Oakleaf,

Thanks for checking on me. I'm okay but many in Kentucky are without power and water. I'm one of the few lucky ones at the moment. My little town looks like a war zone as does my yard. Lots of trees/limbs down. I lost power on Wednesday for about 8 hours but once restored it has stayed on, thank goodness. Sadly, those who live directly across the street from me have been without power for 2 days now - looks like all have departed for warmer places.

The clean up will begin in earnest in the next day or so in my yard. I fear my big white pine is a lose. My old car is buried under large branches and the the back yard is a mess. If nothing else I'll get a good work out as I pull and haul branches and debris. We have not been in school all week and I wonder if we will return on Monday for I know many teachers/staff/students are still without power and may be for another week.

For now I'm just going to sit back and enjoy the beauty outside.