Good Morning and that it is ….
The sun is shining and there is a nice cool breeze.
We survived a HUGE storm last night …
It has been awhile since I have heard thunder booming like a massive drum held up to your ear.
The light show was nothing to sneeze at either.
Lighting up the entire room when it flashed.
I looked out of the bedroom window at one point when the lightning flashed and it lit up the whole street in my view.
I must have fallen asleep shortly after I put my book down because the storm woke me up before 10:30 p.m.
Poor Alvin was a little stressed by it all but likely didn’t help when I was startled by the start of it all.
I heard that extra cracking and thud of hail as it hit the house and ground.
So happy that I had moved my precious flower pots out of harm’s way.
We were lucky as I surveyed the damage this morning.
Oh and the wind …. it was scary.
There were moments when I thought the roof was going to blow off.
My mind wandered briefly to the thought of a “tornado” but again we were lucky.
Just a huge wind.
It was the whole package …. one of those out of this world summer storms.
The rain was coming down so hard at one point that I could not see the other side of the street.
I have not got to the basement to check things but our drain system seems to function well.
I can hear the slight mews or it sounds like a cat but then as it got closer it was a crow.
Well as you can imagine after last night it was most difficult getting out of bed this morning.
Alvin did not want to lay down.
We were up and down a few times before finally settling on the sofa.
That seems to be his safe place.
Well as I am running extra late this morning …..
Will have to cut this short, I am sorry.
We are doing well.
Had two awesome walks in yesterday.
Which we so badly needed.
Supposed to be hot tomorrow so likely another storm tomorrow night.
Take care.
Be safe.
Live your life with kindness and respect.
Time for that first cup of coffee.
I/We shall remain,
As Always, Carol & Alvin
My New Life @ 51 