TBW Daily Diary

Continual rain. Flooding throughout the city is a sure thing. Bob called our former neighbors who located to Shipoke just a month ago to see how they were handling the situation. They were doing just great and without a care; they are on vacation in Nantucket and missing the whole event . . . Walked down to check on the Susquehanna this evening. The lower walkway is now covered and the current is pretty brisk. Lots of debris headed downstream, some of it of a good size. Had to smile, however. A dead tree of about eighteen feet with branches sticking up all over was on its way to the Chesapeake Bay. It was, in reality, a yachting excursion for several water birds who were enjoying a swift voyage aboard the "craft" . . . Went to Camp Hill tonight to deliver some mail that JJ received at the store today. He and Cecilia were busy baking raisin oatmeal cookies for grandpa. Grandma Diane showed infinite patience as the kids measured the brown and white sugars and broke the eggs into the mixing bowl . . . Remember to clear the street drains at the end of your block so the water doesn't end up in your basement unexpectedly. Also, remember that the non-emergency phone number for the Harrisburg Police Department is 558- 6900 . . . Received our colorful "cold sacks" for preserving chilled wine as you head out to a party or BYOB venue. It goes into the freezer to start and is reusable . . . We have 14 pieces of Reflections in Silver jewelry remaining in our closeout; all are 40% off . . .