Jane— you oughtn’t say things like that.it could choke a person up. We were very careful, waiting until the wind had died, the rain had stopped and the government had called the Codes off. Only then did we venture out to go to the lottie. We are home now, safe and sound. Cheers Clay. Mate, we were very careful. Palu— We did. Thank you, Eileen—we were ultra careful, going and coming. Daniel— I have missed you lately. I am glad you droppen in to say, hi. That is a good word, isn’t it. It just means “weather conditions”. Update: We went to the lottie to survey the damage after this historic storm…well, historically high winds. We had ery little structural damage; however, all of the tallish flowering plants were splayed. The worst plant damage was the Wisteria. I am afraid that I will have to chop off about one-third of it. Very sad for me. So then, tomorrow our work is cut out for us. Lots of tying up and tidying up to do. I am a little concerned at the condition of the bean plants. The wigwams stood up well, but many of the leaves were blown right off. I wonder how long it will take for them to make more leaves. I suspect that they will not make new; rather, just grow longer. We will see. Right then mates, that is the lottie sit rep.
If I remember correctly, that wisteria will grow back very quickly. My wisterias grew like weeds. I think you are right about the beans. I'm not sure what to do about my bush bean plants. Deer jumped the fence and ate all of the leaves. I will plant new ones, elsewhere.
Daniel— cheers for the sympathetic words, mate. I am counting on it growing back. I have tried making some cosmetic improvements, but like you said, I simply have to wait for it to grow back. You know, Daniel— I just sat here and read your posting with an open mouth. Why, you ask? Deer. Deer jumping a fence and eating bean leaves. I mean, it is like something from a fantasy film. We cannot imagine it here. I know that some Brits have problems with muntjack…but the worst thing here are those green parakeets that were turned loose or escaped. They can reek havoc on an allotment complex. But deer— now, that’s exotic! I also recall that other North Americans have deer problems from time to time. Bear problems as well. I am beginning to see the U.S. as an exotic land with humans and Natural beasts living in close proximity to each other. I do not envy you your Natural challenges.
In my orchard a couple of days ago. My yard is much beloved by deer. It's green and lush and has lots of food. It used to bother me, and it's a big challenge keeping them out of gardens and fruit trees. I used to have each tree individually fenced. Now I prune with the goal of no branch within browsing height. That helps a lot. Most of my vegetable garden has a high fence, and the rose garden / chicken and duck yard, as well. They don't eat zinnias, marigolds cosmos, echinacea, bearded iris, rudbeckia, a lot of wild flowers, potato plants, tall sweetcorn. Those go into unfenced areas. Still, sometimes they defeat my efforts. I have to live with that. I hope your beans grow back quickly!
Oh my goodness Sjoerd. I chose a difficult time to be away from the internet. That would have been frightening to recieve a weather alert like that. Your view of the harbour must have been intense and humbling. I'm beyond words relieved that you are both safe and sound. I'm very sorry to hear of the damage in your Lottie. Seeing those trees....it could have been so much worse. That would have been a frightening experience. I'm not comfortable in high winds because of trees that come down - I can't imagine how you must have felt weathering that storm.
Mel—Well, the storm had been going on for a time by the time the alert came. It sort of worsened quickly. We could hear the large limbs in the park on the other side of the house cracking and breaking. It was a bit unnerving. All I could think of was what was happening at the allotment. Thanks for your nice comment. Daniel— Thanks for more knowledge. I just find it so amazing.
I am glad your are safe & sound & your allotment not too badly damaged. Fingers crossed for you that you'll get a better stretch of weather.
The Northeast of the states have been hit with heavy downpours lots of flooding (I've been lucky) but lots of damage. https://www.lohud.com/picture-galle...-during-torrential-storms-sunday/12230235002/
Sorry about your plants Sjoerd, lets hope that they'll recover well, the wisteria should grow back and I'm sure that the beans will to. Good that you are both ok.
