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I may be going away for awhile. I hope I don't suffer through withdrawals. I hope you're not left hanging (nail biting anticipation, I'm sure) about the tale of the marshmallows. But this week kicked my behind, and I am dead-dog tired (head hitting the keyboard here)-- this just shows my commitment to you, my blog pals. I've come, exhausted, into my cold little room to say goodbye.
We're expecting "The Storm of the Century", "The Worst Storm to Hit England in Years" etc...
We've been warned to stay away from the coasts, and of impending floods, high winds, hail, sleet and maybe even tornadoes. The world is ending over here.
Now if you're envisioning me (picture me a size 7 please) boarding up my windows and storing food in my attic, you're wrong (the size 7 was just the beginning.)
I will be in my cozy bed with the down comforter pulled up under my nose, next to the radiator I call my husband. The children's school lunches and book bags will be packed and ready for our drive through the 60-80 mph winds.
I am a realist.
Will this storm get ugly? Maybe. Will the trampoline blow into the side of the house again? Most likely. Am I gonna die? Well if I do, I'm not going without chocolate. and a good book.
What I am preparing for is the inevitable power loss we will suffer out here in the country.
No power means no water. No water means no heat but worse yet, no power means no... gulp... blogging.
And believe me if i miss Painted Maypole's Monday Mission, this storm is not going to be the only mean thing in East Anglia.
So if you miss my blog party and the three books I'll be giving away, you want me to toss your name in the hat anyway. Right?
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Haha! Not the only mean thing! I know just how you feel. I just spent WAY too long trying to upload my scrapbooking pictures to my blog. I got your comment. Check again if you can before the storm hits!!! They should be there now.
ReplyDeleteHow old are your kids? When mine were little, I didn't get much scrapping done either. It's only now, when the youngest is 9, that I am really able to get mega pages done. You can make up for it when life slows down!
well I certainly do hope you survive the storm of the century! Keep warm and safe. See you when the power comes back on!
ReplyDeleteOh wow - I hate really bad storms. Although 60-80 mph winds occur frequently in Oklahoma, so those I an handle. No power - nope, not good with that. No computer - even worse. I feel your pain and hope you escape the worst of it!!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you won't be gone long. And if you are? I'll just keep checking in till you get back! Stay warm and take care of those kids!
ReplyDeleteoh... I hope you make it for the mission. ;) and more importantly I hope you survive the storm.
ReplyDeletelove the new layout! :)
oh no...how am i going to make it without you?! and...how the heck do you expect me to come visit while you are in the midst of a storm? don't you know i have an aversion to storms of any sort?! particularly, ones that include waters rising and winds whooping ass!! sigh...
ReplyDeletewell, i'm wishing you luck that your trampoline remains where it is and doesn't end up in your living room. and...maybe you should consider taking a shower now...just in case.
xoxo
Oh dear. I hope you are okay. Do update us when you can. Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteAnd one more thing, DAMN THIS WINTER!!!!!
Oh, I hope it isn't/wasn't bad for you - you have me so worried. This has been the strangest year for strange/freak weather. I wish you and your family and your home the best. Take care and come back to use when it is over. Kellan
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope it isn't/wasn't bad for you - you have me so worried. This has been the strangest year for strange/freak weather. I wish you and your family and your home the best. Take care and come back to use when it is over. Kellan
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