Wind is starting to really kick up now -- we're about 25 miles from the coast (New Hampshire). Our only concern is downed trees or large branches. I think all the white pines up at the head of the driveway have gone in other storms and I really wish the dead branch of the oak would come down. The tree is at the head of our driveway but it's on our down-the-hill-neighbors' land. We've not had any real problem in 35 or so years, but we ARE in the middle of the woods. Just over the crest of a hill, much higher elevation than coastal NH.

The hill is why we don't have non-existant cell service, even from upstairs or at the head of the driveway or even up the hill -- and why before cable we only got 3 TV stations. (But we don't watch TV anyway.) Not a problem -- can usually get service if we drive up to Rte. 152. Heading the other way, we usually end up down at McDonald's at the Circle or the parking lot at Market Basket.

Linn