Lucky

We got lucky and got power back at 8:00 pm last night after 30 hours without. I could not imagine going two weeks with no power. Lucky it wasn’t 30 days…...real lucky.

Generator: it was interesting to see how many things I could run off the generator at one time. Tops was 2 freezers, 1 refrig, and an air conditioner. It also ran the pump. Great machine but noisy. Lucky to have one. There has to be way to attach an old muffler from the Z cars to it – I did see such a setup at the generator repair shop a few weeks ago. Another winter project.

Maybe we are done for the year with this hurricane crap. Jeanne was stronger than Frances. We got some good wind late Sunday afternoon. It was fun to stand in it and become as “one with the storm”. Thank God there is no lightning in hurricanes or it would be totally unbearable. Lucky…..

Only lost 3 shingles – lucky. However, 2 of my beloved Hibiscus mutabilus (a.k.a. confederate rose) trees were mutilated – not lucky….. However, replacements are already in hand – lucky (planning actually). They are just getting ready to flower as the daylength shortens. This will be the first fall to enjoy them – lucky.

Went to work to check things yesterday afternoon. The research greenhouse and all of its contents are fine. Lucky. No power at the center so we have today off. Really lucky….

Hope to go surf fishing next week as it is the season. However, don’t know if my favorite beach still has any stairs left. Time will tell. Hope to be lucky…here too.

Finally. We are lucky to live in Florida and enjoy its beauty regardless of the past few storms. This is especially true for horticulturists like me amd mosiac mom. Yes sir we are lucky - really, really lucky.

Beside my 3 varieties of cucumbers survived the storm and look great - lucky. Yummy too... Let the fall gardening season begin. Ahh yes - how lucky can you be in Florida.....really lucky.