This past weekend brought with it some crazy wind. We're talking 60+ mph wind. Frances and I were planning to attend the annual Rochester Dachshund Parade, but fortunately it was cancelled, otherwise there could have been hundreds of airborne doxies!! Instead we ventured up to Lake Ontario, to one of our favorite spots, known as The Secret Sidewalk. But not before taking a picture of what was happening in our neighbor's backyard.
See the big crack? And the power lines? A recipe for disaster.
The Secret Sidewalk is not really a secret, but rather a public sidewalk tucked in between Lake Ontario and some pretty nice lakefront properties.
I was hoping to see some huge waves, but aside from the occasional gust, it wasn't too windy up on the lakeshore.
Most residents not only have gorgeous, sprawling lawns, but they also have these sweet little gardens growing between the sidewalk and the beach.
Or just a great "room with a view." Seriously, imagine those summer nights.
Frances stayed put on the ground, and thankfully we enjoyed our stroll. When we got home, it was a different scene.
That's my fence, so you can see how closely my yard avoided the destruction caused by the fallen tree. My neighbor lost a garage, and all I lost was my power. For roughly 36 hours. Yikes! But I'm back in business now, and still counting my lucky stars that the tree didn't fall on my garage.
OMG - that was a close one!!
ReplyDeleteholy moly, you are so lucky! i bet you did not even care about being powerless because at least you did not sustain irrepairable damage! we had some bad winds too...and bellini managed to keep all four paws on the ground!
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