Irene

by now most everyone knows about hurricane Irene rolling up along the east coast with the possibility of MAJOR damage . as of this moment it is just reaching North Carolina . with the eye of the storm still forecasted to hit Albany , NY some time Monday. This is the area where I live.

arriving at work this afternoon I was handed a letter issued from the , " U.S Department of Transportation " Federal Railroad Adminstration . This letter basically gives me authorization to cross police lines , road blocks , and control points in direct suppport of any and all infrastucture which supports interstate commerce.

I can't help but think if the situation should get as bad as they say , what makes them think for a moment I'm going to be out running around trying to keep it all together? with winds calling for 65+ mph and 14 - 16" of rain here , a 150 miles inland of the ocean , I don't think so.

stay safe everyone and here is a photo from Rock harbor on Cape Cod Bay ( 2009 )and Kills Devil Hill ( 2010 )on the Outer Banks.