big difference from back in may when we had the hail storm. the shade cloth colapsed on part of the tomato plants and you can barely see the rest because all the leaves were torn off. we didn't know if our little garden would make it, but it did! 

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  ]]> http://stonehead.wordpress.com/?p=3947 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:08:04 +0000 Stonehead http://stonehead.wordpress.com/?p=3947 If I faced to the east or south-east as I cut the potato haulms, I could have been forgiven for thinking the weather was ideal. Alas, the good weather was actually in retreat as a low pressure system moved in from the Atlantic, bringing a cold front with it.

When I turned to the west and south-west, conditions were rather more threatening. The cold front was pushing into the warm air rising off the hills, which had been warmed by the sun all morning. As I worked, I kept an eye and ear to the west as the serried ranks of clouds, sporadic rain squalls and distant rumblings of thunder marched ever closer.

The breeze was little more than a light air at ground level (200-220 metres above sea level), but there were clearly much, much stronger winds at altitude as the clouds were moving closer faster than I could swing the scythe. Initially, I'd thought to get the job done before the storm hit, but it wasn't to be.

I was lashed with hail and rain as I cut the last few metres of potatoes, then I sprinted for the house as sheets of lightning lit up the clouds from within and the sky boomed with thunder. Within minutes of the storm hitting, the water butts had filled to overflowing, the guttering had cascades of water falling from its entire length, and rivulets were flowing everywhere. I changed into my waterproofs and, rather warily, ventured back into the storm to feed the animals—most of which rather sensibly wanted to be fed inside their housing while I splashed about outside.

WOW!! A hail storm in Kenya!?? A HAIL STORM in KENYA!?
I'm from Buffalo, NY where we expect hail, snow, blizzards and the likes, but if Kenya can get a hail storm in September, or any month of the year for that matter, which is totally bizarre, then as a Buffalo resident, I plan on wearing shorts all winter long in 08. I'm expecting 80 degree readings in Buffalo this winter if Kenya is getting hail.

Oh, and while things are going haywire, I may as well throw this in: "The Bills will win the Super Bowl in 2009."
LOL!!

I went with my Dad and brother to pick up the metal roofing materials, and we brought it back to the house to await the day to put it on; hopefully a day that would be cooler than the heat of July or August.  We waited for my sister's husband to make the call, because he had some experience in putting on metal roofing, and none of the rest of us did.  He called for Saturday August 30 to be that day.

He called for 8:00 a.m as a start time, and after getting some things on the roof lined out, and measuring made which needed made, lines drawn and that; we finally about 8:30 we were underway.  There were three on the roof, eventually four, and working both sides of the house.  Allen, my brother in law, their son Toby, and their son in law Justin putting down the metal.  While they stayed on the roof, my son Timothy, Sam our son in law, and Paul our son in law drilled holes in the metal for the screws, which sped up the process.

Our wives were all around and prepared lunch.  We barbecued hamburgers, hotdogs, and had sweet iced tea, and sodas to drink.  Would you believe that by lunch time the roof was finished; at least we had the main roofing material down.  Dad had forgotten to order the edging, and so we wait to put on the ridge cap until that is gotten.

From 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. we all stayed busy preparing the metal for application, and those on the roof applying it.  It is amazing what people can do when they get together and work together, without anyone trying to be boss, but those who don't know what to do listen and learn, and then do.

I am not saying we are a perfect family.  We are far from that; but we do all get along fairly well.  At least when we really try.

It is always great to get together with family, and accomplish a good work.  Mom and Dad are really appreciative.  I thank the Lord for giving me such a great set of parents and the wife and children and grandchildren He has give us.

-Tim A. Blankenship

I lost you there. Right? Well, July 26th our area was hit heavy by hail. Possibly the worst hail I can ever remember seeing and I haven't seen very many hail storms. Here, I'll put a picture of our backyard on here for you.

Anyways...we scrambled around getting the kids into the van (which was safe in the garage) so we could move it and make room for Joel's car. Joel got hit on the head, his car has a claim for damage (we didn't check the van:) but I know it was hit when I was moving it over to make room for Joel's car.

