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We survived Big Bertha...

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:44 pm
by Keling
 Well, Bermuda couldn't let us go without a final hurricane! Let me just say we NEVER get a hurricane before the end of August, and even that is considered early - for us, they only ever come in September and October... So it was a big surprise that Bertha came - I really didn't think it would be much of anything, but the wind and rain began picking up on Sunday night, and Monday was a full tropical storm - the hurricane portions stayed out to sea. However, we did lose internet and power at my SIL's house, and the phone and power were still out at our apartment the next morning when we got over there.

I did go out it in it! LOL! Went to do my grocery shopping - got soaking wet bringing the stuff from the shop and putting it into the car! Didn't go anywhere after that, especially with the boys. DH got home from work alright, too, thankfully!

Most of the damage is wind-blown leaves everywhere, but a few trees did get knocked down as well around different places. WORST damage is that our car is flooded - not fun when you have 3 weeks to sell it! Super soggy carpet... YUCK! DH just went to town to find tools to take the seats out to see if he can get it apart and dried out.

Re: We survived Big Bertha...

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:46 pm
by DN in MN
Thank goodness it wasn't worse. Good luck with drying out the car!

Re: We survived Big Bertha...

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:24 pm
by emarie803
 Glad to hear that you are ok! That sucks about the car, but hopefully it will dry out.

Re: We survived Big Bertha...

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:36 pm
by scrapaholic
 wow glad you are ok, stay safe in those times.

Re: We survived Big Bertha...

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:11 pm
by Wheeliegirl
 Glad to hear that you and your family are ok!

Re: We survived Big Bertha...

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:36 pm
by butterfly843
 Glad you are ok.

Re: We survived Big Bertha...

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:50 pm
by scrapgram
 
Sorry about your car, but I am happy that you and your family are ok.  Will keep you all in my prayers.

Re: We survived Big Bertha...

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:41 am
by diannakris
 Glad to hear you're okay!
 Let's hope it's a quiet season!