Ida...Have Mercy

For the 3rd day in a row, the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida is pounding us! We are under a state of emergency. The state is literally plowing the sand off Rt. 1, schools are closed as well as many area businesses. Late yesterday afternoon the waves broke through the dune and were crashing on the road. I must say this is probably the worst storm we have had in quite a while because of the duration.

The weather is just terrible...not fit for man or beast...but my sister and I ventured out today to get some pictures of the ocean's fury. The pictures aren't the greatest because the lens was getting pelted with sand and water, but you get the idea.

But the good news...I've been productive at the bench. I'll post pictures when there is a glimmer of sunlight and I can get some decent photos.

Have a great weekend! I hope to be able to get out and clean up my yard this weekend!

South end of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk...there use to be a huge dune at the end of the walkway...this is where we use to get onto the beach

Lots of water under the houses in South Bethany...looks deep

Rubbish on the beach in S. Bethany...decks and remains of decks and stairs are scattered about

My partner in crime and Best Friend...she has a nicer camera than I do:(

Notice the water...then the dune...then the ocean...the waves have crashed over the dune and the water is trapped between the bulk heading (where the road is) and the dune...lots of water under all the houses on this stretch

The wind is blowing the sand, and many plants and the sides of some houses are covered

Penn Ave., Downtown Bethany Beach...a lot of the street look like this...and its still 3 hours before high tide...