Yesterday when I finished writing what follows I found that the computer was no longer connected to the internet. Our phone was out. It turned out that the entire telephone system was down all over the island including cell phones. I figure the system is plugged into a single scoket and someone tripped over the power cord, unplugging it from the wall.

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Nock-ten never turned north so our preparations were unnecessary. Still, it could have so maybe they were after all. Yesterday was bright and mostly dry with a bit of wind, maybe 30 to 40 mph. It was similar to a holiday in that all the stores were closed and nobody was driving anywhere.

Wakana got home last night. She brought a suitcase full of Christmas presents, Japanese foods, and personal belongings. We spent this morning opening them and discussing who should get which present. For my daughters I have this to say, "Nyah, nyah, nyah, nyah, nyaaaah, nyah, I know something you don't know."