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Spring Storm

In mid-April we have the worst storm in these parts in 15 years. The day after the 'blow,' I get out to photograph the 'blast' that we got. Here is what I found...
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The first place to check is always Ocean Point and...
The first place to check is always Ocean Point and...		 ...w/ the tide coming in, it's pretty spectacular!
...w/ the tide coming in, it's pretty spectacular!		 Yup, that's a pretty BIG wave!
Yup, that's a pretty BIG wave!
But does this one give you a bit better perspective?
But does this one give you a bit better perspective?		 Even the wildlife complains!
Even the wildlife complains!		 And here's the first hint that we aren't going to get too far today!
And here's the first hint that we aren't going to get too far today!
The National Guard is out helping to clear roads.
The National Guard is out helping to clear roads.		 In some places, you just can't get thah from heah!
In some places, you just can't get thah from heah!		 At the Sea Pier in town, the roof was blown off.
At the Sea Pier in town, the roof was blown off.
And it's the side facing away from the ocean!
And it's the side facing away from the ocean!		 And out toward Spruce Point, the road is closed because so many trees block the road!
And out toward Spruce Point, the road is closed because so many trees block the road!		 They're already out clearing the downed treees. Here a great clod of dirt sits at the base of a large evergreen.
They're already out clearing the downed treees. Here a great clod of dirt sits at the base of a large evergreen.
Back in town, Pagoda Point got hit....
Back in town, Pagoda Point got hit....		 ...they are lucky it wasn't worse!
...they are lucky it wasn't worse!		 Then on Hodgedon Road, the warnings are right by the road as I take the turn!
Then on Hodgedon Road, the warnings are right by the road as I take the turn!
In places it looks like a tornado hit! .....Well, almost!
In places it looks like a tornado hit! .....Well, almost!		 In others, whole rows have gone like dominoes!!
In others, whole rows have gone like dominoes!!
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Guest 17-Apr-2007 15:31
Great Photos!
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