Unfortunately this afternoon, June 20, 2024, Rosslyn endured another violent tempest touchdown. We’re still processing the wear-and-tear, so I’ll step aside and allow the photographs to illustrate the immediate aftermath.
But first, the good news. It could have been so much worse. Rosslyn was born of sound engineering and architecture two centuries ago. She remains stout and sturdy, enduring against harsh elements, offering repeat testament to her remarkable, year after year. And a are profoundly grateful!
![The Calm Before the Storm, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_7016.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
Let’s start with this serene snapshot taken in the afternoon before the severe storm arrived.
![Storm Damage, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5219-1.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1)
A short time later, after the tempest touchdown, the serenity has been sullied. Teak furniture tossed. Hot tub cover, plants, etc. strewn about.
![Storm Tossed Dock Sections, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5218-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
Docks, ready to be installed only hours before, flipped and displaced like toys.
![Storm Punctured High Tunnel, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5208-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
High tunnel, slated for seasonal dismantling and removal, punctured.
![Storm Toppled Apple Tree, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5210-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
Orchard, lovingly tended into existence over almost two decades, badly battered. This productive apple tree hinged at the trunk’s base.
![Storm Damaged Cherry Tree, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5209-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
A younger fruit tree, a young cherry, that only a couple of years ago replaced another damaged tree, arced like a contortionist.
![Storm Battered Asparagus Bed, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5207-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
Asparagus and bamboo supports an enduring testament to the wind blast.
![Storm Debris, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5213-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
And so many trees and limbs destroyed.
![Storm Debris, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5214-1.jpg?resize=600%2C800&ssl=1)
![Storm Debris, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5215-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
![Storm Toppled Locust, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5216-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
Plenty of cleanup ahead…
![Storm Debris, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5212-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1)
![Storm Toppled Ash, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5211-1.jpg?resize=600%2C800&ssl=1)
![Storm Toppled Locust, June 20, 2024 (Photo: Glen Gehrkens)](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5217-1.jpg?resize=600%2C449&ssl=1)
Thank you, Glen, for managing this unfortunate occurrence. Tomorrow is a new day.
What do you think?