Hurricane Irene Video

Our power was restored Sunday night around 11:00pm after being off since late Friday night.

We were so lucky! Here's a quick video I put together of the hurricane. Of course, it doesn't show the massive wind we were experiencing around 3:00am Saturday morning. It was too dark to film and I was pretty much cowering in the hallway feeling the house rock and listening to the ceiling make creaking noises. Seriously thought we were going to lose it. The kitties were taking shelter under the stairwell where it was safest.

Landfall occured at Cape Lookout which is literally a 10 minute boat ride from our home. Highest gusts were clocked there at 115mph. Storm surge was worse further east where most of my family lives. Most everyone who flooded during Hurricane Isabel, flooded with Irene. Irene hung around here for nearly 24 hours and we were so happy to see her go, but prayed for those still in her path. My family down east way still don't have power. It could be Thursday or Friday before they get it back on. Thanks again for all the prayers and concern!

We're Safe!

Quick update from my Blackberry.... we are all ok!  Irene made landfall about 5 miles east of us near Cpe Lookout. Power is still out, but we have the generator. heard it might be Wednesday before it's restored, but hopefully sooner.  Thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers for us and ours wll continue for those in the New England area.

Necklace/Gretchen Update

Yesterday I did a post about Gretchen's hurt paw, but I accidentally called her Necklace. Necklace was her name when she was in her feral colony. I've been in such a tizzy with this storm, I don't know where my head is! Anyhoo, Gretchen's vet appointment went very well. The vet said she does indeed have a nailbed infection. She was given Convenia (antibiotic) and Vetalog (anti-inflammatory) injections. She should be good as new in a few days! Yay!

Still watching Irene and it looks like we may take a direct hit, but hopefully at a cat 2. I think we'll be pretty safe here in our home. It's on land that is 6ft above sea level and our house is on pilings, 10 feet off the ground. However, there is still a little time left to decide for sure if we're staying put. If we go, all the furries will be going with us for sure! We're praying for all of our friends in the path of this dangerous storm!

I'll try to tweet updates as much as possible, so be sure to follow us @thecreekcats!

Necklace's Hurt Paw Paw

This afternoon we will be taking Necklace in to have the vet check out her infected dewclaw. Not sure how or what happened, but we noticed it was swollen and infected. Possibly a nailbed infection? Not sure. A month or so ago, I trimmed the nail because it seemed to be growing into her pad, but looked fine otherwise. Didn't think anything of it and yesterday we noticed it was swollen. Hopefully it won't be nothing some antibiotics can't fix!

Still got our eye to the sky watching Hurricane Irene.....sure wish I knew where she was going! We're still in the "cone of uncertainty."

I'll keep ya'll posted :)

Watching Irene

Hi friends....been a while! Just wanted to check in and say we have all eyes on Hurricane Irene. As of right now (2pm advisory) Irene is predicted to become a major hurricane with winds higher than 111mph and may make landfall Saturday somewhere over Eastern NC which includes our little house on the creek as indicated by the starfish. Preparations have already begun at our house to assure we are ready for whatever Irene brings. Hopefully, a whole lotta nothing! I'll do my best to keep everyone posted!

UDATE: And I just felt my first earthquake....CRAZY!!!!