I really really didn't expect there to be any significant damage to the house though. However, after seeing "roofer" signs and the like popping up all over our neighborhood and nearby...I was not so sure what we would find on the roof. So I started calling the insurance company and a roofing company... oh and let me add that before I started that the roofer-people were knocking on our door, sending us stuff in the mail. Apparently they knew something I didn't. Sure enough...with both roofer salesman and ins. adjuster looking at and consulting together about our roof the verdict came in...we qualify for a NEW roof among other details of the house that were damaged but not necessarily covered 100%. So, we're getting a new roof! I can only hope and pray that this will help us sell our house for the asking price should we ever decide to move!

The weather has taken a turn for the worse. Saturday saw Cape Town experience one of the worst storms in a long while and on Sunday it hailed! You would never guess that a couple of weeks ago the sun baked down on our little garden making flowers bloom and buds turn green.
Since getting my new camera I cant resist photographing everything that happens in the garden - in the nick of time Alexis grabbed a fist full of the hail before it melted.

Revelation 16:2 And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.    

Revelation 16:3 And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man; and every living soul died in the sea.    

Revelation 16:4 And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood.    

Revelation 16:5 And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.    

Revelation 16:6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.    

Revelation 16:7 And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.    

Revelation 16:8 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.    

Revelation 16:9 And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.    

Revelation 16:10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,    

Revelation 16:11 And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.    

Revelation 16:12 And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared.    

Revelation 16:13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.    

Revelation 16:14 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.    

Revelation 16:15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.    

Revelation 16:16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.    

Revelation 16:17 And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.    

Revelation 16:18 And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.    

Revelation 16:19 And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.    

Revelation 16:20 And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.    

Revelation 16:21 And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.  

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Well it was a much quieter day than yesterday for much of South Texas.San Antonio was one of the lucky areas that actually saw rain and storms today. Around 7pm the Nat'l Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Bexar, Northern Atascosa and Southwestern Wilson Counties. High winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning prompted the warning. There was several reports of nickle size hail and large trees down along Tejeda road. Vipir 24/7 Indicated some rotation is this storm but there was no Tornado Warnings issued and no one confirmed any tornadoes touching down.

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This will be the final update for this weather event but check back often to our blog. Steve Browne and I will be adding new stuff and you can count on us to keep you informed.

There was enough hail to pile up in places so that it almost looked like snow...in August, shoot me now. The hail was only pea-sized, maybe two peas-sized, coupled with an actual downpour and sufficient lightning. Sorry no photo, I was pretty much focused on making sure we weren't going to die or suffer property damage, and getting back into bed.

One of the major differences here, is the after-effects of 1-2 inches of rain. Actually even a much lower amount. Because there is no grass, trees, etc. There is a real problem with flash-flooding. Now of course we have that back home, with the occasional creek over-topping its banks, maybe your basement gets flooded or a low lying road is blocked. But out here it is a lot faster, and seem a lot more dangerous. The other day a very small rainstorm washed out an entire roadway near here. Every open field has deep ditch/canyons called arroyos that snake across the land, heck we even have a mini-ditch that runs though our front yard. It's just that water comes fast and doesn't have anywhere to go. Plus all the mountains...that too. I will take pictures next time I get a chance.

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0220 PM     HAIL             ROCHESTER               44.01N 92.48W
08/14/2008  E0.75 INCH       OLMSTED            MN   AMATEUR RADIO

            PEA TO DIME SIZED HAIL BEING REPORTED IN ROCHESTER.
            COVERING DECK. ALSO 1.50 INCHES OF RAIN.

0222 PM     HAIL             ROCHESTER               44.01N 92.48W
08/14/2008  M0.50 INCH       OLMSTED            MN   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            HALF INCH DIAMETER HAIL REPORTED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS
            DEPARTMENT

0249 PM     HAIL             2 NE STEWARTVILLE       43.88N 92.46W
08/14/2008  E1.00 INCH       OLMSTED            MN   PUBLIC

            PUBLIC REPORTS DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND HAIL RIPPED
            LEAVES OFF OF TREES.

