Monthly Archives: December 2010
Orleans Winds
A storm after Christmas pummeled Orleans as the national news stations reported 60mph winds (I clocked 66mhp on our roof). Signs around Orleans were torn down or damaged, including the Post Office. Many trees around town didn’t survive the storm, but our house, on stilts, made it though just fine. And yes, the readout, showing … Continue reading
Categories: Weather
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Water Under the House
Lest we ever forget, the winter during the construction was particularly snowy in Boston and rainy on the Cape. Thus, as they dug the hole, it constantly filled in with water. I visited the house each week, and was amazed to see the swamp under our house. Many times the water was over my knees … Continue reading
Categories: Construction
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