So much to prepare for and the time is passing quickly. The High Holiday season, the Days of Awe, begin tonight and continue until sunset on Saturday the 12th. Holidays continue on the 16th through the 23rd. Carol and I plan to spend the 23rd driving to Cleveland, more preparation.
After visiting friends from the past in Cleveland we had planned to continue on south to Asheville NC to visit with Leigh and Pat who we have known for more than 24 years. It appears that Helene has obliterated that plan. Even if they got everything cleaned up and the water supply restored and the campground reopened, I would not want to take our coach on the remnants of the road system in the mountains. This is still subject to change.
This is only one impact of the storm on us directly. Our grandson Corey is a student at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, a tiny mountain town in the heart of the devastated area. He, his girl friend and several other friends got in their cars and somehow managed to get out of the mountains over makeshift bridges and washed out roads to make their way to Dan and Malena’s house to wait to see when the school will be able to reopen.
That’s about it for the beginning of October.
Hmm, just noticed that the blog is still on Pacific Time. I will see about changing that.
Safe Travels Paul and Carol
Ohhh Paul, so good to hear that Corey and his girlfriend and friends got to Dan and Malenas home safely. Incredible what a huge swath this storm impacted. Hugs, Jane🥰
Steady as she goes Paul,
Shana Tova
Be Safe! This world is, indeed, going backwards and it is terrifying!
I just read your blog on antisemitism and I am appalled that in 2024, there is still all kinds of ways to separate people and think of them as “others.” Our political system is certainly very, very much to blame for so much of this. I can assure you that our church, Pinnacle Lutheran Church, takes note of all your holidays, goes out of its way to remind the congregation of your holidays. The Jews are God’s CHOSEN people. I believe that it was the Roman Empire that started all this hatred because they were afraid of losing power. Sounds just like today. I just know that you and Carol are God’s children and I pray that you are safe in your travels and may your life continue to be happy and healthy for many more years
I send my Love – Darlene