What’s on the iPod: Quiet Little Voices by We Were Promised Jetpacks
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Imagine two days with a license to do nothing, especially after a party which you’d worked three days to prepare for. Drop Internet and phone connection long enough that you’re able to delve into books and magazines for the first time in ages. For that, I thank you, Sandy.
As hurricanes go, Sandy was a little bit of a no-show here. I’m assuming north and south of us got the brunt of the winds. We had wind, but nothing like what was predicted. In fact, the weather people were saying the winds were a few thousand feet above and there wasn’t a way to tell if they would descend and cause chaos. They didn’t. Not here, anyway.
We opened the front door Monday evening as she started to cause trouble. The noise was constant and ominous. There was some serious wind out there. However, the trees were being tussled about, but not as seriously as the sound would suggest. The winds we were hearing were not at ground level. Amen. I’d still be out of power if that were the case.
Our power went out around 10 pm and came back yesterday evening at 5:30. Not bad considering what was predicted. I’m not one to run to the store every storm and stock up because honestly? People have enough food in their homes already. They’re just not cooking it. Since we have a gas stove, I knew we’d be able to eat just fine. If the gas goes out, peanut butter. Chips. Raw vegetables. Canned fruit and beans. Dry cereal. Starvation wouldn’t occur. It just may not be as pleasant as your average day.
Another thing that didn’t happen — flooding. Amen. Irene had every road blocked around us. We were land locked for a day. And that’s it — just a day. Eventually, storms disappear, waters recede quickly, and life resumes per usual. Our basement was dry thanks to a sump pump in the window well that causes us trouble (the water leaks in through the point where the slider window panels meet). There wasn’t much water anyway. Again, amen.
My phone goes out when the power does — the curse of fiber optics. It has a battery backup, but that thing died years ago and we’ve just now found where to replace it. It’s not your average battery, so Best Buy doesn’t carry it, nor does Verizon who installed it. So I had six messages on my voice mail when the phones did come on.
No work possible while I was offline — we had a full house as stepdaughter’s train and her fiance’s flight were canceled. They leave this morning, and they’re probably glad to be heading toward a more normal routine, as we all are. Two days inside together is lovely, but we all start to seek out quiet spaces. Or at least I do.
Today, back to normal. The work was, thankfully, cleared up on Wednesday, and the projects in front of me have longer deadlines. Time to research and maybe even work on personal projects. A nice day ahead of me, I hope.
How are you? I feel like I’ve been gone for ages. Thanks to all who checked in and served as a contact. Were you affected by Sandy? If so, how did you fare?
Glad to hear ya'll are all safe and didn't have too much trouble with the storm!
We came through it pretty well. I admit I'm glad I wasn't in NYC.
Fabulous news. So far, all my East Coast friends seem to be doing well. Thank the Lord!
Glad your area escaped significant damage, Lori!
Not sure what that basement window situation is, exactly, but would a little clear caulking on the joint help keep water out? It should come off fairly easily when you need to open the window. Just a thought.
I highly recommend everyone take a weekly technology break. No e-mail, no cell phone, no tablets. We've all seen people who are so hyper-connected that they forget how important human interaction is. It's an easy trap to fall into, and stepping back from the gadgets for a day is a great reminder of that. It's like the 21st Century version of getting back to nature.
Thanks, Allie. I appreciate you worrying about me. 🙂
Devon, make that two of us glad you weren't in Manhattan!
So far, so good, Cathy. Minor stuff compared to what New Jersey and Manhattan had.
Paula, it's where the window opens. Basic slider window and the water comes in right at the point where the two panes of glass join. Nothing to be done about it. The real solution involves grading the ground away from the house.
And I agree — one day a week minus electronic distractions!
so glad you're okay… so very glad
Thanks, Anne. 🙂 Glad everyone I know is okay.