Please keep everyone in the path of Sandy incl. my family in your thoughts for the next few days

[woodsprite]

4. We must have the best neighbors in the world!

after we got our son calmed down, he and I ran to Home Depot to get some rope and the biggest tarps they had. I couldn't physically lift the biggest tarp, so I got three smaller ones. By the time we got back, my BiL had arrived and 4 neighbors were up on the roof with hubby. They cut the tree enough that we were able to secure a tarp and plywood over the gaping holes. Not too much water got in (another miracle since it was raining) and we were able to move all the electronic stuff (computer, tv, wii, lamps). They actually screwed the tarp to the roof with firring strips, but I'm not sure how that will hold up in the expected winds. We're all sleeping next to interior walls tonight in the living/dining room.

I'm exhausted, but totally wired.