I'm in Rhode Island... about a mile from Ct line. It looks like the eye will miss us. There is no way the storm will miss us.We are high here, in the woods. Likely we'll lose power & communications. We are planning to spread our vehicles around, so no single tree fall can wipe out them all. The little generator I bought is running fine but my big Honda 6500 generator won't stay running. Too late now to get it serviced. We have the camper with it's gas appliances, a gas grill, a gas 2 burner hot plate. My cottage, rented to our niece, is a mile from the beach I have advised them to plan a sleep over someplace inland. I hope it is still standing after... there is a huge tree in the front yard, tiny lot... if it comes down, could wipe out the cottage &/or the house next door, or the utilities & block the street. I'll talk to you after...

I did not go out until the road was made "passable." In our rural area the Volunteer Fire Dept makes the road passable so emergency vehicles can get through. Good they don't wait for the utility company... the trees are still in the road. The Fire Company does not hesitate to pull the fuse on a house or street... then the utility must reset it.

Opened one lane.

Seems like the last time I seen that road it was flooded and water running everywhere... Not it got trees laying everywhere with power lines down...

And before that it was SNOW! Life in the sticks!

And before that it was SNOW! Life in the sticks!

I know the feeling...

And before that it was SNOW! Life in the sticks!

You do pretty well for yourself out there in the sticks. To be honest, I am impressed that a guy that uses a walker makes it work out there. With all respect intended, I hope I am that bold when I am your age.

I'm only 60. MS (Multiple Sclerosis) tends to age you though.

Well, I am sorry to hear that.

I know you don't hear from me much I'm sorry about that... I've got my own set of computer problems... I wanted to tell you JL Welding and FlagmanRuss you are always in my prayers. I look on this site as a large family and I'm the prayer warrior for all you. Here we have Texas that is huge with fires and then little Rhode Island both need prayers - God Bless MoparMom

Quick message to pass along...

well you cant top a mother's prayer for her family. we just had a major weather system pass over us and it is headed NE toward Russ. all the bad stuff missed hickory but landed SE of us. Hang on Russ more rain on the way.

Man the Lifeboats! Women & children first! Follow ME, your Captain!

Build a ark and take 2 of everything...

All wise Mom Speaks...

I am seeing the Texas wildfires on TV. It is so heartbreaking. There is just nothing to salvage... I sure hope you guys stay safe.Russ