Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Hurricane Irene a Problem for Jim and Gwyne VanSlyke

I received the following e-mail from Jim VanSlyke this evening:

"After 4 days in our cabin up in the Piedmont, we received a call that power had been restored after being out just 48 hours. That is much quicker than usual. Usually, it takes 7-10 days. I think power was restored so quickly because our neighborhood was one big safety hazard. Cars couldn't get out and walking was dangerous. Anyway, we packed up, left the cabin and drove home last night. The house seems fine while the yard is a bit of a disaster. Because power was out 48 hours, Gwyne will be spending the day cleaning out fridge and freezer while I "play" in the yard. It will be interesting to see what the tidal surge left in the yard. All in all, not so bad. Take care."

I should mention Jim and Gwyne live in Virginia Beach and were in Dallas visiting their daughter when the earthquake hit the east coast; they arrived back home just in time to welcome Irene.

Any of the rest of you 57ers have any storm reports you'd like to share with the rest of us?