What a rain storm! We had heavy rain with high wind gusts that created sheets of rain on the window panes facing east. No raindrops could be seen, just solid water -- like a very thin waterfall. This went on for most of the night. My new bedroom had east facing window, so it was loud at times as I slept -- or woke -- not sure which is technically correct there. <smile> Happily, by afternoon the rain stopped and winds died down. Cloud cover thinned so one could see light through the patches. The storm tracked further west as it moved into the Maritimes. This meant that we had lesser rain amounts and wind gusts than what had be forecast even late last evening. This one was unpredictable all along its path up the Atlantic coasts. Even the most sophisticated computer modeling systems can't always fully determine just where a storm will travel.
The trip out to Thanksgiving supper at a friends went better than I'd expected early in the morning. With no rain, visibility was good. Dinner was amazing. There were eight of us -- my friend's family and two friends. Food tasted wonderful. The table conversations are always fun. I live alone, so mealtime chat is pretty minimal <smile>. We had great talks before dinner and between dinner and dessert, too. It was great to see people I hadn't seen for several months and, for some, years. The streets were fairly quiet for both the trip across town and back home again. That made driving even more pleasant.
I thought of many things for which I am thankful. Friends and family top the list and my furry friend fits into that category. That the power stayed on for the storm so that people gathering together today could have a hot meal together. It seems that little damage from this post-tropical system occurred. (The town is still reeling from the big one last year.) The local agriculture industry provides so many wonderful foods, so much of our meal came from local growers. While not perfect, I still am grateful for our healthcare system and federal pension plans. As a retiree, these have become more important. Living in the middle of the Acadian Forest, I enjoy seeing the hills change to golds, oranges and red. This doesn't happen in all parts of the country. There are many other things I could mention, but these are nearer the top of the list.
The song today deals with the loud part of the storm. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Wild is the Wind -- David Bowie
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