Post Hurricane…

I just took a ride through town. There are tree limbs down and debris everywhere, but no downed trees. We, thankfully, escaped any major damage. We received 4.71 inches of rain. I checked the river house and the river is very high, but not flood stage. Thank the maker our power didn’t go out. A computer junkie like me would feel lost. Sharyn, the storm went up the coast so I think you got what was a cold front moving through. It would cause rain and storms. It should be noticeably cooler today and tonight.

Gotsta Get Out of Here…

The first outer bands of Hurricane Michael were among us. I was in a hurry to finish my chores and head home today. A steady rain had already began to fall.

“Don’t go,” Tracy pleaded with me. “Barbara is a bore. All she talks about is her kids and grandkids.”

I chuckled.

“I just want to get home before the shit hits the fan,” I replied.

I bid farewell to everybody and headed to Daniel’s to get some of their crispy well done burgers. I then made a beeline straight to home.

On a positive note, this storm will usher in fall weather. It is supposed to get down to 49° degrees tomorrow night. It looks like ninety degree days are gone until next spring.

Line Worker? Please Climb My Power Pole…

They’ve changed the map. We are now under possible instead of most likely. I do pray the power doesn’t go out. We’re right on the edge, though. At least we are on the western side of the storm and that means less high winds and less damage.

Within the Sphere of Influence…

Glittermom wrote if I was ready for Michael. The worst of the storm should hit us Wednesday night. In all probabilities, my power will be out for 3 to 4 days. We are going to be on the edge of hurricane force winds if the forecast pans out. I am already morose and dreading it. Gotta get me a good dose of computer gaming in the next two days before all hell hits. My tablet is fully charged containing several movies and TV shows I like to watch. I have plenty of medications, non perishable food and water. I also have a full tank of gas in my car. All three of my flashlights have fresh batteries. I guess I am as ready as I am ever going to be.

It looks ominous folks!

Alberto is Scooting On Out of Here Now…

The Bellows of the Earth...

"Charlie, I didn't expect you out in this weather," I said as a gust of wind blew Charlie's hair wildly which he fought off with his hand.

"Well Hell," Charlie nonchalantly replied. "That's what windshield wipers are for."

I just had to laugh. Charlie is more dependable than the postal service.

So far, we are getting gusts up to 35 miles an hour and the rain is torrential. The power keeps blinking on and off throwing my computers into complete disarray.

Well, I just saw George drive by headed to the Waffle House for an early lunch. I can't be that bad or all these folks are crazy.

I just called my weather obsessed father and asked him if he would be out in this...

"Oh, hell no!" he exclaimed. "My pussy and I are staying put."

How To Navigate a Car in a Raging Downpour...

I was just sitting in my darkened den looking out the window. The roar of the rain hitting my roof is almost deafening. I wouldn't believe it if with my own eyes if I didn't see car after car come driving down the road in this watery mess. They are all headed to the ethnic neighborhood to the north of us. Somethings just don't stop for nothing.

Will Charlie bring biscuits in the morning? That is the question. Charlie tends to be aloof about the weather and he may just attempt it. If he can't make it, then this is the first time we've ever missed Sunday morning biscuits out of all these years of this pleasing ritual.

Here We Go!

First of all, Charlie just called and said he is on the way with medications and my "big ass" Coke. That is going to be so very comforting and nice. I will relish this afternoon. It is a little early, but I am not much one to complain even though I may regret it tomorrow. I was beginning to grow worried my father changed his mind and may be bringing my medications and it would be very, very late tonight until he got all the football out of his system. 

"I am bringing you the biggest Coke McDonald's sells," Charlie said laughing. 

I told Charlie how appreciative I am of him and all he does. He truly means so much to me. 

"Well, I just love you and I will never forget all you've done for Horsefly over the years," Charlie replied. "He would have never talked or played like a normal child without your help."

Safe Instead of Sorry...


I've just got back from Kroger. I debited lots of bottled water and nonperishable food. Dad's probably going to bitch at me about it, but he will get over it. I don't want to get stuck in this house with nothing to eat or drink for a few days. I also filled up my tub to the brim with fresh water which will be an emergency source of water. Maggie had a fit, panicked, and ran outside thinking she was getting a bath.

I just looked at the local radar and the first rain bands from the storm are moving through Auburn and Alabama right now. I bet my father and brother will be glad to have those ponchos.

Tropical Storm Nate...

We are now under a tropical storm watch meaning conditions are conducive to us getting a tropical storm in the next few days. We are going to be on the east side of the storm where the winds will be their greatest which worries me most if the forecast pans out as expected.

It is not stopping my brother and father from going to a football game, though. They will be sitting in the stadium stands at noon when the game starts tomorrow as Auburn hosts Ole Miss. Hopefully, they won't get wet just yet with it being so early. Dad said he was taking some ponchos just in case.

Charlie Beckons...

Charlie called me tonight just as I was eating supper. The meal du jour tonight was a Marie's chicken pot pie and a hot bowl of peppery creamed corn. I've probably said this before, but Marie is #1 as far as store bought pot pies are concerned.

"What do you want for a late lunch tomorrow?" Charlie asked. "I am bringing your medications around four."

"I've got plenty of food this week," I told Charlie. "You have your hands full with Horsefly. Don't worry about me."

"Call me in the morning if you change your mind," Charlie told me. "I will be glad to bring you something. I will just bring you a big ass Coke instead."

I laughed and told Charlie thank you. I certainly won't turn down a "big ass" Coke by any means.

First Harley Ride...

I got to commandeer a very loud Harley Davidson motorcycle today. I've always heard jokes of Harley's having trouble climbing steep hills. Now, I know why. The one I rode was woefully underpowered. My Suzuki Bandit I had years ago could run rings around this motorcycle speed wise and technology wise. I just don't get the allure of these motorcycles except for it being a cult following type thing.

Is There a Tropical System on the Way or What?

I think this storm will be called Hurricane Nick if it develops as forecast. I also see Charlie will have a long weekend with Monday off no doubt spending it working on his houses. Yay! It is also after 7 pm so Papa is on his way home!