Winter has brought a five day storm of astronomical proportions here to Southern California. As of tonight, the snow level is at 2500 feet, low enough for us to see our mountains, white capped.
On the road, just north of town.
The mountains to the east, just beyond our view.
We have had sandbags up for the duration, and candles and batteries at the ready. On Monday, when the storm began, our power went out immediately, and remained out for the next eight hours. We were the only block in the entire town to lose light, and a drive up the street at dinner showed us the tire store, grocery, and all manner of restaurants open. During a game of rummy by candlelight, all came on again. For now, the mud is at bay, the rain still comes but our lights are on, with pot of Asian Soup Bowl on the stove.
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I’ve been hearing about the storms from my family members there. Keeping all of my appendages crossed that the mud stays at bay!
Posted 22 Jan 2010 at 8:48 pm ¶thinking of you, always.
Posted 23 Jan 2010 at 5:07 am ¶Thanks for these photos, Vicki. I’m thinking of you. Stay in and stay cozy and safe.
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Posted 23 Jan 2010 at 8:18 am ¶May the mud stay at bay – where it belongs.
Posted 23 Jan 2010 at 10:00 am ¶I hope all stays well. I think of you and your writing often. Be safe and take care.
Posted 24 Jan 2010 at 4:51 pm ¶Oh good. You are allright. I kept thinking of you when I heard of the weather. Isn’t playing by candlelight so much fun? But, I am glad the electricity is back!
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