It does happen. For over a week, they have been predicting 100% chance of heavy rain on Wednesday. So we decided it would be wise not to be packing up and moving on that day. We also opted not to plan any sightseeing. We got a walk in after breakfast and then a few sprinkles hit in late morning but quit. Another walk and a few more sprinkles in the afternoon. Mid-afternoon it got serious and we began to be believers.
By suppertime, we were under a tornado watch. Butch has three locations tagged on Accuweather: home, Atlanta (our next stop), and Tallahassee (our present location.) All three were under watches--home and Atlanta had winter storm warnings. We read and watched the intermittent TV screen peppered with lots of interference. When I say watched, I mean we couldn't hear much due to the pounding of the rain on the trailer.
By suppertime, we were under a tornado watch. Butch has three locations tagged on Accuweather: home, Atlanta (our next stop), and Tallahassee (our present location.) All three were under watches--home and Atlanta had winter storm warnings. We read and watched the intermittent TV screen peppered with lots of interference. When I say watched, I mean we couldn't hear much due to the pounding of the rain on the trailer.
On one of our walks, we saw two people setting up a tent. When we mentioned the possible storm, one of them told us they had been traveling the US and Canada with this tent for 11 months so they were prepared. But last night, as the radar took on the appearance of a kindergartner's finger-painting, we couldn't help but wonder at their fortitude.
Today is dry. Forecast is cloudy, 50s, and no rain. We hope they're right. And it is our daughter's birthday. Our baby turns 45. But as her brother Pat said last weekend, when is she going to look like she is over 18?
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