Is this the most ridiculous chicken you've ever seen?! And she's so soft!
The chicks are now relocated in their new shed and FINALLY figured how to go in and out once Dad built the new chicken ladder!
Hurricane Ike came through here Saturday morning. We'd had plenty of warning and were well prepared. We made sure all the chicks were safely in their quarters although we did let the roosters out even while it was still raining and they didn't seem to mind it.
Ike took down a few tree branches that needed to come down anyway. He also dumped 4-1/2 inches of rain which was welcome. For the most part, the hurricane drifted towards the east. Our power never went out and we were never in any kind of danger.
But people in the surrounding areas were not so lucky. Many are still without power and it may be 4 wks. before it's restored. Many evacuees from Houston and Galveston came here to escape Ike's wrath and now many have no place to go back to. There are rumors that gasoline (still under $4.00/gal.) will be rationed soon as people from those areas come here to replenish their supplies--not only gas but also food. All our grocery stores are crowded.
I've been through hurricanes before but never felt the entire impact as I do now. Feeling very grateful and blessed at the moment. Grateful I have a full pantry and freezer and running water and air conditioning and access to the internet. Amazed at how Mother Nature, in the blink of an eye, can wipe out sturdy structures and longstanding landmarks. From what we can gather, our favorite place to eat in Galveston is gone. And we were there just a few months ago!
We are very grateful and pray for those who have lost so much. Getting out with your life is a good thing but trying to get back to a home that no longer exists is an awful realization.
Love,
Carol
