Dark Before Christmas

Air temperature 27 F, wind northwest about 9 mph gusting to 18, partly cloudy. Wind not strong enough to ground the utility trucks. Still something over 200,000 Maine customers without power. Winter is coming.

Meanwhile, flood watches

Some residents are being reminded what "River Street" and "Water Street" and "Front Street" really mean . . .

Because I haven't posted it yet . . .

Pogo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL0lPcNwRqQ

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Just back from a foraging run. Local supermarket dairy section completely empty, frozen food aisles closed off. Aftermath of the power outage. I would think that a honking big generator would be cost-effective, but I'm sure corporate has run the numbers.

Still no cable

Another walk, slightly different route, and more damage to note. One house is getting an entire new roof -- I asked the woman how she got a contractor so soon and she said her husband is in the business and called in some favors. Since a cleaning and restoration service was also on site, they had interior damage as well.

Met up with Louie-cat and he seems to be feeling better. Fur feels better and his spine isn't as knobby. Still didn't romp out to meet me, but was waiting on the porch steps when I came up his side street.

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Leaking zone valve replaced. Heating guy has another call once he left here. Life in the fast lane . . .