In February 2021, we were closed for a week by snow that lay thick for seven days. This year, in the same month, named storms have been the issue. The snow looked lovely; wind just causes damage and work to be done. It is also potentially dangerous for children who would normally be on site.
A wind chime has been torn from the tree and left in pieces. The parachute had already been compromised by storms a year ago and arson last summer; now it is shredded. The canopy over the kitchen window is waiting to be put back when winds subside. The security camera must be repaired. The greenhouse needs restoration after nine large sheets of glazing were thrust from the frames. A water tank blew off its foundation and has been secured against further wind assault. And so the list goes on.
These and other casualties are small issues. What we cannot repair overnight is the damage to trees. The full extent is yet to be assessed. Happily, closure has been for but one day this time.
