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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

It's me again

What a happy surprise to see the sun come out yesterday afternoon! Thank goodness Hurricane Florence is moving on! 

I'm sorry for posting about the storm, then deleting the post. The storm has been devastating for NC. My post sounded silly and foolish.

Even this morning on the news we are hearing there is still no way in or out of Wilmington due to flooding. Isn't that a scary thought for those in Wilmington? We saw too, a crew from New York who are here to help, putting a rescue boat on Interstate 40, going to Wilmington. Hard to picture a boat traveling down I-40. 

Hope to get back to normal today...I want clean up the yard a little; it is littered with sticks, tree limbs, and leaves which, believe me, is nothing to complain about! I've got to put up deer fencing too, around the row of Rose of Sharon plants. We noticed the deer have eaten them down to nubs again! :(  

So, I should get busy and start by getting all the animals around here fed. Speaking of animals...



here's a few who've had it made through all the rain and wind.



Poppy bought two big fluffy camouflage (of course) comforters for the dogs to sleep on this winter.


somebody got a new toy...

where did it go!

and last but certainly not least, our Smokey who got all kinds of treats from Poppy yesterday for surprising us with a dead mouse just outside the front door.


Thank you for your friendship. 

Love,
Henny


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  1. Ah! So pleased to read all o.k. with you! :).
    And..ALL the fluffy four legged lodgers..HeHe!
    Florrie has been covered as the main news over
    here, yours and the Philippines, and they've
    just said that 40 bodies have been found under
    that landslide! Terrible thing to happen! :(.

    Still..Onwwards and Upwards..as the song says..
    Always See the Brighter Side Of Life....

    Some things in life are bad
    They can really make you mad
    Other things just make you swear and curse
    When you're chewing on life's gristle
    Don't grumble, give a whistle
    And this'll help things turn out for the best

    And always look on the bright side of life
    Always look on the light side of life....! :).


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    1. Thank you Willie. There has been nothing but Florence on the news here for days now. That is so sad about the Philippines. I am so sorry to hear that. The words of that song are so true!

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  2. Hi Eli :-) Glad you made it through the storm okay.

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  3. Glad to see you made it through the storm without those big trees going down. And thank goodness that dead mouse was outside. My daughter's dog Wrigley, when he was young, killed things outside and proudly brought them in through the dog door to show his mama. He did not get the praise he was expecting though.

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    1. Thank you Sharon. That's so funny. Glad we don't have a dog door. There's no telling what would get brought in by these animals.

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  4. So glad you made it through ok. The pictures from Wilmington are awful.

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  5. Glad things are okay at your place. I've been praying for you.

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  6. Whew! I'm glad to hear from you. I guess I'm a worrier; I'm relieved that you two, the animals and your home are all okay. Those huge trees close to the house bothered me when I kept seeing video on the news of similar trees being uprooted. Do you have any idea of how much rain you got over the duration of the storm? I've had the morning news on TV and reporters are finally standing in the sun. My computer says that this was posted at 4:14 AM. If that's right, you must be needing a nap about now!

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    1. Peg, thank you! I appreciate that so much. We had wind and rain the day Florence made landfall, but nothing bad. Then we just had rain, mostly light and steady for four days and occasionally a strong gust of wind. I told Dan, the prayers of all my blogging friends were answered. Actually we got three inches of rain, which is nothing. The yard is littered in green leaves and sticks. It's messy looking around here, but I sure can't complain. I was up at 4:15 but didn't get on the computer until 5:30, when Dan left for work. I am ready for a nap though. :)

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  7. We've seen pictures of the devastation in cities, but only one picture of what appeared to be poultry houses. One can't imagine the extent of damage done to farmland, farm buildings, and farm animals. I'm wondering how this will affect the cost of food items in the coming years.

    Glad the trees stood tall and strong during the storm!

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    1. Thank you! You know, I've worried so much about farm animals, and chickens, and rabbits, but I haven't even thought about poultry houses. That would be horrible to lose a house full of chicks, or chickens ready for the market. It's sad, isn't it?

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  8. Henny glad to see you made it through the storm safely. My prayers are with all those in the Carolinas and along the coast. Looks like the four legged friends were safe and sound too. Hugs!

