Stormy Weekend

 As the recent big weather front moved from the Gulf up to New England, the Outer Banks had a heavy blow and a huge amount of rain.

The ferries did not run at all yesterday and the road to the north end of the island washed over and was closed for the day.  By late afternoon highway department workers had managed to get enough sand removed to reopen the road and the late high tide did not close it again last night.  

The Beaver Full Moon made the tides extra high at the same time as the storm and this always now threatens overwash.

Today we have to leave the island so I can have a laser treatment to remove some scar tissue from where I had cataract surgery several years ago.  We were to take the Swan Quarter ferry, but it is also not running today.  So, we are on the Hatteras Ferry for a longer drive but one that will get us there.

These are some of the winter adventures of living in our wonderful island!