Saturday, October 15, 2005
Wretched Weather - Rain, Rain Go Away!
The last 24 hours yielded over 5 inches of rain. After eight days of drenching of rain, it was announced that it would have been equivalent to 9 to 10 feet of snow. What a landscape that would be. Towering piles of snow, a child's dream. Alas the sparkling diamonds of freshly fallen snow will be with us soon enough.
Rising water in the rivers and streams, water across highways, roads washing out, people losing their lives. Walking into a store, you hear and feel the carpets quishing under your feet. Soggy store carpets just add to the drenched feeling. Many joke about building an ark. (what's a cubit? 1 cubit = 45.72 centimeters)
Not being able to resist I venture into our dungeon to see if any of the liquid we have been blessed with has invaded our space. Alas, a dry spot in all this sogginess.
Last night's gathering was a pleasant reprieve from the dreariness that has permeated New England. The smoked gouda cheese and Vermont common crackers were my contribution. (from yesterday's day trip) The candles and wine did little to change my dampened spirits. Though it was good to get out.
Rising water in the rivers and streams, water across highways, roads washing out, people losing their lives. Walking into a store, you hear and feel the carpets quishing under your feet. Soggy store carpets just add to the drenched feeling. Many joke about building an ark. (what's a cubit? 1 cubit = 45.72 centimeters)
Not being able to resist I venture into our dungeon to see if any of the liquid we have been blessed with has invaded our space. Alas, a dry spot in all this sogginess.
Last night's gathering was a pleasant reprieve from the dreariness that has permeated New England. The smoked gouda cheese and Vermont common crackers were my contribution. (from yesterday's day trip) The candles and wine did little to change my dampened spirits. Though it was good to get out.
