Clouds

All of the above were taken at the Avon Dog Park yesterday afternoon around 2 p.m. We had a chance of showers in the forecast, but I think a total of 12 drops fell. That was it.

I love seeing the sky like this, a study in contrast. The thunderheads floating with the cumulus clouds, so white and fluffy. This is an autumn sky, an indication that the seasons are changing. It was chilly yesterday. For the first time in months, I had on a jacket. The dogs loved it.

My favorite time of the year.
Linda

Rain, Rain, and more rain

July, 2011

I took this photograph one night last July. Just loved the formation of the clouds that day, as they drifted through the sky. So relaxing, so tranquil.

Not what we are having this week. We had no rain for almost 90 days in central Indiana this year. It stopped raining the end of June, and did not start again until September. Mother Nature has a wicked sense of humor. It has been raining here for the past 56 hours, and is not going to stop until after midnight tonight. Really, Ma? Not only is it wet, it is cold and wet. This area should be in the mid 60's in October. It was a constant 45 yesterday.

I really don't mind the rain, we still need it. What I do mind is having two bored dogs who look at me as if it's my fault. We have not walked since Sunday afternoon. When you are used to walking a minimum of 2 miles a day with your pups, you miss it if the weather prevents this exercise.

Tomorrow morning it will be clear, we can return to our normal routine, and life will be good. Thanks for stopping by.
Linda

Stormy skies but no rain

  The view over my neighbors house, with the sun setting

 I took this pictures last night when I stepped out on the deck with the dogs. It was around 8:45pm, the sun had set but was still casting light on this one bank of clouds. Just for the record, the air temperature was 90 degrees, and the heat index was 98. Yeah, that late in the day.

We did not get one drop of rain. Again, the pattern is repeating that rain goes to our north and south, and completely ignores the center of the state. But the formation of the clouds fascinated me, and I sat for about 30 minutes, watching the shapes and colors change.

Today was better temperature wise, only 93 with lower humidity. Tonight at the pool where I teach, we were discussing the bizarre weather and it's effect on our health. There were two of us with chronic health issues that experienced  flare-ups within the last 24 hours. Nothing earth shattering, but perhaps we will be better prepared in the future should this intense heat return.

Switching to the dogs, I have a quick story: I purchased two Nyla bones last week. For those not familiar with this product, they come in different density levels for the various chewing abilities of the dogs. I bought "heavy chewers" for my two. When I came home from the store, I opened the packages and gave each dog a brand new bone. Within 30 minutes, Gracie, the Aussie with an attitude, had both bones outside in the backyard. Jake had none. To make sure that Jake did not get his bone back, she laid on one bone while chewing on the other. This all happened 5 days ago, and poor Jake has yet to chew on either of the bones. Gracie still rules. And the little guy better remember that.

What is a mom to do?
Linda