None of that is happening in Norfolk even though its been raining for about 36 hours straight. The rain hasn't been as heavy as anticipated. But looking at the satellite loop the low pressure center is just to the southeast of us bringing more north winds and another few inches of rain is expected. I have officially declared a state of emergency in the Hampton Roads Area. All public schools and city services except emergency services will be closed.Well not quite yet. Tow truck got here early. My across the street neighbor has a tree leaning againest his house. We walked around it for awhile and doesn't look like any damage. Doug says there's no water coming in any where so looks like like all is well. Except down at Patty's house 4 house to the east of me has had the Gas company out all morning. So it seems that it may undoubtably, looks like a rather blustery day, today!
well aren't you having some fun today! back to bed? not quite sure why you got out in the first place. hang in, hang on-as the cliche goes, this too, and everything, shall pass.
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Get out your slicker and Wellies! You and I have chatted about it regarding wind in the past, but it seems to apply to other weather conditions nowadays, as well. It's just so frighteningly EXTREME. Utilities off, trees downed, houses whacked . . . what if - just once - it just rained awhile, long enough to refresh the plant life, and then stopped? What if - just once - the wind blew enough to take the dead leaves off of the trees, blow some pollution out, and then stopped? Too much to wish for, I believe. Hey, Tag, chectis out: I don't recall the last time I witnessed rain (at home in L.V.) that was a real rain and not sprinkles. : ~{
ReplyDeleteI got out of bed for a cup of coffee, which hasn't happened yet. Everything seems to be passing. the storm has let up some, the tow truck is gone. The internet and TV are back up and hurricane survival mode has passed the test 1 more time. Limes I live for the extremes in weather. Over 25 years as a professional meteorologist plus my continued interest in riding the storm out. What's a little flood compared to a double typhoon Fujiwara off the coast of Okinawa. I yell at the heavens "Is that all ya got!"
ReplyDeleteGee Tag, I'm so sorry to hear this. Godspeed to you and all your neighbors.
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me to soon blog about some of the storms endured off of Baja on the sportfishing boat. The worst I've ever ridden out (for there was no hope of steaming off in any direction - we literally simply had to ride it out) went on for days. I was tremendously seasick. I was down in my stateroom throwing up. Amber had been dispatched to try to lure me up to the salon or the deck. "Mom, Captain Sean says I have to get you up into the air - you'll . . . Mom, your face is ACTUALLY green!" And the heavens rained down upon Linda Mia III.
ReplyDeleteErin, This nothing like a winter's day in Cleveland. I'll probably go to the beach once the car is working!
ReplyDeleteLimes, the small boats were always more fun, than the carriers. I'm sorry you get that sick. No fun shaking your fist at the heavens if that's the result!
Well, under better weather conditions I was usually a good salty dog, but that storm broke all the rules. Ex, Amber, my mom, everyone else on board managed it beautifully. I was pig sick for about 96 hours. Utterly green. Tossing me overboard into the drink was quietly discussed.
ReplyDelete...and here in Las Vegas we haven't had more than 10 drops of rain pretty much all year. The desert is going to blow away and leave nothing behind but the trash!
ReplyDeleteYet you seem to love it. The desert you show us through your photographs is a remarkably beautiful place. If it rained too much more that would change. But a little more wouldn't hurt. Thanks Once Known as The Badger.
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