Very brief update...

Having survived the "October Surprise" storm of this past Thursday, I am just popping in to say I am fine - do not have power or phones at home, but we do have a gas stove to make food hot and the hot water tank is also lit by gas, so warm showers can be had. I have been doing lots of reading by candlelight and battery-powered reading lamp and snuggling under many comforters with the hubby and the cat. Our basement is not flooded as we live on the slope of a hill. I have internet access at work but since they were out for three days too I will not be able to really have time to post or reply. Just wanted to give people a heads up!