a quick note on the hurricane

Apart from entertaining, we can use this blog to let folks in on what's going on. As far as Hurricane Irene goes, we are physically fine. The ferocity has taken us a bit by surprise, and I have to admit to being very nervous most of the day.

We currently have a tree through our shed roof but did not lose the freezers inside. As of now, they are still running. We still have power, and so far the house and cars are unscathed. Lot sof branches down. We have heard several trees fall around the neighborhood but have not seen them. My sister lost a tree but it fell clean. My mom's shed and fence and her neighbor's shed were crushed by a tree and she remains without power. Dad is also without power. Jess is fine, no complaints. Kim's parents in NC got well over a foot of rain, and a neighbor has piggybacked them into their generator circuit. Over half their town is dark. We are all fine.

We all still have about six hours to get completely out of the zone, and then another day or two for all the trees the firm up again and we can relax. There are many who face a night of possible flooding east of us, and if a shed is all we lose we are more than ahead of where things could have ended up. With nearly 40 trees in our yard, this is truly a blessing.

We are worried about friends in the tidewater area and would love to hear from you in particular, Chesapeake, if you have power and are okay.

Please pray for those still in harm's way.

- Mike, for Kim

Revolution

You say you want a revolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know that you can count me out
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
all right, all right

You say you got a real solution
Well, you know
We'd all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well, you know
We're doing what we can
But when you want money
for people with minds that hate
All I can tell is brother you have to wait
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
all right, all right
Ah

ah, ah, ah, ah, ah...

You say you'll change the constitution
Well, you know
We all want to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well, you know
You better free your mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don't you know it's gonna be all right
all right, all right
all right, all right, all right
all right, all right, all right
John Lennon 1968