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[Lilianna23]

Turn around, don't drown is something I hear on the stations down here. I am on the hairy edge of a flood zone but am not required to have flood insurance. I think I may bet some but homeowners insurance down here in FL cost so much!

I read insurers are leaving the state.

 

[Lilianna23]

So, finally home after a 10.5 hour journey. A fabulous 2 weeks of which more later. It was marred only by an Internet connection that decided for moral reasons anything Lit related, or with similar content, was out of bounds. I hate this level of censorship but hey ho back now and will contribute as I can.

I hope all my friends are well... but please don't expect me to catch up.

Grey

Welcome back, G! You better have taken pictures!

 

[Lilianna23]

So you know of my traumas on the way to our holiday. The background is that we use a Croft owned by friends in an isolated location on mainland Scotland. We live in Scotland but it is still a near 400 mile drive the last 100 are on poor single track roads. So driving that road with three wheels on the trailer was a concern in case another blew but we made it. The tyre was screwed and with the others showing signs of cracking it was time to change them all. Fortunately a local tyre fitter was able to order in and 48 hours later it was sorted.

The Croft at Armadale Bay is part of an old, 1800”s settlement of two room dwellings. Most of these are now derelict but our friends have modernised theirs into a cosy cottage with outstanding views down their land to sea. Add kennels for the boys and it a perfect setting for a couple of weeks

It is an isolated location and the peace and tranquility is palpable. You can’t help but melt into a semi-comatose state of relaxation.

Beautiful view!

That tire is scary, tho!

 

[Lilianna23]

I hate the people who sat they will meet you to purchase something on Facebook marketplace and dont show up....

They can eat a bag of dicks.

I broke my own rule I am usually pick up only no contact... never again

And now it is raining so hard that I had to pull over. Visibility is shit and I am afraid water will be up and I will get in trouble...

Eat a bag of dicks lady

Girl! Get home as safely as you can and STAY there till the water recedes.

 

[Lilianna23]

Power just went out here. IDK why; I doubt it's weather related. I'm thankful now for the generator. I got a text from the power company; they expect to restore power sometime after MN. I've invited neighbors on both sides to plug in and my friend across the street to come over.

 

[Wonderer67]

Power just went out here. IDK why; I doubt it's weather related. I'm thankful now for the generator. I got a text from the power company; they expect to restore power sometime after MN. I've invited neighbors on both sides to plug in and my friend across the street to come over.

Berry neighborly of you, lil.

 

[Lilianna23]

Our first night of the holiday was greeted by a stunning sunset. The light here is just amazing which is why it is favoured by artists. So despite being shattered after such a long drive we sat and enjoyed this before bed. And at this latitude it is never fully dark and certainly 11.00 pm we still had enough light in the sky to walk the boys.

Gorgeous!

 

[Lilianna23]

Well it was scary tree fell down in front of me stuck between 2 areas of rushing water. I called 911 to tell them and managed to.extracate myself when one of the waters receded enough for me to get out. I was singing hymns and I was so scared....never again

Oh, honey! I hope you're safe at home now!

 

[Lilianna23]

I'm glad you're OK...
I'm still trying to figure out how many lashes you get for putting yourself in that position...

IKR??

 

[Boat1]

To all...
I saw the topic of using honey instead of sugar, recently, for cooking/ preserving food.
This book has it.
If I could have only one "Bible" for food preservation, this would be it!

https://www.amazon.com/Stocking-Up-Preserve-Foods-Naturally/dp/0878571671

 

[Boat1]

Mom bought me a copy several years ago (first edition) at a library sale for 25 cents... I wouldn't take a hundred bucks for it.

 

[Boat1]

Power just went out here. IDK why; I doubt it's weather related. I'm thankful now for the generator. I got a text from the power company; they expect to restore power sometime after MN. I've invited neighbors on both sides to plug in and my friend across the street to come over.

Not to sound cynical, but the utility company might've found somewhere that they could sell it at a higher profit margin.

 

[nipplecaresser]

I was so stupid.... never again... poor decision making... wished someone was there to help me... but there wasn't so I had to get myself out of it.... I am anxious about it still

Glad you are OK but you did prove to yourself just how capable you are. But don't do it again or I'll have to put you over my knee...

 

[Lilianna23]

I was so stupid.... never again... poor decision making... wished someone was there to help me... but there wasn't so I had to get myself out of it.... I am anxious about it still

I hope you're all wrapped up safe in your bed now. It's over. You got yourself through it. You're a Boss Queen!

 

[Lilianna23]

Hola beautiful lady

What's going on, girl?

 

[Lilianna23]

Power just went out here. IDK why; I doubt it's weather related. I'm thankful now for the generator. I got a text from the power company; they expect to restore power sometime after MN. I've invited neighbors on both sides to plug in and my friend across the street to come over.

I found out through the power company app, Ring app, and Pulse Point app what caused the outage. A wildfire below power lines caused the lines to catch on fire!

 

[Lilianna23]

Berry neighborly of you, lil.

We take care of each other here!

 

[Lilianna23]

To all...
I saw the topic of using honey instead of sugar, recently, for cooking/ preserving food.
This book has it.
If I could have only one "Bible" for food preservation, this would be it!

https://www.amazon.com/Stocking-Up-Preserve-Foods-Naturally/dp/0878571671

Thanks, Boat! I like using honey in place of sugar for some things. I always buy raw, unfiltered, organic honey that is local to me.

 

[Lilianna23]

Not to sound synical, but the utility company might've found somewhere that they could sell it at a higher profit margin.

It was a wildfire.

Power just came back on. An hour before the power company anticipated.

 

[Boat1]

Thanks, Boat! I like using honey in place of sugar for some things. I always buy raw, unfiltered, organic honey that is local to me.

You're quite welcome... I like your way of thinking on honey!

 

[Boat1]

It was a wildfire.

Power just came back on. An hour before the power company anticipated.

YAAAY!
Support your local pole dancers!
(AKA, linemen... they're some tough, brave SOBs!)

 

[Wat_Tyler]

I'd have to think carefully about it. She doesn't like sharing me...

They figure it out. Three share me. It can be done.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

It was pretty awesome watching them. There were 4. They weren't that big, which is why we thought they were young ones.

Probably. I see them singly here. But I see them.

 

[Oldermom935]

Morning everyone!

 

[Oldermom935]