I heard from Sandra

 I will try to copy a few of the things she says...

They are still without power...no cable TV, no internet, and some that got power back on still have no cable, and Tv, and internet.  She said itis like the city was bombed every day.

When they drive down the street to get two bags of ice, they have to do 4-way stops because signals are not working.

Her son and his wife lives in Clearwater about 40 miles away....they had power back last night but no TV or internet service.

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She says they are doing okay but the worst thing is from a diesel generator next door.  There is the noise, which ear plugs help for that, but there is no help for the fumes that fill the air in their house, in their yard..  

That is the basic info she sent...

Are you ready for snow...

 I am not, but I always love working snow scene puzzles.  

That being said, I think this is the first summer ever when I have looked at snow photos and wished I could step into the for just a while.  I don't know what the official record is, but I feel like this has been the coolest summer I have ever observed in Indiana.  I am not complaining, though I guess I am some...there were a lot of days it was not comfortable to read outside.

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I had no new info from Sandra today...I did notice their weather is warming back up.  I pray they get their power back on sooner than expected.

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I got the binding made and sewn to my quilt...not just have to flip it to the back and sew by hand.  Not sure how long it will take...I need to make the plunge and try and buy one of the lamps to work by at night  

Ssturday update from Sandra

 The easiest way to tell the news is to just do the screenshots of her message.   I basically let her know I got it, but I do not message her at all through the day because i know she is trying to conserve her phone Data and energy.  It is not like she can just plug in her phone and charge it.

I cannot imagine being without power and internet so long...anyway here is her message...

I hope the FPL is right and power is back by 17th...that is still a long time to wait.  I hope the break in temperatures holds.