For us, it started on Friday with torrential rain (about three inches), 45 mph winds, gusts around 60 mph, and the rain changing to snow. Once the wind began to ramp up, I figured I better make some food while we still had power. John was working from home and questioned why we needed two chicken pot pies, but it turns out we did.
They're a little sloppy and funny-looking because I made them in a big hurry and didn't have enough pastry to make a lattice for the second one, but I kind of like the fish. It's a good thing I hurried because the power went out about five minutes after I took them out of the oven. My neighbor came over to check and make sure we didn't have electricity before he reported the outage, and I gave him one of the pies when he said he hadn't had time to go to the grocery store.
I took a walk on Sunday and saw pretty much the same thing everywhere I went.
We are among the lucky ones in our area. Our power came back on Saturday night, so we were only without electricity for 36 hours or so. Fifty percent of the people in our county still don't have service restored as of Sunday night, and the best estimate is that it may take until Wednesday ...
when we get to do it all again with the next Nor'easter. The winds aren't predicted to be quite as strong, but I'm going to be prepared with food, flashlights, charged devices, and knitting at the ready.
Here's hoping for plenty of electricity and fewer downed trees in the week ahead.
I was thinking about you during the storm, and hoping you were hunkering down -- safe and sound. It's always so shocking to see those big trees go down! I hope your next storm is a much more manageable one. XOXO
ReplyDeleteOur area was hit hard, too, but luckily we didn't have any damage to our trees. We were without power for almost 30 hours and that's plenty long for me.
ReplyDeleteGlad you have your power back. We have a son in VA who was without power from Friday morning until Sunday evening. And another son in PA who still does not have power and they've been told they won't until at least Weds. But that is only if the next storm misses them. Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you were safe. I was sending good thoughts your way over the weekend. Those poor trees though... it makes my heart ache.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you are safe and that you got your power back. I hate seeing those big trees down! My brother, in NY State, said his power is on but parts of his yard are buried in 3-4 foot snow drifts and other parts are bare. Hope the next storm is not as bad.
ReplyDeleteWow! Much more tree damage up your way than mine Bonny. I think there were a lot of downed trees in Philadelphia (believe East River Drive was closed due to downed trees). Glad you are safe and here's hoping the next one is not so bad. I love your little fish on your chicken pot pie - too cute!!
ReplyDeleteOur 10" of snow look like nothing in comparison to your storm! Friends were stuck here in SLC because they couldn't get home to Boston. I very glad you were safe and your pies were fully cooked. How kind of you to share one of the beauties with your neighbor.
ReplyDeleteI thought about you off and on all weekend, Bonny. So glad you and your husband were safe! The destruction looks like it could have been so much worse for you. You are so sweet to share with your neighbor! I'm sure he appreciated it. I hope the next storm is much smaller and milder. I don't know how you stayed warm while your power was off for so many hours.
ReplyDeleteOh man! Glad that you are safe and once again with power!!
ReplyDeleteWatching the news, I thought...good thing the trees haven't leafed out if that many came down with bare limbs. Hope you are safe.
ReplyDeleteWise one. Im off to check my flashlights and candles. We are getting ready for high winds and some snow. Not tons of snow but more icey and windy conditions. Bonny Im so glad you are ok!
ReplyDeleteWhew! I am glad you are safe. All those fallen trees and limbs and another storm on the way. My Connecticut kids were also without power. Stay warm and safe. Keep the knitting needles and flashlights at the ready.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! One of my Philly friends was without power for 72 hours - I'm hoping her house warms up before this next storm arrives (today, right?!) I'm playing catchup (finally!) this morning and have enjoyed reading about your adventures with garlic apple cider and the never-ending Hitchhiker (I think I ran across Zeno's Paradox somewhere else in the past week ... hummmm). and seeing your Daphne blooms. Laughed out loud that John thinks you might be photographing her more than your boys. But you're right, we are enjoying her show! (hope things are going more smoothly for your dad's estate - or at least you could be knitting while you're on hold)
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes! Wow. I've been watching Maine and the coast here on the news, they got slammed. Looks like you did too! Batten down the hatches...there's more to come!
ReplyDeletewe lost power last Friday for six hours before it was really windy or devastating so I felt lucky (?). I am glad you are okay and safe!!
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