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    1. Thank you Debbie. We had it pretty easy here and I am so thankful for that.

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  9. I appreciate that. We were really spared from the bad part of the storm and I am so thankful for that.

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  10. We've been watching the storm footage on the news, it's just devastating what those poor folks are going through! Glad you are all safe and well!

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    1. Thank you Debbie. It's just horrible what lots of people are going through, and it may be weeks before it gets any better, in places.

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  11. So pleased to see that you are all well, and that the storm did no damage. We had the tail end of one of the storms last night. The wind was shrieking through the valley but the only damage was a few small branches and the odd plastic garden pot. I only had 1 apple on the ground but then we are sheltered by the Morriston mountain. Good to see the animals are all taking it easy.

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    1. Thank you Pam. I'm glad to see that storm go, and glad you didn't get any damage either. The wind is always scary.

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  12. I'm very happy to hear that the storm didn't hit you too hard. I've never lived in a flooded area, it must be horrible. I cannot image water coming into my home and the damage that can do. I hope that Shelby fared as well, where she lives.
    I've said it before and I'll probably say it again . . . your animals are so blessed to have you as their caregivers :)
    Stay happy.
    Connie :)

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    1. Thank you Connie. We are not in a flood area either, thankfully. I would be so very afraid.

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  13. Wonderful news that you were not damaged by the storm, or high winds and flooding, it surely has been a nail-biting week for those in the storm's path.
    I love seeing your animals Henny, they are so content and loved beyond measure.
    Autumn is just around the corner, I'm excited !
    Hugs,
    ~Jo

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    1. Thank you Jo, It is so depressing to see the damage and most of all, the deaths from this terrible storm. We were so fortunate.

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  14. Prayers answered to hear you, Poppy and animals are all okay! I sure love your pictures today. I can never get too much of your sweet pets!

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    1. Thank you Bonnie. I've told Poppy that I really believe all those prayers were answered.

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  15. I missed your now deleted post, but am so glad that you came through relatively unscathed. I was following the maps posted of how they expected different areas to be affected. I couldn't quite remember where in the state you are, but I did remember Raleigh and Wake Forest being mentioned so I looked up where they were and thought that with some luck you would be okay. Certainly devastating for some people though, I just can't imagine...

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    1. Thank you Karen. You were exactly right about the area. We are just north of Raleigh. The storm went farther south than first predicted so we were out of the worst part. The yard is littered in leaves and sticks and small tree limbs but we get that in a bad thunderstorm.

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  16. Good to hear that you are safe and little property damage.

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    1. Thank you Red. We actually had no damage, just a mess of small stuff to pick up in the yard.

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  17. The sun has been out here all day, too, but the humidity has been 100%. I don't see how that can be. Poor Wilmington, and closer to us, little Conway SC. It's awful and I feel so sorry for them. I'm glad you made it through unscathed, as did we except decidedly poorer as we had to evacuate and pay for lodging for five nights. I'm not complaining though, just very thankful. Always fun to see your pets.

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    1. Oh Cynthia, won't you be glad when this hot sticky humid weather changes. I feel so sorry for all those folks still without power and no AC, not even a fan. I've been thinking about you both. Like you, I am very thankful.

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  18. Our hearts have certainly gone out to all of those in Florence's path. It will take a long time for those flooded areas to recover. It certainly makes all of our problems seem small. All of your furry friends look so healthy and happy.

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    1. Thank you Chip Butter. I worry about all those people in the flooded areas. It is just so pitiful.

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  19. Thank God you are all safe. I have to say I was quite worried when I didn't see a post.
    I can't imagine the loss that some are feeling. Hug everyone for me at Henny Penny Lane. xo

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    1. Thank you Deb. I just wish everyone could have been safe through this storm. I'll start passing the hugs around now. :)

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  20. Glad to know that the tiny tiny farm is intact. The misery just goes on and on for many in NC.

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    1. That is so true Linda. It's just hard to imagine what many are facing. Thank you.

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  21. Your issues may not be as bad as others, but that doesn't make them go away!
    Cute kitties!

