I back! Just got power a little while ago.
A lesson for all to learn: When I came home and turned on the lights, they looked sooooo bright. I attributed it to having been living by candle wattage. But then I noticed odd things. The fridge light was very faint and it wasn't cooling. When I plugged in the TV, all the lights in the room went out. Unplugged it quickly, the lights came back on but not so bright this time...and the fridge came on. Uh oh.
Fortunately, there was a power crew just finishing for the night down the street, so I raced down to catch them. Told them the symptoms and they seemed concerned. Followed me back with the bucket truck, got on top of my house, and found the "ground" was torn loose. He said if I had not come and gotten them IT WOULD HAVE BURNED UP ALL MY HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES. As it is, it seems to have only burned up the surge protector for my TV.
Lesson: After a power outage like this, be sure to check all your appliances and see if they're working correctly. If not, unplug them all until you can get your electrical checked out.
Anyway. The yard is a mess, but the house is good. Lost two of my very favoritest trees.
Home sweet home. Ahhhhhh.
Have you checked with your tenant? Did the monsoonal deluge get you? Knowing of the problems you have with your creek, I am fearful you took a hit.
Early yield checks here are excellent. Extremely Excellent. Some of the best corn is coming in at 250 bu per A, dry. Beans at 65+
Start counting your money!!! ;>)
Wow, I'm so glad you got that electrical problem fixed in time, and that - apart from the trees - your home's in good shape. I'm hearing more and more stories of complete devastation and loss from the flooding around here, it's just heartbreaking.