The neighbors joke, "Big storm coming tonight, Larry. Really strong winds!" I tell them I'll buy the beer if they come over and push back on the lee side until it's over.

Small challenges appear regularly now. The crew locked up the house when they left. The only way into the house now is through the back door, and I've never carried a key for it. I had to use a ladder to get to the cellar door. (Photo below.)

Also heated some old coffee before realizing there was no way to wash the cup. Fortunately, when the crew pulled out my water line, they capped the end with a valve, so water is available out in the yard when needed. Life goes on.

The horses are extremely interested in all this activity. They must wonder when this destruction will reach their barn!