Glad to hear Sally's doing OK, except for the nasty power issue. They're saying this has been the worst disaster in Ohio since the Blizzard of 1978. I know Sally doesn't live too far from me and we've been without power since 2 p.m. Sunday. Thank goodness for power at work so I can keep connected on the internet, plus I'm using the ladies restroom at work to get ready in the mornings.

We have a power line down in our backyard, spreading across three neighbors yards and quite a bit of tree damage and debris. We're hearing all sorts of wild estimates, anywhere from most power being restored by this weekend to mid-next week! I am so thankful we're having mild weather here and can survive without A/C right now.

Probably my biggest complaint - other than the fact I have no way to dry my yard long hair when I am able to wash it - is that drivers fail to understand the concept of four-way stops when traffic lights are out. I can't tell you how many times we've almost been hit by idiots blasting through the intersection!

LOL! I hear that one.

glad you are okay Sally. "see" you when you get back. stay safe

This just in! Sappy gave me a buzz this afternoon, her scooter is starving, she's stuck with a corded phone and a manual wheelchair and still no power or internet.

Her fridge and freezer are holding their own but she's losing faith in what can be salvaged at this point. She is still at home and doing fine, but she bawled her head off because she misses us so much.

She was heading for a nap but wanted us to know that she's hanging in there and her grown kids are seeing to her needs.

C'mon OH Power Company!

My family lives in eastern Ohio, and most of then are without power too. My mom is 80 and refuses to go stay with my sister and my brother in law because she wants to sleep in her own bed. Althought she is going over for a few hours tonight so she can watch Big Brother. LOL! She blames me for being addicte to it. They have been told that it will probably be Sunday before their power is back on.

Thanks for the report on Sally and the others in the flood zone!! Glad to hear everyone is okay except for the power issues. It's amazing how mch we take our utilities for granted -- until they're not working.

Take care all and hope to "see" you guys soon!!!!

Hang in there, Sally. We miss you, but are real glad you're ok.

Thank you for the updates about our Sal. I'm just so glad that she's safe.

Any word on Sally? My mother's power is still not on. They are now saying it should be on by Saturday or Sunday. The Red Cross has opened up the high school gym where there is power for showers, and they are also handing out water, ice, and serving hot meals. I still can't believe Ike caused this much damage in Ohio.

Just thinking bout my favorite buckeye Sappy and hoping her power comes back soon.