Tuesday, 29 October 2013

The Storm

This is the view we woke up to yesterday morning







I am quite sad that our view has changed forever.

I was also quite sad that we were without power for 26 hours!  Not ideal - but thank goodness for friends and family who provided food, showers and a warm place to spend the evening.

A rainbow appeared just as we were leaving to go to friends for supper.






Thanks to those who commented - Matt got back safe and sound yesterday - albeit a bit grubby!  And tired!!  (I don't think he has slept during the day since he was about 9 months old!)  As you can see, he got home and crashed!  :)

Now to get yet another load of washing in the machine.

x

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12 comments:

  1. Gillian Roe29 October 2013 at 13:37

    Oh my goodness! That is a big tree. Which means that wind must've been incredibly strong. Thank heavens all it landed on was a field. I'm glad you're all ok - the view and inconvenience are annoying but you're all safe which is the main thing. And how worrying to have Matt travelling during the storm. I hope the rest of your week is calmer! xx

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  2. Amy at love made my home29 October 2013 at 14:52

    So sad about the tree. At least you are safe and sound and Matt is home again. Glad that you have your power back again. Take care. xx

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  3. Lazy Days & Sundays30 October 2013 at 05:13

    Such a shame about the tree I'm sure it would of held many secrets of times gone by. At least you and your family are all safe & sound.

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    1. SaraJ30 October 2013 at 12:29

      Such a shame - but I guess we'll learn to appreciate the new view.

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  4. Jennifer Hays30 October 2013 at 07:14

    I'm sorry, Sara. That's really a shame. I'm glad nobody was hurt but I know you'll miss that tree. I'm glad Matt is home and your lives can get back to normal. Take care and have a good day.

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    1. SaraJ30 October 2013 at 12:30

      Thanks - back to normal and washing all done!

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  5. Vintage Sheet Addict30 October 2013 at 10:06

    How sad, it's awful when this happens isn't it, however that's nature a continual cycle of destruction and regrowth. I'm glad no one was hurt....looks like your son had a great time! (Hope the washing pile is greatly reduced!) :) x

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    1. SaraJ30 October 2013 at 12:31

      If they leave the tree in situ, I shall be interested to see what grows - maybe some exciting fungi?
      Washing completed and part of the ironing done. I've earned my glass of wine tonight! x

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  6. Annie Cholewa31 October 2013 at 05:11

    It's always sad to lose an old tree, although a forester once said to me that the ones the wind brings down were destined anyway to fall sooner rather than later. I do hope it won't all be tidied too neatly away, allowing assorted critters to continue to shelter in what remains of it's timber. And at least that way you'll keep a bit of your view :)

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  7. Mylittlepieceofengland4 November 2013 at 14:15

    Wow, what a photo. Sad to lose the tree, but interesting to see what comes next :) xx

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    1. SaraJ5 November 2013 at 12:42

      I keep meaning to go over and take some close up photos and see whats happening, but whenever I have any free time it seems to rain at the moment!

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