Good Afternoon All. Beautiful day here after the hurricane passed through last night. Right now it's sunny and 72°, still a bit windy at 28 mph. Took the car out for a carwash this morning and had lunch at a local fish joint. Power came back on a bit later around an hour ago while I was taking a nap. I was awakened by joyous shouts from our housemates.
Last night was quite interesting. While the winds were around 50 mph, there were gusts up to 80 mph according to the official weather website. Just over a half inch of rain fell. Zeta is saving the rain for the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast.
Too many posts about snow and cold weather around the country. It has been approaching freezing back home as well. Too early for that s**t. It's 60° there right now, but dropping to 35° tonight. Next ten days look good, returning to the 70's by Wednesday. Speaking of home, we're planning to leave tomorrow morning about 0700, but haven't decided which route we're going to take yet. We're making the return trip a one day trip, about 11 hours plus stops for bathrooms, meals and gas. Our daughter, SIL and granddaughter are headed this way right now and we will meet them tonight for supper. There were delays with their rental car at the Mobile airport, so they are a bit late in getting here.
Guy - That SD40 looks like
Greg might have had a hand in weathering it. I am very much looking forward to returning home to be able to post some of the many pictures that I have been taking.
Oh!
Greg just posted the same thing!
Excellent photo of the bicycle.
Did I miss something regarding the cast on your wife's leg? Best wishes for her recovery.
Curt - I was overruled in site selection. In retrospect with the power outage, my proposal would have been better. This whole house shook last night at times. But we don't feel unwell today.
Gary - Glad to read that you are OK. Roof and power can be fixed. Odd coincidence that five of my last six visits to the great state of Alabama have brought hurricanes or tropical storms.
Rich - Not sure that I have had a chance to comment yet on the British RR pictures. Great and keep them coming.
Troy - Is that radish slices in the pot roast? My wife always wants me to add them to mine.
Garry - Good news about the virus test. Meanwhile get well soon.
Tom O - Decompression is good. I limit myself on the Internet which is why I don't get a chance to view any of the longer videos posted here. I only watch TV for 40 minutes every morning and don't use my tablet or engage in any social media. Only reason for being on the forum right now is to catch up.
RANT - I really hate the national news completely. It's all hate and bad news. Print media as well as TV and radio. And it didn't just get this way, it's been happening for the last 8-10 years. I think that social media has exacerbated everything as well. Fake news (from right and left) along with too many conspiracy nutjobs have made it worse more recently. Let's bring back the 60's, peace, love and rock & roll.
End of RANT.
Everybody have a great day, I can take a hot shower now.