Hurricane Ike

So on Sunday, September 14 Hurricane Ike decided to travel through Cincinnati. Who said we don't get hurricanes here? According to reports, we experienced winds up to 75 miles per hour which damaged houses and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people. Shingles and siding flew around the neighborhood along with other random home parts. Being the slightly adventurous people that we are, Chris and I decided to toss around a football in the backyard during the entire storm. That is, until, a giant metal piece from our neighbor's house came flying right towards me. I think that made me wise up a bit.

Since we had no power along with pretty much everyone else that we know, Chris and I entertained ourselves by listening to the radio on the back porch and sitting by the fire in our fire pit for three very long days. Everything in our refrigerator spoiled and had to be pitched. We dined on fine delicacies such as Los Cabos, McDonalds, and Cheeseburger in Paradise since they were the few places actually open with power. Luckily for us, our power came back on at 3:38 am on Wednesday.

My school has been closed the entire week since approximately 30% of our students are still without electricity and hot water. Downed trees and power lines block 8-10 major roads leading to school. At this point we have no calamity days (snow days) left to use even through the oh so fun winter to come. I'm really really hoping we'll be back and ready to go by Monday because I'm not too sure how long I can stand being holed up at home.

Shingle and Siding Damage that's since been fixed:

What's left of our fridge and freezer once the power comes back on. I know, we look like a bunch of alcoholics:

Neighborhood damage

The jerk with the generator