Safe in Seattle
I live in Seattle. Right in the path of the terrible windstorm that swept through the area a couple days ago.
While the force, and subsequent damage, is nothing like the damage done by hurricanes, tornados, and tropical storms, around the rest of the country, it certainly has had left devastation in its wake.Fortunately, I was spared any major damage – just a little cosmetic damage that can be easily taken care of.
However, I have been without power for about 36 hours now, and have no idea of when it may be restored. Current estimate is another couple of days. My energy company has nearly three quarters of a million customers without power, all of us clamoring for our respective neighborhoods to get to the top of the list.
I spent last night in a hotel. Today I’m hanging out at a library where there is power and a fairly good wi-fi connection. Tonight I’ll be sleeping at home, right in front of the fireplace from which I can hopefully soak up some heat. Posting may be sporadic until things are back under control.
Thanks to everyone who has sent an email inquiring about how I am. I’m safe. Life is inconvenient, but under control. And, as a friend reminded me earlier today, it’s an adventure.
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4 opinions for Safe in Seattle
Hsien Lei
Dec 17, 2006 at 10:52 am
What is up with Seattle weather this year?!?! I hope all of you guys will be able to stay warm, dry, and fed!
Barry Hurd
Dec 17, 2006 at 1:17 pm
Sorry to hear you are without power. I live up north in the Marysville area and didn’t lose power/utils.
Its always sad to hear that the other pro-bloggers of the world are getting smacked around by nature.
Barry
Mary Jo Manzanares
Dec 17, 2006 at 5:55 pm
Thanks, Hsien. I’m doing well, although still no power. Fortunately power has been retored to the central business district, and that means supplies and services are available. I’m writing at the library now, and it’s warm. My gadgets are re-charging, and I have free wi-fi (albeit slow). Life is good right now — but it’s going to be another cold night!
Mary Jo Manzanares
Dec 17, 2006 at 6:02 pm
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Barry.
You’re lucky this storm, although your area usually gets hit much harder than it did this time.
You just gotta try to make the best of it, and conserve the resources that you do have. I remain optimitic that service will be restored soon.
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