Thanks to everyone for concern & well wishes. Some problems, but we'll overcome -- lost a 50 ft Oak tree in front of the house . . . it missed the house, but took out a utility pole & electricity for the neighborhood; road still blocked, & no electricity. Garage flooded, but water stopped at threshold of the back door -- water-logged furniture stored there & soggy boxes of memories. We'll remember the good times! Undercarriage of my car was submerged in water -- destroyed electrical "harnesses" & "totaled" the car. Departure for trip celebrating my 70th birthday has been delayed, but not cancelled -- immediate issues being resolved now (tree in the street, mildewing items soaked in the garage), & other items can wait 'til we return. By comparison to so many others, in the Caribbean & elsewhere in JAX & FL, we are blessed.
Notes & well wishes of so many people have been gratifying & terribly appreciated by Wendy & me . . . sorry for not many responses. With no electricity, clean-up underway, & low battery resources for "devices," we're pretty much offline.
Meanwhile, still planning to be on SBH at Thanksgiving. I'm confident that my favorite spots will have re-opened, & friends will be welcoming, as always. Vegetation probably will look worse for Irma's devastation, but there'll be good will all around . . . and many stories shared. We hope to see some of you there! Again, genuine gratitude to all for your messages.
