I always told my kids when something didn't work out like a route to a destination or such, it was probably because we were being protected from something worse, i.e. car crash or something, and it was better to just go another way or time. Sorry about Ireland, Joe, couldn't you claim it as an "act of God" and get some kind of insurance to cover it?(only half-joking.:-)

I posted this in the decluttering thread:

My daughter in CT said they haven't had too much rain, but lots and lots of wind. 91% of her town is without power. She was lucky, hers didn't go off until about an hour ago. Her beau is stuck in Essex where he works, at least until sometime tomorrow, maybe longer depending on when the roads get opened. There are so many little roads which will be covered with downed trees. My thoughts go out to all who are in the dark and to the crews who are out there working to bring back some light.

My Rog, who is a native of NH, and i were looking at the VT videos, places where we used to visit, and he reminded me those mountains collect water which must run down. It is so terrifyingly swift. Reminds me of Hurricane Gloria, I think it was, which flooded the CT river. My brother and I were driving over the bridge between Northampton and Amherst when the radio announced the bridge was being closed. We were in Mystic when Bob came to town; that was incredible what it did to the trees, etc.

May all be well and safe throughout the night and coming days.

kat