We had a humdinger of a hail storm a few weeks ago.
Hubby and I were sitting out on the patio enjoying a glass of wine and some oysters one Saturday evening. The sky was dark and rumbly, but it was still warm enough to sit outside and enjoy the weather.
After about 20 minutes or so, the rumbling got louder, then we thought we heard a freight train headed for us. But we don't have any tracks nearby, so that was odd, to say the least.
The sound got louder and louder, and then the sky opened up and hail fell. Lots of it. Big ones, the size of quarters.
We fled inside and hoped our windows and roof and truck (in the driveway) were safe.
After what seemed like forever the storm blew itself out, leaving a 3" thick coating of white everywhere, making it look like it had snowed, and lots of damage.
In the weeks since, we've had our roof inspected, and the insurance company totaled it. We'll be getting a new roof in the coming weeks.
I took our truck in to be looked at yesterday, and it sustained significant damage as well. Hubby found a guy he wants to take the truck to for a closer look and repair.
All I can say is I am glad we don't live in a place where extreme weather is the norm. The time involved dealing with all of these people - the insurance company, the roofers, the gutter and downspout people, the car people...is a lot.
I need to be studying for my final National exam, and this week, so far? I've been dealing with hail details.
Seriously.
Hugs,
Stevie
Hubby and I were sitting out on the patio enjoying a glass of wine and some oysters one Saturday evening. The sky was dark and rumbly, but it was still warm enough to sit outside and enjoy the weather.
After about 20 minutes or so, the rumbling got louder, then we thought we heard a freight train headed for us. But we don't have any tracks nearby, so that was odd, to say the least.
The sound got louder and louder, and then the sky opened up and hail fell. Lots of it. Big ones, the size of quarters.
We fled inside and hoped our windows and roof and truck (in the driveway) were safe.
After what seemed like forever the storm blew itself out, leaving a 3" thick coating of white everywhere, making it look like it had snowed, and lots of damage.
In the weeks since, we've had our roof inspected, and the insurance company totaled it. We'll be getting a new roof in the coming weeks.
I took our truck in to be looked at yesterday, and it sustained significant damage as well. Hubby found a guy he wants to take the truck to for a closer look and repair.
All I can say is I am glad we don't live in a place where extreme weather is the norm. The time involved dealing with all of these people - the insurance company, the roofers, the gutter and downspout people, the car people...is a lot.
I need to be studying for my final National exam, and this week, so far? I've been dealing with hail details.
Seriously.
Hugs,
Stevie
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