My friend, Julie, lives 26 miles northeast of the barndo. We were talking on the phone and both of us were outside. I was out with the dogs and commented how foggy it was here at just after 7:00 PM yesterday evening. I told her we still had some drizzling rain. She said it was clear there and the sunset was beautiful.
I took a photo and sent it to her in text:
It was so gloomy looking, I checked to make sure my camera lenses were clean and free of fingerprints. Sure enough… they were just fine. So I took a photo from another spot, looking toward the west. I had to prove my point that we had low lying fog easily visible through the trees.
To prove her view was drastically different from mine, she took a photo and sent it to me.
She wasn’t lying about her beautiful sunset. And there’s only 26 miles separating us. Crazy, right?
And finally, its important to note that even though it’s October 1st, the trees here — and at Julie’s place — are all still green. No changing colors yet although they are dropping a few dead leaves. Happy the pool is covered!
Now you know: Marlon Brando often refused to memorize his lines for movies like The Godfather. Instead, the crew used cue cards placed around the set, even on other actors. Brando claimed this approach made his performances feel more real and spontaneous, capturing the uncertainty of real conversations.
Mr. Pesky’s rain gauge showed we’ve had over 5″ of rain just in the past couple days. It’s forecasted to be cloudy today and even though the chance of rain is low, we’re still getting it. Temps are supposed to be back in the 80’s by tomorrow. I’m pretty darned tired of rain and would be ok with a bit more fall cool-off.
Orange for fall… or Halloween — whichever you prefer.
Since today is the last day of September, we changed the kitchen lighting to orange. In the spirit of being festive, I didn’t hate it during daylight hours.
But after I made a journey to the kitchen after dark, I’m pretty confident the color will be back to normal long before Halloween. If I were to bet, I’d put money on the orange being changed before nightfall tonight. 😂
It’s a good thing the barndo is on a dead-end county road. I can’t even imagine what this looks like from the outside at night. Spooky isn’t what comes to mind.
Now you know: In one week in March 1959, eight of the top ten shows were Westerns. In addition, an estimated $125 million in toys based on TV Westerns were sold that year.
Katie returns home today from her big trip. Her last few days have been spent at her friend’s place in Denmark and her flight home departs from there. She will be flying alone and should be fine to Philly… but from there to Louisville might be dicey.
I know I worry too much but I can’t help it.
I stopped watching weather.com coverage long enough to take a photo of our sky yesterday early evening. It was sprinkling, and was already breezy — but nothing like is predicted for here later today.
We’re under a high wind warning from noon to 11:00 PM. It’s forecasted our winds will be 30-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. National Weather Service — “Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
Time will tell if the job Ben and I did on the pool cover will make us look like losers instead of rockstars.
Thinking about the aftermath of Helene.
While I’m over here worrying about losing trees today, I’m pretty sure my house won’t be underwater. I feel awful for everyone impacted. 😔
And I’ll sure feel better once Katie’s feet are on the ground in Indiana.
Now you know: Hurricanes are the only weather disasters that have been given their own names.
My first cup of morning coffee still half full, I just watched a short video clip of people in their cars trying to get out of Tampa before hurricane Helene makes ground. Bumper to bumper even yesterday… cars are lined up on the interstate… it’s awful.
Unlike tornados, the length of warning time prior to a hurricane allows ample time for evacuation. In the instance of Helene, if I lived on the east coast of Florida north of Sarasota, I would’ve already packed up my most precious belongings — along with my hounds — and left at least two days ago.
I would be an expert on the return home of shame.
Of course, leaving early means you might’ve packed up for nothing. The hurricane might weaken, or change course and miss your home altogether. I would be that weird Florida neighbor that all the brave residents make fun of. I would also be the one without fear of losing electricity and a toilet that flushes.
Tornadoes form rapidly and there’s little warning.
Living in Indiana, we understand that tornadoes are localized and short-lived. Just knowing your safe place is the best you can do. Of course, they’re incredibly destructive too — but my current return of shame is walking out of the bathroom.
What about you? Would you be a “ride it out” or a “get out” person?
At the very least, I hope you’re as thoughtful Juan on X… 🙄
Marco Rubio: 15-20ft storm surge projected for parts of Florida’s big-bend. No one will survive surges like this If you are in an evacuation zone please get out now! Juan: Florida, you are a bunch of Trump loving crappy people, but I still want you to be safe during this huracain. Listen to evacuation warnings.
Now you know: The word “hurricane” comes from the Taino Native American word hurucane, which means “evil spirit of the wind”.
I complained about the lack of rain and Mother Nature heard me and delivered. Matter of fact, she’s still delivering and plans to deliver today and probably tomorrow too.
I rolled in yesterday just before the heavy storms hit.
By yesterday evening, Mr. Pesky’s rain gauge showed 1.5 inches fell throughout the day. Crazy considering the average amount of rain in Indiana during the entire fall season is only 3.27 inches.
We’re only 2 days into fall and are almost 1/2 way to the average amount. It will be interesting to see what we experience from now to the 1st day of winter — this year on Saturday, 12/21.
Even with all the rain, the good news is…
…(drumroll please)… the pool cover is still in place. Woot!
Now you know: George Washington was unusually tall (6’2″) and quite strong, and never wore a powdered wig. That hair you see on him was his own.
