Sep 6 - a wet one

It's that time of year in Florida.  There are thunderstorms predicted for every day.  It was always that way when we brought the kids to Florida -- play on the beach, leave the beach for the afternoon thunderstorm, clear up and go to dinner. 

Before I got to the half-way point it started raining heavily.  I donned my light rain jacket thinking that it wouldn't stay on long (it was hot !) but the rain continued, mostly light, for the rest of my ride.  Since I was "beachside" on the barrier island, the light show was mostly on the mainland.  I kept track of how far the lightening strikes were from me by counting the seconds and multiplying by 300 (actually around 340 meters per second) just so that I would know whether to take shelter or not.  It never got any closer than 1 second ... hmmm ... but mostly much further.

It did feel good to be out riding.

After cleaning up, Sandy and I went to the grocery store.  She'd done some shopping earlier but mostly that was for Zoe and Emma who are arriving today.  I was reminded that it's not only Jeffrey traveling ...  but heck, I was only judging by the destination of the pack-n-play (inside joke).

Today -- Jim Brendel comes over at 8am to discuss tear out, other work and stairs then I head to the airport to pick up Zoe and her family.  I expect that Zoe will occupy the most space in the car.

Onward !