it so I could have the day off!!!

I lost power again so just went out to my inlaws’ to Shower and have a hot coffee!! Emmett is enjoying time with Nana as per usual. They get along like a house on fire.

cell coverage is VERY bad so it’s been hard for me to read and post but I really appreciate all the good thoughts :)

Heres a photo of Emmett during the storm eating his “storm chips” - as soon as there’s a storm warning here everyone runs out for potato chips!

Glad you checked in Robo. Stay safe!!

Emmett is the very cutest thing ever!

Emmett is such a cutie. These storms are extremely scary and and can be so devastating. Hope your power comes on quickly! So glad you are okay!

(OMG your house is upside down though! Too bad you weren't safely landed in Kansas now. Then you could have the day off. JK ;-))

We were at my sister's for Brigade days this weekend and there was sheet lightning.! It made us quite jumpy.

It knocked out our power as it hit a pole of our neighbour's. Luckily it was just getting windy near the end of the fireworks. The heavy rain, thunder and sheet lightning held off till it music and events were all completely done for the night.

Robo, Emmett is adorable as always. I wish they could stay babies/toddlers forever.

Thanks for letting us know robo. And I see that Penny is waiting in what is probably her usual position, for anything that Emmett might "drop" on the floor.

They look upright on my phone but turn upside down when I upload?! Very frustrating!

So glad you are all ok after the storms. Thank goodness for in-laws and friends when you need a shower or hot coffee or a meal, right? Emmett seems to be unaffected by it all and is enjoying the chips.

Great to see Emmett and Penny. Happy all is well.