So much wet weather Soggy shore birds cry enough Packing up to leave Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. *Three more days of expected rain and thunderstorms. Throwing my hand ups in surrender, and bringing out my pink, flowery galoshes.
Tag: Florida
Ambience
The Mister wasn't feeling good the day I usually take my photo hike, so being the dutiful wife that I am, I still went.... but, I did stay close to home just in case he needed me to fetch him a glass of water or some saltines. Instead of venturing out early in the morning, … Continue reading Ambience
Storm prep
Woke up Saturday morning to the news a tropical depression>storm>likely hurricane was developing in the Gulf... oh joy. If it is going to build into a full-fledged hurricane, forecasts say it should happen within the next 48 hours. Shit... I've already started my to-do list for final house prep should that become necessary, but hoping … Continue reading Storm prep
Dodging the rain
From early March through Labor Day, the population around here probably doubles, maybe even triples on long, holiday weekends. Two years after the BP oil spill, and the tourist business has returned to pre-spill numbers. That means, if I want to photo hike at the beach, sans bodies mucking up the scene, I have to … Continue reading Dodging the rain
Storm ready
It rained hard Thursday night, and the skies were still threatening the next morning during my photo hike. The 2012 Hurricane Season was officially open, even though there have already been two named storms. While unusual, it's not unprecedented for storms to form before the traditional opening day, and even in recent years, extend past … Continue reading Storm ready
Greetings from Florida
The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30. To date, two named storms - Alberto and Beryl - have already formed off the U.S. east coast. My family has lived along the Gulf Coast of Florida since 1995. Our late summer arrival was neatly tucked between Hurricane Erin and Hurricane Opal, both … Continue reading Greetings from Florida
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