Sandy, Halloweens Gone By and Politics

The days of the worry free Halloweens are long gone my friend.  Thinking and praying for all in the path of monster storm Sandy... Take care!

Kristine... I too am online and playing in the rain this morning. Compelled to stay online and get some much needed work done before the internet and power go off.. ( that will be dreaful) See you around!

Worry free Halloweens are a thing of the past unfortunately.  We always traveled alone in home made costumes also, and it was fun.  As for being annoyed by President Obama and Mitt Romney consider the source and that should explain it all.  Enjoy playing "in the Rain" literally and figuratively.  Hope you don't lose power.  If you get scared, give Marty a hug and tell him it's from both of us!  ;~)  How is Brian doing?  Is he home?

Kristine - it is sad that that kids today need to be chaparoned to go trick or treating.  When I was around 5 or so, the very thought of being out in the dark was both scary and fun at the same time!!

I, too, hope that the damage from the hurricane is not too severe....

Kristine, this presidential race is just overwhelming along with all the local ads that bombard us...it is all about safety...i was in Narragansett on appointments this morning and posted i hope to FB the surge...it will be devastating...i'm at 12 ft and hoping to miss the storm surge just barely...right now i'm waiting on a closing that has been pushed to 2 I HOPE!  CT has shut down highway & i'm worried RI will do...be well Girl!

God forbid someone not be able to vote because of a natural disaster.  I'm sure voting is the last thing on anyone's mind being affected by this storm right now.

Hi Kristine.  They say Atlantic City is the bull eye for Sandy.  Be safe.

Kristine-Thinking of you during this storm. Hope you and family escape the worst of it. Stay safe and keep us posted when you can.

Kristine - I have great memories of carrying huge pillowcases to gather trick or treat candy.  Of course, in those days, we were given the huge, regular sized chocolate bars...  not these woosy little mini ones they sell today!  Will keep my eye on CNN and see what's up with the storm.  I hope Lucy will be ok with all the storm noise.

Kristine, I too remember going for what seemed like hours with my friends trick or treating.  It is sad that children today don't have that opportunity!!

Kristine, it's really wet and windy here, but so far nothing really awful.  Stay safe!

My last post was about trick or treating too.  I used to go with my aunts and uncle.  They were a bit older, but still kids (my dad is the oldest in his family and my mom second oldest so I had aunts and uncles who are just a simgin older than me)  and mom didn't go and I got home well after dark already stuffed with candy, cupcakes and apples that no one was afraid to eat.  I find it sad it has to be the way it is today.  And the center for disease control was actually where I choose to "linK" to for the safety tips... also very sad to me. 

As for voting, I kind it very important, but just shake my head that the candidates are worried about people voting in the wake of what sounds like one of the worst storms to hit the NE coast of the U.S.  

Well Kristine where I am in Woodbridge VA schools were closed today and tomorrow.  We have had rain temperature falling but so far so good. The worst is expected around 12 am. My family is ready in case of power outage.  Hopefully there will be a Halloween...we shall see.

Kristine: When we were kids things did seem much simpler and the only politics we heard was when a couple of grownups were "discussing" things.  I also hope those on the east coast, you included, are safe and sound during this storm.

Hi Kristine, we had snow this morning, but no accumulation like some other nearby towns.  We used pillow cases as well to haul our candy and we always went as a group...my siblings (10) made a big group :)

GF~Thinking of you today with safety and warmth in mind..."hunkering down" was the common phrase all over the news last night. I kept thinking about you and my sister in Cleveland and my other family scattered throughout this area that's so hard hit. I heard the Gov. of NJ admonishing those who wouldn't heed his words to LEAVE and go to safer areas.

I am going to try to call you and see if you have power.

Love you and hope you guys are okay!

Hello Kristine,

I hope you are OK... We got fortunate this year, didn't loose power. But it is devastating to watch news right now... I heart goes to people in NJ and NY.

Kristine, sounds like you did not have the storm they were projecting, and SO GLAD.   Ginny is without power, and trees down everywhere.      It is sad that the campaigning is so tough.    If each of those men spent that much on something worthwhile rather than advertising, it sure would feel better.   So glad we only have one more week to listen to it!

Hope Sandy passed you by Kristine. We had a lot of high winds and some rain. I'm sure glad I don't live on the coast.

I am grateful that all worked out well for your family Kris. I am also sad for the little trick or treaters who have missed two Halloweens - it's such a big event for kids. You continue to be in my thoughts. xxoo