The birds of the winged trees flying my name Above the farms and the white horses I rose in rainy autumn And walked abroad in a shower of all my days. – Dylan Thomas
Forecasters continued to sound warnings Saturday about a very large and dangerous storm that is expected to combine with another weather system and lash a large coastal area from the Carolinas to Southern New England with high winds, heavy rains and extreme flooding and high tides. To prepare, Islanders spent the day stocking up on flashlights, batteries and gasoline, while shipyards removed remaining boats from the water and tree companies made quick work of a flurry of requests to remove troublesome branches. In Oak Bluffs, an unusual object was in place: a Cape Wind site testing rig had been moved into the harbor for safekeeping during the storm; it was one of the visible presences in the harbor. There, and across other Island towns, few but emergency and municipal boats remained.
A Cape Wind site testing rig, normally located far out at sea, has been moved to Oak Bluffs harbor for protection. – Alison MeadBeetlebung Tree Company employee Andre Duarte works on a pine tree in Chilmark Saturday afternoon. Tree companies have been flooded with calls since the storm was announced. – Ivy AsheWorkers were busy hauling in boats at Edgartown Marine on Friday. – Ray EwingBoats are secured at Edgartown Marine. – Ray EwingShirley’s Hardware displays LED lanterns, a popular item for storm preparation. – Alison MeadShirley’s has requested a special order of batteries and flashlights to be delivered tonight. Though normally closed Sunday, the store will open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Alison Mead“Now is the time to prepare,” said Rita Brown, who stocked up on items at Shirley’s Hardware Saturday afternoon. – Alison MeadA far cry from the summer season, Oak Bluffs harbor has emptied out. – Ivy AsheLong lines at the Shell station on Beach Road in Vineyard Haven as people gassed up their vehicles. – Alison MeadBeetlebung Tree Company employee Andre Duarte drops branches to the ground. – Ivy AsheEdgartown harbor is empty, save for a few holdouts and the harbor master boat. – Mark LovewellAn Oak Bluffs fire and police boat is some of the Cape Wind rig’s only company. – Mark LovewellActivity resumes at Martha’s Vineyard Shipyard, where boats are being hauled and washed at a fast pace. – Mark LovewellTime to vacate the waters. – Mark Lovewell
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I hope all the islanders fair well thru the wrath of Sandy!
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I hope all the islanders fair well thru the wrath of Sandy!