080915 - Up and some some cold coffee. Then got the generator running and hooked to the fridge and the phone chargers. The out with the hand saw and prunners. We started at 8:30. The boys were outside ALL DAY! Everyone pitched in, u can see how Howdy and Jack pack the leaves in the bags... L saw the debris truck coming and we rushed everything we could out front. Howdy and I helped them load the brush and he was amazed how the truck worked and smashed everything. We got the guys some snacks and pop and then headed into the backyard for more. As L&I continued to clean up, the boys rode snowboards down the sliding board, shot the BB gun, played tug of war, carried sticks and just played all day. At 5:30 we gave up and headed to get some food and the store to but a camp stove to cook on tomorrow. It is a complete mad house. The stores are packed and the shelves are bare...
We drove around town, saw one house that was crushed by a tree and limbs and brush everywhere. This will take some time to get things back to normal. I can't imagine how the folks in Texas are doing... Home, baths with day light left, more shadow puppets and 3 exhausted boys fast asleep. I am catching up on the blog w/ my phone in the dark. Still no power...
