December 29, 2017

The first three pictures show some of the effects of Hurricane Irma, which hit the hardest on Pine Key above Key West.  I saw the tree from a distance and it looked as if it were a very tall Christmas tree with the bottom branches removed.  The branches were removed... by the hurricane.  Someone put a silver star on top of the tree and based on that it is next to a fire station, we think we know who did it.

The third picture is of a house that the hurricane demolished, but the houses to either side were not affected.  Some houses were build to withstand hurricanes and some were not.

Trash removal still has a long way to go.  As they remove trash along side of the road, there is more there the next day.  The holidays has interfered with the process.  I believe that part of the problem is, "Who pays for it?"  Local, State, or Federal governments... 

The forth photo is of a Palm tree that was not damaged.  I like the contrast in the photo and it is a picture of hope.

The last two pictures is the view at which I am looking as I type. I am sitting at the table on the right.  

I will not tell you that I woke up at 5:30 to 71 degrees and a slight breeze.  Back to reality on Tuesday.