WS has been gone since Thursday morning; he went to work as usual, then went to Maine to spend a couple of nights. He had class starting this morning (hence, spending last night there) and has a test tomorrow morning to renew his CWI certification. He should be back late Saturday afternoon.
That leaves me to do all the prep work for the hurricane. For those that don't know, we are right at the top edge of the purple area. They are saying the Monadnock region will be one of the hardest hit in NH - that would be our region. Of course, all this is subject to change, but we have to prepare like it is a worst case scenario.
If we are lucky, it will only be as bad as Bob, back in 1991. Then there was 80 MPH sustained wind and massive rain. I can still easily recall the image of WS in his yellow rain slicker digging a ditch so that the water pouring down from the back hill was diverted from the house and down back behind the sheds (at that time, the sheds weren't there). Since then the neighbor across the street has cut down a lot of trees and we get a gail effect from the wind coming up the hill on just midly windy days.
Last night I stopped at the store and got a couple of gallons of water and some D cell batteries. I also stopped at a craft store for picture frames, and while there, picked up a small bottle of oil lamp fuel. We already have those items at home, but getting a little extra just makes sense. We have plenty of non-perishable food for us as well as plenty of pet food, so I didn't have to stock up on any of that. We have candles applenty, so won't be in the dark. I emailed WS to ask about the gas situation for the generator, and he said we should be set if we need it for the fridge and freezer. I'll make sure to gas up the jeep Saturday after my running around.
I have service scheduled for the Jeep tomorrow morning (not part of preparations - already scheduled). Then I have to do the dump run and the laundry as well as other regular Saturday chores. Additionally, I have to get the outdoor stuff stored away; furniture off deck and patio, all potted plants stored safely, stuff that is normally stored under the deck needs to be placed back under there (WS had removed it to place stone under there and hasn't gotten it put back yet). Also, have to pick all tomatoes, peppers and basil. Corn and pumpkins will just have to ride out the storm. I'm sure I've forgotten something, but hopefully will remember and put them on the list I have going to keep me on track.
I should be kept busy tonight and Saturday.
Think of it as your ramped up exercise program for the week. Good luck, Sweetie!
Posted by: Cop Car | August 26, 2011 at 07:19 PM
Finally got to start dinner (leftovers, so it didnt' take long) about 9:15 last night. I got a bunch of the garden picked, but left anything that isn't ready - I'll do a last picking today. Also got the plants on the deck down below, and a bunch of other stuff got moved too.
Then I started vacuuming at 8:00 (I try to vacuum when WS isn't around as he is allergic to stuff the vacuum stirs up).
Extra calorie burnage - maybe I can have a brownie sundea tonight as a reward.
Posted by: bogie | August 27, 2011 at 06:11 AM
Have an extra brownie sundae on me, Bogie. You've earned it. Aren't you glad that all of this is scheduled for a weekend? Hang tight. (This will be a good check of your new roof.)
Posted by: Cop Car | August 27, 2011 at 09:41 AM