I woke today dreaming of the huge storm heading our way.. I jumped to the window and was surprised to see that it was just drizzling out.. .. No matter.. I knew the real fury of the storm was still well south of us..  Diane and I ventured outside to secure the yard..Everything like garbage cans  that weren’t  tied down we dragged in to the garage.. We even tarped Max’s pizza oven

I spent the day waiting for the storm to hit.. but.. it really never did.. It rained steadily through the day.. but nothing remarkable. The river by our house is up.. but no more so than during the spring thaws.   I only recall a few blustery moments.. but even no big wind to speak off…

I guess I should have been relieved.. but somehow I couldn’t help feeling like we’d been short changed. All od the prep, all of the hype.. for naught.. On the other hand.. I guess I really should be more appreciative.. I do know other parts of the state got hit really hard.. I  was very saddened to hear that a woman got swept away by a swollen river in Southern Vermont and presumably drowned…. (I have to sit here a minute after writing that.. how do I keep writing after relating soemthing like that.. ?)

Bennington and Rutland had major flooding.. I even think nearby Waterbury and Motnpellier had problems… My mom and dad called from Massachusetts to say that a huge tree blew down in their front yard .. it barely missed their house..

So.. I’l count us as  very lucky.. Our thoughts go out to all on the east coast who did get damage..

It will be nice to see the sun tomorrow..

I’ll leave you with one of my favorite Ledbelly songs.. “Goodnight Irene”.. been on my mind all day..

Last Saturday night I got married
We went and settled down
Now me and my wife are parted
I think I’ll take a little walk downtown

Irene good-night, Irene good-night
Good-night Irene, good-night Irene
I’ll see, I’ll see you in my dreams

Sometimes I live in the country
Sometimes I live in the town
Sometimes I take a fool notion
I think I’ll jump in the river and drown

Irene good-night, Irene good-night
Good-night Irene, good-night Irene
I’ll see, I’ll see you in my dreams
I’ll see, I’ll see you in my dreams

Now fellas stop your gamblin’
Stop stayin’ out late every night
Stay home with your wife and children
Stay by the fireside light

Irene good-night, Irene good-night
Good-night Irene, good-night Irene
I’ll see, I’ll see you in my dreams
I’ll see, I’ll see you in my dreams
I’ll see, I’ll see you in my dreams…

nite all, nite sam

-me