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  22. diane in northern wisSeptember 18, 2018 at 5:43 PM

    So glad to see you're back and your gang survived the storm! I thought about and prayed for you and your family many times since your last post. Thanks for sharing the cute pictures today!

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    1. Thank you Diane. I certainly appreciate that. You know, Shelby's youngest daughter lives in New Bern, in a new home on the Trent River. We have a niece there too. They all are okay though.

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  23. Hello,
    I am glad you are safe! Thank You for the prayers for Sam and for us as we waited to see what the hurricane would do. We received an ALL CLEAR call from Sam. He said they are now in the clear of the storm.
    Prayers to all with the clean up.
    Love, Carla

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    1. Thank you Carla. I know you must have been so happy to get that call from Sam. Since his basic training started off with all this excitement, maybe it will be quiet now for the rest of his time in SC. Let's hope so. You never stop worrying about your children, no matter how old they are.

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  24. I'm so relieved that you're okay. All the TV coverage of the devastation not only in the U.S. but the Philipines and China really depressed me so I had to quit watching. Adding to the feeling of helplessness were problems here when our youngest son had his tools, tool belt, even his work shoes stolen. Then his truck died and today he cut his hand badly at work. I know, doesn't it just sound like a Country song?

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    1. Thank you Granny Marigold. Oh, it really does get depressing. There were many times during the storm that we turned off the TV. It gets to you after a while. I am so sorry about your son. Bless his heart. So much at once. I can't imagine people who can steal...and taking his shoes too! That is unbelievable! That does sound like an old country song. :)

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  25. you have all been in my thoughts!
    so pleased to know you made it through the hurricane!

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  26. I am so thankful to hear that all is well. The storm has wreaked havoc, my heart goes out to all those affected. A joy as always to see Eli, he always makes me smile.

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  27. I live here in Virginia, and we are of course seeing the devastation in that area and the rescues that are happening. I just hope and pray that those who have lost so much find comfort and safety as they put their lives back together.

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    1. Kim, I hope the same thing for those people. For many, life will never be the same. Three babies killed in the storm is heartbreaking. We were so fortunate here in our area of NC.

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  28. It seems like each year a storm hits and devastates it's target area. I just can't put into words or vocalize my feelings about what I see and the turmoil the people and pets involved are going through. One can only pray.

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  29. What a relief to hear from you! I didn't receive this post in my inbox, nor the previous one you erased, but I came over here worried about you and wanting to leave a comment-- somewhere, anywhere-- wishing you well. So glad that you are, and you know, when I heard that the hurricane arrived a category 1 instead of 3 that had been predicted I gave thanks that our prayers had been answered for you. And truly, despite the work you have with the clean-up, it seems everyone's prayers were surely answered as you and your home are going to be ok. All the best to you and I know I'll keep praying for the rest of the folks affected by this storm and the people in the Philippines, so many need help.

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    1. Thank you Pilar. You know, I believe all those prayers were answered too. If that storm had stayed a category 4, as it was at one time, and had come through the center of NC, oh my goodness. But it's still so tragic for so many people. My little bit of cleaning up is nothing. We've had worse thunderstorms than what we got from Florence.

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  30. All your animals look perfectly rested and at home. So much devastation everywhere. Glad you were okay at your sweet place.

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  31. Had to laugh about the cat and the dead mouse. Our barn cats leave me one all the time on the front porch. Some times it's parts (ugh).

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  32. Glad all of you there were safe from the storm . It hit some places really bad . Lovely photos thanks for sharing have a good week !

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  33. So good to hear you are ok! And the animals are happy and so cute!

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  34. Aw! The pets are so happy. That is a GREAT idea to get camo blankets. I'm going to suggest that to our daughter (she has four dogs - gasp)

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  35. Very very glad to hear y'all are safe and no real bad damage. I was worrying about those trees after you mentioned them! So glad you didnt get the worst of it. It was a bad, bad, bad storm for sure. So sad what people are going through.

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  36. Good to hear you are ok, please tell us about the storm. Sounds like you are okay and that is good:)

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  37. Sweet babies! :)

    I was hesitant to write about the storm too. It barely touched us.

    Praying for Wilmington. They were expecting more flooding yesterday and I am scared to look at the news.

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