Cleaning House

jeffreaux2

A few snap-shots while we cleaned up after hurricane Gustov. Sorry for the poor quality...these were shot with a P&S borrowed from my daughter.

We are fine. We have electricity. Most of our city does not. Things are crazy, but we have it under control in my household. Thoughts and prayers are welcome.

-1 My son raking


2-Piles of leaves and small limbs I rinsed off the roof.


3-My better half hard at work.


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ShepsMom

First of all, sorry about all the mess that Gustave did. Yikes!

Second, i think those images look very good, they are crisp and clear, you'll be surprised what P&S can do, if you know what you're doing .

Thanks for sharing your yardwork!

Awais Yaqub

I am glad you are safe i hope everyone else is safe too.

Nice images

jeffreaux2

ShepsMom wrote:

First of all, sorry about all the mess that Gustave did. Yikes!

Second, i think those images look very good, they are crisp and clear, you'll be surprised what P&S can do, if you know what you're doing .

Thanks for sharing your yardwork!

Thanks Marina,

BTW...theres free beer and strawberry wine coolers for anyone who wants to share the yardwork a bit more.....up close and personal.:D

ShepsMom

Sure Jeff, i'll be there for a beer, not sure about the yardwork part of it

jeffreaux2

Awais Yaqub wrote:

I am glad you are safe i hope everyone else is safe too.

Nice images

Thanks Awais,
Unfortunately there have been some storm related deaths here. Some from falling trees, and some others from carbon monoxide poisoning. People use gasoline fueled generators for electricity while they await repairs, but position them too close to their home and die from the exhaust fumes.

Most here are okay. Cuba had many more fatalities from this storm.

I appreciate your kind remarks. Peace to you also.

jeffreaux2

ShepsMom wrote:

Sure Jeff, i'll be there for a beer, not sure about the yardwork part of it

No problem....I am okay with that too. I know you have probably had your hands full very recently with nearly identicle "yardwork". There are a couple more storms approaching. One that may affect you...another that may affect me again. My prayers are that they fizzle.

ShepsMom

It's funny that you say that. I've been here for 16 years, and Sarasota area has yet to see anything significant. I hope it stays that way.
Hope everything works out with your area as well, those nasty pesky Hurricanes....

Mr. 2H2O

Hey Jeff, I know how it feels...we've had a couple up here over the years and have one setting its sights on us this weekend.

It always amazes me how long it takes to clean up back to "normal" in a community the way you guys were hit. We spend weeks cleaning up yards, trees, hauling away, and rebuilding lawns/lanscaping, etc.

- Mike

Swartzy

Am greatful you and family are safe.....glad your daughter at school is ok too....those storms are frightening. We have different types up here in Minnesota but wind is wind and looks like you got way too much of it there. Hope the cleanup goes smoothly. Looks like a huge undertaking. Take care and try to get some rest. Prayers are with ya.

jeffreaux2

ShepsMom wrote:

It's funny that you say that. I've been here for 16 years, and Sarasota area has yet to see anything significant. I hope it stays that way.
Hope everything works out with your area as well, those nasty pesky Hurricanes....

Lucky you. My sister-in-law is in Ft. Lauderdale....they definately get their share.

jeffreaux2

Mr. 2H2O wrote:

Hey Jeff, I know how it feels...we've had a couple up here over the years and have one setting its sights on us this weekend.

It always amazes me how long it takes to clean up back to "normal" in a community the way you guys were hit. We spend weeks cleaning up yards, trees, hauling away, and rebuilding lawns/lanscaping, etc.

- Mike

Yup....Hannah is heading your way. Get your gas, batteries, non-peishables early....and I wish you the best. N.C. is like Baton Rouge in that we don't get hit hard that often. This is bad because you wind up with a lot of tall...mature trees...with weak root systems just ready to tuble at that first wind.

jeffreaux2

Swartzy wrote:

Am greatful you and family are safe.....glad your daughter at school is ok too....those storms are frightening. We have different types up here in Minnesota but wind is wind and looks like you got way too much of it there. Hope the cleanup goes smoothly. Looks like a huge undertaking. Take care and try to get some rest. Prayers are with ya.

Thanks...and yes we are all together...and very much okay. Yup, we have had enough wind...and rain...and tornados for awhile. Water/ rivers are rising now due to rain, and tornado warnings are still sporadic. Our next hurdle will be flooding in low areas.

Richard

Glad to hear that you guys are safe and sound. Looks like a mess. Thanks for sharing the pics. Hope the cleanup goes well.

DavidS

Yuk. I said a prayer for all of you. We are waiting for Hannah.

frewhl

I took a bunch of before photos, there just was not any after worth taking.

A little deadfall left over from Rita.

That is a good crew you have there.

Vinnie

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

jeffreaux2

Thanks for everyones concern....

I got out today and checked on some realatives. This has made me even more appreciative of the realative lack of damage at my own place.
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Moogle Pepper

holy lordy! Glad to hear that you and your family are alright after this!

No matter how much I love trees, they do seem to get me spooked whenever I see them fallen over like that onto property or in ways that could be hazardous.

cj99si

Glad you guys road it out ok! *spotted* Tacoma in 3 and 6

Deanna Alko

Glad you and your family are safe & well.

Thanks for sharing your experience and perspective.

Take care,
- Deanna

jeffreaux2

cj99si wrote:

Glad you guys road it out ok! *spotted* Tacoma in 3 and 6

That is my son's truck. He is wanting to sell it if you know anyone interested. It is a 2005 prerunner (2wd) with a 4 cyl. and 5 speed manual w/ a/c. It is in perfect condition...not sure of the mileage. He wants a full size GMC quad cab with a v8.

I drive the black chevy.

jeffreaux2

frewhl wrote:

I took a bunch of before photos, there just was not any after worth taking.

A little deadfall left over from Rita.

That is a good crew you have there.

Welcome to DGRIN.....where from exactly. I am in Baton Rouge.