Non S&B: We're safe!

[FormerCityGirl]

DH and I just got back home! We drove all night since he has to work tonight. Apparently, a huge storm hit here while we were gone causing major damage at our county Court House and ripping a 30-40 pine tree out by the roots in our front yard. It's leaning on the power lines. This is the one time the pool was not hit, but there are some solar lights that got tossed in there and sunk to the bottom. The patio is mud, but the water stayed clear and the house is fine. We still have power and water right now.

The housesitter already got us quotes on removal and it wont be bad, but it's going to take some time with a chainsaw. It's right across the driveway, but the lines aren't down (just sagging). I can not believe this. We're heading to bed. I just wanted to let those who have an idea of where we are know that we're safe since we weren't the only ones with damage. I'm just shaken, but I think sleep will help that.

[anaps28]

Glad you guys are OK!

[315bride]

Glad you are ok. Some pretty bad storms lately. Stay safe. Glad the damage is minimal.

[futurepivko]

Glad you guys are ok! Sorry about the storm, but glad you have power and water still!

[FormerCityGirl]

Thanks! I'm still freaked. I screamed when I saw it since we've never had anything like this happen and it is right next to the driveway. We have no idea what happened or when, but it was wind since there's no tornado path. That's the second pine we've lost in a year. First one died and now this. I think I may work on Dh replacing this one since it hides the house. The other one blocked our view of the woods. We had 8 originally.

[adlove]

glad no one was hurt! that is a scary scene to come home to.

[hz80408]

Yikes! I would be terrified too. I'm glad you're okay though!