We didn't have any major damage here in North Central Florida. There are some trees down here and there but not anything like they've had on the coast.
It was a stressful week with all the preparations and waiting on the unknown and then two days of rain and wind.
Blue Jay
We moved some of the furniture out of our lanai to be ready. It has windows but they are not glass, they are acrylic and there are windows on three sides of the room. We walk into this room through French doors from the kitchen. It's not technically a lanai, it's a Florida room but we called it the lanai when we moved here and the name stuck.
Anyway, we spent the day yesterday cleaning and getting things back in order. At least we have lots of good food cooked that will last us a few more days. We have a generator so we could have heated meals so we wanted things precooked. We made a roast in the crock pot and a big pot of spaghetti sauce, broccoli cheese soup, boiled some eggs and baked muffins and biscuits.
Great Blue Heron
I'm anxious to get back on the Florida trails but I'll wait a couple of days. I'm sure the roads are busy with people getting out. Our stores were closed for 2 days so there will be those needing groceries.
Gulf Fritillary
We are praying for our fellow Floridians that are suffering from the damage from Hurricane Ian. I've talked to some of them but I'm waiting to hear from others. There was damage to both coasts so it is widespread!
I hope you have a beautiful weekend. The weather is gorgeous here now.
These aren't my dogs but they sure are cute!
And they are probably wanting to take some walks too!
Photos from the Florida Trails taken last week.
I appreciate your prayers! Sweet hugs, Diane
