There is no precipitation out there for the first time in weeks. The snow has been largely melted by the massive downpours of the last 5 days. Streams of water still enter the streets, tumbling from the hills, but it is starting to do so in moderation instead of in anxiety-producing rage.
I looked around this morning and took stock of the damage.
Over 30 trees down, 3 threatening to come down because the roots have been destabilized. Hundreds and hundreds of broken branches and partially destroyed trees.
No electricity at the gate or going down the hill -- one of the connection boxes got destroyed by Franco's plowhead and there is water pouring into it from the hill. We will have to wait for it to dry out to get the box repaired. Until then, no lights and no gate.
Mudslide at the upper curve. Mud did not leave the boundaries of our property. That is a good thing, but the hill has to be regraded and somehow stabilized.
Water in two storage facilities.
So. It's time for some denial.
Here are some nice pictures from my garden this summer.
It is my blogging equivalent to putting my hands over my ears, shutting my eyes and singing loudly la-la-la-la-LA!!! I don't want to deal with all this distruction. Not today, not right now. Let's just look at the pretty pictures!
8 comments:
I'll pretend I didn't read, and only saw photos.
What beautiful gardens!!!! Teeming and prolific, the beds must be SO beautiful in the spring and summer. Can't wait to see more of them. A for a little spot of floral loveliness . . . thanks for brightening the day with these photos.
I hear those nice, safe, warm jobs in the mall calling us sister!
Poor you! The rain has stopped for a moment here and the sun is out. I'm sending some your way. amanda
Oh my! So beautiful!
The invitation stands -- if you want to guest blog (or be featured as a Garden Inspiration) on my blog with your garden photos.
Cameron
Defining Your Home Garden
I recognise the feeling and had the same reaction.
Yesterday I put some summer pictures on Facebook.
I think the denial is spreading ...
:-)
Wow that is your garden?
As a fellow garden fanatic, I know how you must feel looking at destruction. Keep strong!
Keep strong and hang on in there!!
Your photos are beautiful. :-)
Just think when spring comes and you're sitting outside in your garden amidst flowers and greenery this will seem like a distant memory, hopefully!
those flowers are beautiful. hopefully this was the worse storm of the year.
Sorry to hear about the downed trees.
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