Steel Toed Boots

I've got my serious work boots on today...rolling up my sleeves and ready for bailing. I used to freak out when I heard the sump pump go on, knowing that it meant a trip to the basement to assess the water level. After the sump pump failed a couple of times, I now say a grateful prayer of thanksgiving whenever that sucker kicks in. Woohoo, it's working! Obviously, though, when the power goes out, it is back to the chop wood, carry water lifestyle. Where I grew up, the power used to go out for weeks at a time every winter, due to the instability of what my Daddy called Youcalipitas trees. I can whip up a pretty good meal with sterno candles if need be. I know my way around a compass and how to efficiently bail water.
Batteries. Check. Bottled water. check.
Some good chocolate, strong coffee, and a nice robust red. Check.
(None of that bread and milk for me, thanks anyway ;)
Case of cat food, extra puppy meals. Yep.
Chain saw is filled up and ready for action.
Knitting. YES! Swatching for pumpkins and trying to finish the ribby shell that I swear is being unknit at night as some sort of mythic quest test. I shall perservere to endure.....
Blessings to all those who bore the brunt of the storm.
I pray that you are safe and warm and dry, with food in your belly and clean water to drink.
Namaste.

Comments

[Kim]

If I could help you bail, I would, dear gal. Hugs & prayers---stay safe. xxoo

[lillium]

Sump pump? Boy, does THAT bring back memories! I had forgotten about that thing... I DO remember the mopping and cleaning up when it had problems though. Sounds like you've got all the essentials - especially the chocolate. May your day be blessed - may you knit in peace.

[Bliss]

I too remember a former "life" when hearing the humming sound of the sump pump kicking on was a joy. None of that bread and milk for me either. I can survive very contentedly on chocolate, coffee and diet Sunkist.

[Norma]

Namaste.

[Rachael]

Namaste, love.
Red wine and chocolate remain on my emergency list. You taught me well....

[Mary Beth]

Be safe! Good for you for being prepared. (Got candles and flashlights?)

[Melissa]

Hope you are well and dry. The news soesn't look good around the Biltmore. Let me know if we can help, road trip to you would be easy. Hugs & prayers. Melissa

[Rachael]

All -- Bethany talked to darlin' Greta who's fine, just without internet connection. But she'll be back soon to tell us all about teaching a knitting class!

[Nathania]

A day without Greta is like a day without sunshine. All grey and gloomy. Can't wait til you're back and blogging, dearest. I MISS you!

[Silvia]

Take care Missy G! I wish I could help...uncork or something.

[Kim]

Hoping all is well, sunshine! xxoo

[Lisa]

Thanks for reminding me that I need to add some cat food to our emergency food stash! We're setting up for a possible hard winter-- we just have a creepy feeling about it this year. Better to be safe than sorry!

[Margene]

Hope you are well (and dry!). Prayers for you.

[Joan in Reno]

Hope all is well with you. I can't wait until you are back. It's lonesome without you! Love and hugs to you.

[sUsAn]

Miss you, Greta!

[Jane]

Hope all is well. Can't wait to see the latest news.

[Pubah]

I've got a dehumidifier in each of my bedroom closets - it's a rainforest in there! They can't determine how to dry it out. At least I like "white noise".

Hoping all is well with you and sending positive energy your way.

[Rachael]

Miss miss miss miss you!
Mwah!

[amy]

G_R_E_T_A W_H_E_R_E A_R_E_ Y_O_U????

[Pubah]

All are thinking of you.

[Pubah]

Thinking of you and hoping that you are able to get outside and smell the clean cool Carolina fall.