a first

for me, anyway. all my years living here in hawaii and this is the first time they are having a 'wind' day. tomorrow there will be no school. cancelled due to the horrid winds that are supposed to strike tonight through tomorrow. the windward side (our side) will bear the brunt of it. i am guessing it will be similar to the very strong winds that hit us earlier this year (was it earlier this year or last year?? i cannot remember the exact date) that left heavy debris from the trees all over the highway. i remember seeing the aftermath and all the damage: several fallen trees, and a HUGE mango tree had fallen over in Kahalu'u, smashing a divider fence between two properties, as well as all the branches on the roads. let's pray it doesn't leave too much damage in its wake.