Words are not very forthcoming at the moment, but maybe some pictures will help get things moving.
A team from the National Weather Service came to my little city this morning to survey damage from a storm that whipped through last night, trying to determine whether it was straight-line winds or a tornado. I can tell you from personal observation that there was rotation! These photos are taken from the alley behind Annie’s house — that’s her garage, driveway & tumbled bins. The tree was from an across-the-alley neighbor, which means that it fell from east to west (and a little north) — not the usual direction!
I’ve read posts on social media about people missing refuse bins, and another where someone found a trampoline in their yard — not theirs! Many, many trees came down, many cars got squished, an apartment complex was evacuated because part of the roof came off, a few thousand people were without power. It’s a mess. Luckily, I’ve heard of ZERO injuries/fatalities.
I did a quick survey of our back yard & ravine this morning and noticed one tree leaning against another… I don’t think it was doing that yesterday.
In other news…
I took the Eclipse (top down) to pick up plants at my CSA farm on Saturday — it’s about a 2-hour RT and down almost the entire length of Lake Winnebago — it was absolutely gorgeous!
The garden is shaping up and there’s something new happening every day! Veggie, flowers & herbs are all in — I have a couple of things to re-pot and bean seeds to sow, and that will happen this weekend.
I also plan to continue cleaning type and, hopefully, making a few proofs for a printing project that I have in mind. One color/pass? Two? That seems like a good project for a long weekend… I have Friday off, so will have a little head start…
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Glad you were spared any heavy damage.
Weather sure has been crazy these last few weeks.
Yikes, Vicki! and also LOVE what’s happening in your garden (iris!) and maybe happening with that type. and your long weekend plans. ENJOY!
It sounds like a mess, and I’m also glad your storms weren’t any worse. We’re supposed to get those storms tonight. Here’s hoping your type project goes well and you have a terrific long weekend!
Weather! It seems to be getting worse all the time (or is it that it is just reported more often?). Anyway, glad you and yours are safe. Your gardens look lovely. Have a wonderful long weekend!!
Oh heavens, Vicki! I am so glad there was not more damage and that you all are safe!
I’m relieved to here that you it’s damage to things only and not people. Hooray for gardening season, I hope yours is coming along well.
Hoo boy. The storms this year have been just brutal. It’s so shocking to see the damage left behind. I hope clean-up/recovery is a quick process, and that you’re spared further “excitement” this season. XO