post hurricane

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we survived.. 5 hours of no power (not so bad, considering NSP!), and spotty internet/phone for the last 36 hour or so. no major damage done to our house, or anyone we know, thankfully.

some pics:

looking off our back deck during the storm



behind that big tree? our old house.. good time for the move!


chester - post hurricane earl

some floats/docks that have broken away from their homes

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