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  • Day 64

    Hurricane Alley ...

    October 25, 2015 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 72 °F

    Having weathered hurricane Joaquin with a modicum of grace, we were certain we had left inclimate weather behind. We SAW hurricane Patricia headed toward Mexico, but hurricanes NEVER make it far across land. Right? By the time it hit here last night, it had been downgraded to a tropical depression, but it didn't seem depressed at ALL. It seemed QUITE active and purpose driven. We have had 4-1/3 inches of rain fall here since about 2:00 a.m. and it's still going strong.

    We don't mind, as we've been going strong without stopping for about the last 4 weeks. We have cozied into our little geezer-mobile with tea and snacks. We went out for coffee, groceries and a visit to a very nearby YMCA. We are back having happy hour, enjoying the break.

    But ok ... if we get to New Mexico and are met by ANOTHER hurricane, we are going to have to start asking some serious questions of a smore or less cosmic nature. I'm just sayin' ...
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