Mom to the Screaming Masses: Lots of Wind, Lots of Rain, but OK Overall

We got a lot of rain. More than 12". We had a ton of wind. Lots and lots and LOTS of wind.

My little girls were in my room this morning at 7 a.m. - on a NO SCHOOL DAY, this is tantamount to a sin - scared because the wind was whistling and making scary noises. (Their bedroom sticks out and the wind does whip around it.)

But, overall, we were fine. Again. Lucky, once more. It's still raining right now and forecast to rain for the next day or so, but the wind has died down a bit and the storm is well past us.

The last couple of storms we've had were much worse in the hype than actually panned out - and while I'm not silly enough to start to take these things less seriously - we've made it through unscathed.

Some pics of my home town - I didn't take any of these, but they circulated Facebook and Twitter today, so if they are yours PLEASE let me know so that I can give proper accreditation:

This is the oceanfront where I take my kids - the beach is usually about, oh, 30-40 yards deep, according to my husband (and depending upon if they've replenished the sand recently).

Another view

King Neptune statue at the beach

Restaurant at Chick's Beach - the outdoor bar

Check in if you are in hurricane alley - how are you doing??

Comments

So glad you didn't have any damage. I have thought about you today. Stay safe!

Posted by: Kay | October 29, 2012 at 07:15 PM

Thanks. Glad you're safe!

Posted by: Headless Mom | October 29, 2012 at 07:17 PM

We're in the midst of it right now--wind's really whipping up. I'm caught between being blase--I've lived through several worse storms in FL--and being drawn into the hype. But being as far inland as we are (near DC), I think our main danger is from flying tree branches or power outages. We've got another hour of worsening winds until things gradually start to slow down. I'm kind of making rash promises to donate to charity if we get through this with the power intact. Every time the power flickers, the donation amount increases ;)

Stay safe tonight y'all!

Posted by: Christina @The Twisting Kaleidoscope | October 29, 2012 at 08:16 PM

Thanks for the update! It's windy in Indiana (which kinda blows my mind, no pun intended) and I've been thinking about all you East Coasters all day.

Posted by: Katie Fleck | October 29, 2012 at 09:43 PM

Glad your safe. Hope the flooding isn't horrendous.

Posted by: addy | October 29, 2012 at 09:54 PM

Glad you're okay. Been thinking about you and your family. Thanks for the update!

Posted by: Laura H. | October 29, 2012 at 10:10 PM

Thank you for the update, glad to know you are all safe.
I'm outside of Harrisburg PA, lots of wind damage, no power for about 2 hours, but just fine otherwise. Surely could have been much worse.
Cold and still raining here.

Posted by: Susan | October 30, 2012 at 09:17 AM

Yikes! Glad you are okay, Carmen!

Posted by: Sonja | October 30, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Found your website through another ... I recognized the pictures immediately! LOL. Do you live in VA Beach? I do! So glad that Sandy has moved on, but so sorry for the troubles she has caused north of us.

Posted by: Pam | October 30, 2012 at 03:45 PM

Pretty much the same here on MD's Eastern Shore. Lots of rain and wind. Lots of property damage at the beach.Things r calming down here, flood waters receding. Our home was very lucky,we never lost power, many across town did. Our few trees were blown down a few hurricanes ago, so no worries there. Back to school tomorrow. Glad to hear you guys r safe.

Posted by: amie | October 31, 2012 at 12:32 AM