8.27.2011

Hands in the Dirt: Calm Before the Storm

Yes, come on Irene.  Get here and leave already.  We are all prepared for the hurricane a comin' and now we are just waiting.  Took advantage of the calm and got the dogs out on a pre-storm hike and walk through the garden.



















Hope you are dry and safe where you are. 

I think I will go whip up a batch of hurricane cookies (walnut chocolate chip) since those will make a power outage much happier.  And cheers to lots sewing time! 
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15 comments:

  1. JientjeAugust 27, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Have a safe weekend. I heard Irene has weakened, I hope she changes her mind altogether!

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  2. WendyAugust 27, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    So peaceful. Stay safe!!

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  3. TammyAugust 27, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Thinking about you folks on the east coast. Praying for your safety. Cookies are always a good thing and a tall glass of cold milk!

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  4. Teje KarjalainenAugust 27, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Hi Christie! All your photos are most beautiful! I do hope that hurricane doesn't reach you! I hope you stay safe with your lovely family!
    xxx Teje

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  5. Seaweed and RaineAugust 27, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Ever since the hubby told me there was a hurricane in your area yesterday, I've been thinking of you and praying and hoping that you will be fine. Your garden and surrounding area looks so lovely. I just hope that there isn't too much damage to it!!!
    Is that a netted off swimming area I spied in one of the photos? And what is the pontoon used for?
    Much Love,
    S&R xo

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  6. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Praying you stay safe! Keep us posted!

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  7. Honey I'm Home BlogAugust 28, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Hi Christie, I'm so crazy for your adorable dogs! Hope the hurricane did not affect you! Please let us know when you can. Also, I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. I gave you a shout out at the end of this post:
    http://michellelunt.blogspot.com/2011/08/operation-organization-spice-cabinet.html

    Warmly, Michelle

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  8. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant lifeAugust 30, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Nice shots a so sweet pets :)

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  9. The French HutchAugust 30, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Nice hike to exercise everyone before the storm. You got some great photographs. Hope all is well where your are.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  10. LindaAugust 30, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Wonderful photos...your dogs are so cute! Hope all is well in your area after the storm.

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  11. Light and VoicesAugust 30, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I enjoyed the cyber tour of your garden in bloom. Your dogs are "adorable". I keep you in our prayers.
    Joyce M

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  12. xinexAugust 31, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    I hope the storm went away without leaving any damage there. You have a very peaceful surrounding...Christine

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  13. SoutherncookAugust 31, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I so enjoyed all your photos. Hope you weren't affected too terribly by the storm.

    Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook

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  14. SaunAugust 31, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Your Bee balm is beautiful my has already dried up. How do you keep them blooming all summer? Nice series

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  15. cherrySeptember 5, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    beautiful pictures hope you are enjoying the cookies...
    Happy September & hugs
    from Savannah, Cherry

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