The Seattle Traveler

Safe in Seattle

by Mary Jo on December 16th, 2006

I live in Seattle.  Right in the path of the terrible windstorm that swept through the area a couple days ago.

While the force, and subsequent damage, is nothing like the damage done by hurricanes, tornados, and tropical storms, around the rest of the country, it certainly has had left devastation in its wake.

Fortunately, I was spared any major damage – just a little cosmetic damage that can be easily taken care of.  However, I have been without power for about 36 hours now, and have no idea of when it may be restored.  Current estimate is another couple of days.  My energy company has nearly three quarters of a million customers without power, all of us clamoring for our respective neighborhoods to get to the top of the list. 

I spent last night in a hotel.  Today I’m hanging out at a library where there is power and a fairly good wi-fi connection.  Tonight I’ll be sleeping at home, right in front of the fireplace from which I can hopefully soak up some heat.  Posting may be sporadic until things are back under control.

Thanks to everyone who has sent an email inquiring about how I am.  I’m safe.  Life is inconvenient, but under control.  And, as a friend reminded me earlier today, it’s an adventure.

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