Hurricane Sandy comes to Philadelphia

We're getting all settled in here in Philadelphia for the next leg of Hurricane Sandy. So far it's just been wind and rain, but we're told it'll get much worse before it gets better. In the mean time we've been cooking, cleaning, and cuddling. Not a bad way to spend a Monday, huh?

I also grabbed a few photos earlier in the day. Here's what our neighborhood looks like at this point:

While things are still mild here, we're mindful that an hour east at the Jersey Shore, things are rough and wild already. Much of coast is flooded, and the storm is on its way here. Our thoughts are with everyone who has had to evacuate, and those who have already had major damage to their homes.

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Update: We were pretty unscathed here in the city. I had to travel for my job (yes, I count as "essential personnel"), but the roads were clear and wind and rain were minimal when I left. Our condo and cars were undamaged, and so were we. Not everyone is as lucky, of course. The town where we vacation at the Shore is completely underwater, as is NYC, Hoboken and the Delaware beaches. Appalachia is covered in snow. We're thinking about everyone who is out in some way because of Sandy. Stay safe and stay strong folks.