Dorothy knew what she was talking about, didn't she?
We left Laurens early yesterday and did well using backroads rather than the Interstate. Plenty of rain but nothing dangerous and Ms Google (as we call her) warned us whenever we should change our route because of flooding.
We actually enjoyed the trip. Bob and Rosie are good travelers, and there are so many wonderful old things to see on the blue highways of South Carolina, the roads we prefer to travel. This abandoned business is in the middle of nowhere near Santee.
We had the best news when we got home: no damage to our house or trees. Just a lot of tree stuff to pick up when all this is over. What a relief!
Now we await flooding. Georgetown is at the confluence of five rivers, on a bay of the ocean, with some tiny barrier islands between us and the Atlantic. All the rivers north and west of us are gathering rain water and escorting it down through the coastal towns on the way to the sea in the next few days. And meanwhile, it has not stopped raining here.
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As happy as we are to be home, as tired as we got of that motel room, we are also grateful for sweet experiences in Laurens. On Saturday we came back to our room after a drive and a picnic lunch and were completely surprised to find some kind person had left us a little note and two $20 McDonalds gift cards at the desk!
The generosity of people in times of need never ceases to amaze. I am thrilled to hear you are safe and that their is no damage, praying that the anticipated floods will not affect you. My heart goes out to all those that are affected by this terrible storm.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear no wind or tree damage. Is there something you can do to prevent approaching flood waters from reaching your house and belongings?
ReplyDeleteWorried about your house every time I saw Georgetown on one of the weather maps. Glad it's ok, hope the flooding isn't too bad. How kind people are.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear your house survived, hope you dodge the flooding.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you are safe and no damage to your home. I hope you escape any major flooding.
ReplyDeleteAaaaaaaah - so there you go, Paul and Cynthia, I knew my 2 schooners of 4XXXX beer for Paul and a delightful glass of Hunter Valley Semillion Blanc for you would do the trick and save storm damage to your home.
ReplyDeleteI suppose you two now expect me to get me hence to the pub and drink that no flooding will occur.
What are you, two, trying to do??????????? Turn me in the "GOOD OLD SOAK" mate?????
What would Mason think?
Cheers, beers and burps
Colin
PS: I hope you don't expect me to drink to the cat and the dog also????
Good to hear that you are safe and your place suffered very little damage.
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful.. some good soul left a little surprise..
ReplyDeleteGreat news to hear that your house and trees weren't damaged. I hope the floods don't give you grief either. Its so nice to hear people are thoughtful and kind.
ReplyDeleteGlad to be home again, but the floods I saw on tv here doesn't look nice. Hope you will keep dry!
ReplyDeleteGlad to read about your good news.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you suffered no appreciable damage, but the state as a whole looks pretty devastated. I hope that the water in your area does not rise any higher. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteDear Cynthia, I've thought of you every day since mid-week last week, wondering where you were in relation to the path of the storm. I read your previous post about learning home with the cat and the dog and driving to a safer area. Now, I gather, you are back home. But what about the rain and the flooding????? Are you okay? I so hope so. Peace.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you, so glad you and the critters are safe. Hope for no flooding for you. Sounds like you faired pretty good so far!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you escaped major damage - I hope your lucky streak continues. I like the photo of the old abandoned business.
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ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that you had no damage from 'Florence'!!! And wish you well, with your present danger.
Can't imagine how difficult this whole ordeal has been. -sigh- We are in the upper NE, and 'land-locked', so we don't experience such. But of course, our winters can be tough. As you know, since you came from Minnesota. :-)
Happy to have come across your blog...
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I noticed a comment by you, elsewhere... Actually noticed your Icon pic... With the Eiffel Tower. :-) We spent 8 days in Paris, back in '99, so it caught my eye.
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One more comment!!!! :-)))))
ReplyDeleteI want to say how much I appreciate your blog look!
Nice big print. Easy to read. Nice spacing. Thank you!
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