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You'd think you lived in Michigan.... our saying here is, "if you don't like the weather, just wait a minute."Yesterday was a lovely calm overcast day with the sun peaking out here and there through the clouds. I needed to slip into the village to collect my mail and go to the bank. The drive down the mountain and into the village takes around three minutes. I'd be gone for less than a half hour.
As I drove down the mountain road the sky darkened and my headlights automatically came on. By the time I got to the Post Office it had begun to spit rain. A minute later as I came out with my mail in hand it was raining steadily. I walked to my Jeep and put my mail on the seat, collected my umbrella and proceeded to walk to the bank located across the street.
As I entered the bank the skies opened up and sheets of water came down in a burst and bounced as it hit the ground. Then it started hailing. It was a torrential downpour and it was so dense that I couldn't see my vehicle parked across the street.
As I stood there waiting for the rain to ease up, I remembered that all my upstairs windows were open at home. So, I made a dash for it. The wind was swirling the rain in all directions and I got soaked despite having my umbrella. Moments after getting inside and putting on my seatbelt, before even putting the stick shift in gear, the rain and hail abruptly stopped.
I drove home to discover wet window sills and puddles of water on the floor. It took about 10 bath towe!s to soak up all the water.
All this over maybe 20 minutes.
Then I changed my wet clothes and settled in with a nice hot cup tea. I looked out the window and the sun was shining.
Many years ago, I worked for a man who had built a big beautiful home in an area that was locally known as Tornado Alley. A high end neighbourhood had been built there.And I remember always looking in amazement as people rebuilt homes and businesses in areas that were just devestated by natural catastrophe with as regular a timing as a metronome.
Now, I'm really not trying to introduce a battle, particularly one drawn along political partisan lines, about climate change. To me, the fundamental science is sound. The solutions difficult and complex.
Winter has come early but hopefully the temps will melt it all away before it settles in for good..
Last week I was admiring the bushes that grow along the banks. They bear lovely red berries. I think they are pretty against the bare grey twiggy bushes.
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Then yesterday, we were greeted with snow. It sat heavily on the branches.
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Normally, I could drive under that pine tree. The weight of the snow have the boughs draping the ground.
I couldn't agree more! I'm pestered constantly to move to a warmer climate. And I love the area I'm in and want no part of it. While the winter season is a bit long, I wouldn't trade having four distinct seasons for a constantly warm climate. I love the snow. Especially at night.The first snow is always so beautiful. I love living in the climate I do because we have four distinct seasons. Each one brings joy and wonder and different daily routines. Were heading into, or maybe we are now into winter. Albeit a bit early, snuggling by a toasty fire is seasonal joy while gazing out the new landscape created by the winter wonderland.
@Stevenski, what a beautiful picture and how terrible fire is. I hope your cousin is safe and back home.It is hot here & the country is ablaze. What a terrible start to the fire season.
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