Wait! Where are you, Wita? And, are you talking about the blizzard, or what? The tropical storm did not hit the mainland. The blizzard did do a number on the trees. My editor at American Clarion, Bob Ellis, posted this from his home: http://www.americanclarion.com/24349/2013/10/06/the-2013-fall-blizzard-of-western-south-dakota/
Sorry, the blizzard. I live about a mile from Bob. Enjoy your writing here and in the Clarion.