Hurricane Party

We survived Hurricane Irene, fairing a lot better than neighboring states and communities.  We maintained power through the storm.  Unfortunately Chris had numerous property damage and flood calls, so was out most of the day, which left me to attempt to keep Sam both inside ("Out-si Mama, OUTSI" + banging on the deck door) and away from windows that have large trees near them.  Chris came home safely and trees & tree limbs stayed fairly intact (at least they stayed "out-si").  Sam kept me entertained and the most damage we had was to our remaining vegetable plants (the ones the squirrels have not destroyed) and our porch bar, which is repairable and has become more of a plant holder since Sam's arrival.

                                                                             The bar.