We lost power at 9:30. Storm eye struck around 10:00. Then came the period of calm. We all went out on the lanai to experience it. Luckily, the back side of the storm had eroded so we didn't get the back side as bad which was good.

We are lucky in that our power came back on at 2:00am. We lost a few trees and our bouganvilla has fallen down and will need to be given a drasic cut. We lost our arbor and will have to restake a number of roses. Lost a few roof tiles. All in all very lucky. We drove around this morning looking for breakfast, checking on Arlene's sister, and to take her mother home. Trees down was widespread. All traffic lights were out and people were just running through, not treating as a four way stop as they should. Arlene took some pictures that we might post if I ever learn how.

Now the bad news...no cable and no high speed internet for up to three days! Since 9:30 last night, we have been out of "news." So, now, I am off to surfing the web to see all that has been happening.

Thanks for all the well wishes!

marc & arlene