Tropical Storm Bill

Rain, rain go AWAY!!!!!

The Calm Before the Storm . . .

Beautiful double rainbow, blue skies, calm winds, and then upon waking up Wednesday morning, rain, wind, rain, rain, RAIN!!!

Our rain gauge registered 10" in a 24 hour period; however, I believe we got more than that.  The gauge was overflowing when I went out during a break in the rain to check it.  The last two photos above are pictures of the creek that runs behind our property.  I was so worried it would rise and make it to the barn and the goats, but we were lucky.  It never came past the old corner post featured above.

On Thursday, three of us went for a walk to check out the surroundings.  US 59 had been closed due to flooding up the road from us.  It was surreal to walk on the highway without any cars or sounds. Apocalyptic!  I didn't like it.

We walked over to the local park, saw a couple of kiddos fishing in the creek.  If you look, you can see one of the fishing lines.  Trash was being picked up and one of the collectors actually jumped into the creek to cool off!  It was HUMID on this morning and I'm sure it felt wonderful!

Despite the signs, I assure you, the worker didn't have to worry about hitting bottom :)

Here are some other shots of the park:

Yes, those are the trails I run and have included in other posts.  This trail was still visible in spots, but the other, longer trail on the other side of the park, was completely submerged.

We got a glimpse of the sun. . .

. . .and then the clouds rolled on in, thunder rumbled, and rain began to drop.  It was time to get home.

Later in the evening, youngest and I went on a bike ride.  She enjoyed riding on the highway with no worries just as we had walking it that morning.

US 59  is open today; I'm hoping the clouds will open up as well and bring us some sunshine and blue skies!!

Enjoy your weekend!!!