DC area -- how are you coping?

barrons
Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:58:42 +0000

In Virginia now and what a mess in Lynchburg–esp the 24503 area. Big trees down everywhere and still no power for many. Got into the house and it is bad but not too bad. Have a guy coming tomorrow to take out the tree and tarp the roof. It pays to use the same tree guy for years. Rest should not be too bad. Damage limited to roof and one room. But sure is odd having a huge tee limb in your bedroom and seeing the sky. luckily no major water got in after. Power expected back by Saturday but we need a new line from the street to the house. It was a victim of one other large limb that came down, boucned off the corner of the roof doing some minor damage and taking out the line. But it sure is hot–104 today. Not a dry heat either. Luckily got a hotel room in Roanoke–lynchburg is full with refugees and power line guys.