Only two days ago there was a fierce storm come over our city. In the city centre trees had fallen over and roofs ripped off. There was a mess everywhere. Where we are, the core of the storm bypassed us, but the strength of the wind was massive at times. There were moments when I thought our little house would lose its roof. It didn't, and we all survived, but power went out until the next day. The approaching storm. Trees bending under the fierce winds.