Our house once again looks like a typical beach house instead of a hurricane ready structure.
Walked tonight after the winds settled down. There were a few surfers out in the big waves, and a beautiful sky just before sunset.
In downtown Stone Harbor, the flooding was far less than expected. Even the businesses along Third Avenue and in the 300 block were dry (flood prone section). Â Open tonight: Wawa, Marabella’s, Fred’s, and Stone Harbor Pizza. Couldn’t tell if the Nemo’s crew was cleaning or actually cooking tonight.
Lights on and owners returning to check their homes. Welcome back 🙂
Avalon, Stone Harbor after Irene
The views may have been similar, but my emotional response was completely different. Â
On Friday, we walked down prior to evacuating the island, and I was overwhelmed with sadness and fear.
Today, I was welcomed back by the wide (and intact) beach, dolphins just beyond the wave break, and a warm sun. Ahhh…that’s better 🙂
Back to work and inspecting a few homes before tenants move back in. Minimal damage and only minor flooding issues. Most businesses are back open (although I did hear that Kohler’s Bakery won’t open until Friday- darn) and preparing for the Labor Day weekend.