This will be my last post until the AI (after Irene.) We are headed to the Cape to help with family property prep there and then, hopefully, coming back to be here at TOPH when the storm passes. But, it may not be possible to get off Cape traffic-wise tomorrow, so we'll play it by ear.
Things here are battened down as best as can be expected. The basement window wells were wide open with their summer screens. Can you say cascade effect? So, we put the winter "dog houses" on the ones in the paths of the greatest roof-run-off. The others are either closed off with the remnants of windows or have their horizontal screens sheathed in contractor bags and canted appropriately. Its not perfect, but it's better than nothing.
We put the new washer and dryer up on wooden palettes. Spin cycle is a little more of a jig now.
And we bought a new sump pump today, realizing later that identifying the actual low point in the TOPH cellar was a bit of a joke. And the debris from the recent plumbing, wiring and window projects would surely plug it up anyway. Well, we have it. If (when) the water comes up over 6", any outflow will be positive. Power to run said pump is unlikely, though.
We called Unitil about the precariously teetering remainder of a 300-year-old ash, which is currently leaning on a utility pole down the hill. They said they would send a truck out to look at "trimming" it. Good luck with that. And sorry to any and all down-current.
We shall see. Fare-thee-well TOPH. Buck and Purcy (the cat) are in charge 'til we get back.
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