Well, the Lego's survived Sandy. At our home n Lansdale, we've been without power for three days. More on that later.
In Ocean City, target of the storm, my son, Ron, and i have just spent two long days just cleaning up the mess.
Kathleen has spent two days on the phone with insurance agents, FEMA, adjusters, contractors, clean-up companies, Ocean City authorities and friends inquiring about our well-being. Thanks for the interest.
We are physically fine. We've been without power in Lansdale for three days, but fortunate foresight resulted in a whole house propane generator there, so we've been ok. Ocean City fared a little worse. Our deck (new) is probably destroyed (the waves on the bay were the highest ever recorded, carrying increDible power and literally blowing the deck off its foundations), we have a few leaks in the house, heating not working downstairs. That should be expected with the strong winds we had (81 MPH). There was about 30" of water in the garage and house. That left behind tons of ocean muck, ruined carpets, failed heater, destroyed refrigerater, destroyed freezer, ruined most of my tools, ruined some bicycles, power tools, and miscellaneous stuff. Four trips to the dump--can you say "Spring Cleaning!!".
Having said ALL of that, we were incredibly fortunate. Many folks lost their entire homes. Our neighbor lost his boat. Our boat was high and dry, and inside, at the marina. All in all, we were very fortunate. This was a monster storm, nicknamed "Frankenstorm"!
Lots to do still but very thankful that we are ok. Our hearts go out to those who were not so fortunate. God be with them.
Hope to see you, all, soon.
With warmest regards,
Ron