Irene has left the Area

We are extremely happy to report that we are now back home in Chesapeake, Va and we even have power. This morning we left our hotel that still was without power. There were many large trees uprooted and several telephone poles laying on the ground along the Interstate. When we got home we were expecting to have some damage to our other car or apartment, but thankfully there was none. We spent starting from yesterday afternoon until the time we left the hotel without power. Our friends/neighbors, Jane and Freddy, along with their kids were great company. Tyler and Alexandria played together the whole time. The hotel treated us well with bringing out a popcorn machine in the lobby and providing a room for the kids to run around in. We lived on peanut butter sandwiches, fruit, and bottled water. It was a long weekend and we are quite exhausted. It's good to be back home and sleep in our own beds tonight. So long, Irene! Can't say it was good to meet you. LOL Here are some photos from the storm:

Watching a movie together.

We watched this Hardees get blown down from the wind. It was across the street from our hotel.

Damaged roof from the hotel next door. The photo is because because it was taken from inside our rainy window.

We watched these two trees get blown from the wind all day from our hotel room and this morning they had a permanent lean to them.

Fallen tree in the hotel parking lot. The hurricane damage truck was parked behind it. LOL

Power trucks ready to roll.

Saw this damaged garage on the drive home.