Hi everyone. We've had several inquiries as to how safe we are and I just want to reassure you we have a plan and expect to be safe and secure. As the rule goes… if you don't prepare, bad things could happen… so in true Capricorn fashion we have (likely) over-prepared. Hurricane Lee is weakening and the area we are in, and the area we are going to hunker down in, should enjoy a much weakened wind event. There will be rain of course and there is a chance we may lose power for a day or two but please be assured, the old Beaton homestead is safe and standing proud (having endured many hurricanes). Sally and Jim have been wonderful and have invited us to come back and stay there will Lee passes by. What better place to hunker down with good books (and flashlights, a small camp stove to augment the BBQ if power does go out, a fridge and freezer full of food and permission to help ourselves and a water system that keeps on running even when the power goes out. So there you have it. Worry not.
You may not hear from us for a few days but we'll be fine.
We've been travelling the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton these past few days. Even though heavy mists have enveloped the park we have seen some amazing beauty provided by Mother Nature and some grand land and sea scapes. We have lots of photos and will put a showing together for our next post (after Lee has passed). We hope all is well with each of you and your hatches remain battened down whenever necessary. TTFN. CJ
PS: the Beaton family home is in Mabou Mines (in case you're looking for it).