0300 PM     FUNNEL CLOUD     1 NW LE ROY             43.52N 92.52W
08/14/2008                   MOWER              MN   PUBLIC

            NUMEROUS BRIEF FUNNELS WERE REPORTED BY THE TECHNICIANS
            AT THE MOWER COUNTY WIND FARM. REPORTED TO NWS BY KTTC TV
            IN ROCHESTER.

0308 PM     FUNNEL CLOUD     RACINE                  43.78N 92.48W
08/14/2008                   MOWER              MN   PUBLIC

            FUNNEL CLOUD LASTED ABOUT 5 MINUTES

0425 PM     FUNNEL CLOUD     NASHUA                  42.95N 92.54W
08/14/2008                   CHICKASAW          IA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            DEPUTY REPORTED TWO FUNNEL CLOUDS NEAR NASHUA. THESE WERE
            DEVELOPING UNDER RAPIDLY DEVELOPING TOWERING CUMULUS
            CLOUDS.

0508 PM     TSTM WND DMG     S AUSTIN                43.67N 92.97W
08/14/2008                   MOWER              MN   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN IN MARCUSSEN PARK NEAR THE
            INTERSECTION OF MAIN ST SOUTH AND 8TH AVENUE. THE TREE
            WAS BLOCKING THE ROAD.

0548 PM     TSTM WND GST     OELWEIN                 42.68N 91.91W
08/14/2008  E50.00 MPH       FAYETTE            IA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            WIND GUST ESTIMATED AROUND 50 MPH.

0548 PM     HAIL             1 S OELWEIN             42.66N 91.91W
08/14/2008  M0.50 INCH       FAYETTE            IA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            PEA TO HALF INCH DIAMETER HAIL

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My mommy's voice.  I dozed in the rocker as she read to our child.  My child.  But our child.  My daughter.  But our daughter.  And I realized that not only is my mother's embrace the best in the world, but her voice is the most comforting sound I could recall.  Her read-aloud voice.  It ebbs and flows like an ocean, full of rich undertones, soft secrets, and hidden surprises.  It is the voice of knowledge, love, home, and bravery.  I could listen to my mommy read aloud forever.

A sandwich.  A sandwich made of hummus infused with all sorts of delicious and rarely tasted spices.  smothered in a delicacy of vegetables.  Encased in wheat bread.  Yes.  Wheat.  The forbidden grain.  And I ate with gusto.  I ate with dread.  This grain could send me into waves of nausea, doubled up in pain.  It didn't. And it won't.  And my body breaths a sigh of relief because I sure love my bread.

Soft cool cheek.  She pressed her cheek up against mine as I carried her through the damp night.  Put to sleep at her baby-sitter's, picked up by me, deep into the night, at the end of rehearsal.  She whimpered slightly when I tucked her into the car seat.  She did not expect a cold, hard car seat after mama's warm embrace.  Only the car in motion lulled her back to sleep.  Back home, confused, we drank some milk and sank into her rocking chair to cuddle, sing, hum, and breath her back to her dreams.

And I am left alone.  Staring at the clock on my computer screen, knowing full well I have broken my promise to myself to be asleep by now because I was busy searching for something to write.  What I don't know is if I was searching for something for you, reader, or for me, author.  For whom do I actually write?

Oh, and it's raining now, and it did yesterday, too. Wheeeeeee.

Although, really, I do rather like rain. The earth feels cleansed after a good downpour.

That's the current Slovenian Tourist Board's slogan. My first run-in with the notorious hail that falls from the sky around these parts brought it to life quite vividly (as lorax reminded me) on Friday and also helped me make up my mind as to whether I should keep my car for another year.

The slogan, or brand, was introduced a few years ago. The official rationalization behind the slogan is here; mention of hailstorms is conspicuously missing.

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