The ravaging floodwaters
experienced this year by so many Muskoka residents, as well as points north and
east, caused a rude awakening and plenty of grief.
Year round homes located in
what is usually a passable area were affected significantly - electricity
turned off, and no way to get supplies or relief.
Absentee cottagers could only
anguish about the state of their property and possessions – insurance company
adjusters and claims consultants felt sadly popular – and in some instances
perhaps an ounce of prevention invested at an earlier time could have
contributed to a cure. We never think “it will happen to us”, and then wham!
Whatever our circumstances,
wherever we live, and whatever our profession or source of income, the “what
ifs” of life and living can be so enormous that often they are shelved without
due consideration. Hindsight, as we all know can be either valuable or with
regret!
In addition to the popular
topics of “weather” and/or “health”, conversations turn both literally and
figuratively to the meaningful subject of staying afloat!
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