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Comments (18)Is the yellow rose 'Cl. Lady Hillingdon'? I can't decide between that and 'Gloire de Dijon'...But then I think it is neither because I don't see any red on the stems. Whatever it is, it is beautiful, I love the shade of yellow. alida...See MoreAny Plans for Today?
Comments (12)I've got to make a trip to the credit union. My daughters company spent the week end (yes, Easter Sunday too) remodeling and repainting. I think they were going to be mostly finished by today, so I'll see! I woke up thinking I've got the Texas Tour girls here Thurs. and I should clean and clean and clean, but hey!! this is the way we live!! I can't wait to see them all--I've met Eva and Kathytx, so I have 5 new gals to meet. The sun's out and it's going to be a beautiful day. I may get a flat of impatiens. We've lost 5 trees since Ike, so I don't have the totally shady yard I used to!! Y'all have a good day....See MoreSandy's aftermath
Comments (86)Annie I think you'll have to agree that the areas effected by Sandy today cannot be compared to storms of 1938 or 1944? Nor can Sandy be compared to Irene, Floyd, Gloria, Donna, Carol etc. The infrastructure (transportation, electricity, gas) of today are MUCH larger and more complex than in 1938 or 44. The areas are more populated and more developed along the coast than 1938 or 44. Thankfully today building codes have improved and are better designed to allow structures to withstand higher wind thresholds. Fortunately technology has advanced as well, alerting us to storms sooner than in 1938 or 44 allowing those in harms way to evacuate when told, or for those who remain, to become better prepared for what may come. Yes, these areas experience snowstorms and blizzards and probably have (or should have) alternative heat sources - allowing them to stay warm if the electricity goes out for an extended period of time during a snowstorm. The sources helping the area today have done this before. Perhaps not for your particular area, but have on other occasions under much worse conditions than those of Sandy. I think people have to realize that it is going to take a long, long, long time to rebuild - and some may never. I think the important thought for those affected is to hold on. That help is out there and on the way - from all over the country. It just may not happen as quickly as they'd think or like, but its on the way. People need to pull together to stay strong and to stay safe....See MoreHalloween Snowstorm follow up
Comments (7)That was a real mess. I had never thought much about the leaves still being on the trees and how much worse that could make it! We had a terrible Halloween ice storm about 18 years ago. I remember hearing the trees cracking and the miles of power lines/poles that went down. We had another severe ice storm 2 years ago in February. They have started placing the power poles closer together, as the new wood in the poles isn't as good anymore, so thus the lack of strength. By placing the poles closer together it helps with the heavy load of ice. We have both regular power and REC (rural electric). Our home has the regular power company, but our farm locations have REC. The price for REC power is just crazy high - and getting higher due to the storms. We are lucky enough to have large generators (tractor PTO powered). I can run pretty much anything in my house - but I do have to watch to make sure I don't overload. We have to run 220 power in our barns and livestock feeding operations. That generator ran 24 hours a day, for 12 days in the storm two years ago. Shazam! That one was very costly!!! Thanks for the pictures - especially the before and after. That really puts it in perspective!...See Moreroselee z8b S.W. Texas
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