We had some weather!

[susandennis]

Seattle is known for rain but Seattle rain is a drizzle. In the movies and on TV, shows set in Seattle have most scenes with pouring rain and lightening and thunder. That's cinematic Seattle. Not real Seattle.

Except for last night. Last night, it poured friggin' buckets. Cats, dogs and miniature horses. And lightening and thunder. So much that you could even match the lightening bolts to the thunder claps.

I grew up in the Southeast. Thunderstorms were a daily event. I even, once, had lightening come into my bedroom through one window and exit through another while I was sitting on my bed watching.

But most people in Seattle have never seen the kind of lightening and thunder we had last night. It was impressive. There were kids (young adults) on the street, in the rain, to watch and they ooooooo'd and ahhhhhh'd like they would at fireworks. It was really quite the show.

And Twitter went nuts with reports and photos. It actually made for a fun evening.

Then I went to bed and to sleep to discover that The Smalls, has, indeed, learned his how to sleep with me lesson. No nose biting. He just snuggled in on one side while Biggie snuggled in on the other. The only interruption was when I rolled over onto Stickie. I'm not the only thing that Biggie likes to sleep with.

The other amazing thing about last night was that it was cool enough to turn off the air conditioner. And it looking at the forecast, this may be a continuing thing. Right now, there are only two days next week with highs showing in the low 70's. The rest are highs in the 60's. Sooooo nice.

I did 30 minutes on the treadmill this morning instead of swimming. It was boring and tough but it is great to have the option and it's done.

Oh! The Smalls just came in from the terrace where he and Biggie have been hanging out. He jumped on me and his paws were cold. What a funny sensation. They's never seen Fall or Winter. Wonder what they will think. So far, since I can keep the door open, they are fans.

The baseball game is at 11 today. And I want to stitch up the new swimsuit. And I need to find a new audiobook. The one I started last night isn't going to work. And I need to find out why the library book I checked out a few days ago did not end up on my Kindle. And ... oh I need to make some egg muffins for breakfasts next week. So... you know... the usual.

The scraps afghan I'm working on is now big enough to share with the cats, while I work on it. We all approve.

Comments

[opakele.livejournal.com]

If you had cold paws you would enjoy an afghan, too!

Last night's storm was spectacular! It was a perfect way to end a dry spell.

This morning I am wondering if I hear distant thunder, still.

[susandennis]

It was like a free fireworks show accompanied by the heavenly sound of pounding rain. I don't think I've enjoyed as show as much in forever.

I'm absolutely hearing thunder this morning but it's Seahawkians. I may have to close the door and turn on the a/c just so I can hear the Mariner game over the Seahawks noise. They sound like they are all having a wonderful time so I don't mind.

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

How did the cats handle the storm?

[susandennis]

They actually ignored it. They aren't afraid of much including the vacuum cleaner but usually they are more curious. But, last night, they were just like... whatever.

[dadi.livejournal.com]

These colours work SO well with them <3

[christalin80.livejournal.com]

Aw, the kitties look all comfy!

[meowmensteen]

I enjoyed watching the storm last night. I was sitting by a window thinking about how you wrote that one time you saw a lightening bolt go through a house through the windows. I was hoping I was okay sitting next to my open window haha. The best part about the storm is that it seems to have officially brought in the stratus clouds. This is the Seattle I know and love. Perfect weather. I did some yard work this morning in the slight drizzle just enjoying the temperature and the smell of the air... and laughing at all the people trying to gun it up Dravus. Their wheels just keep spinning and they fall back down the hill. First gear people. It's there for a reason. This always happens after the first rain in a while.

[susandennis]

:)

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

The afghan looks really nice. I smiled at the idea of the cats bringing their toys to bed with you.

[gneu.livejournal.com]

They certainly look like they're approving.

[rsc.livejournal.com]

The Smalls, has, indeed, learned his how to sleep with me lesson.

Ah, so I was wrong. Good for you (and him).

The baseball game is at 11 today.

I guess we shouldn't talk about that.

[susandennis]

At least we managed to preserve the Red Sox record of most runs in a single game against the Mariners. It was close... the record is 22.

It was a long and ugly ugly ugly game.

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

the only Seattle show that I watch a lot of is Frasier and they didn't do a lot of eps with thunder and lightning.

[letmesaythis.livejournal.com]

I even, once, had lightening come into my bedroom through one window and exit through another while I was sitting on my bed watching.

I have heard that this happens sometimes but never knew of anyone who has actually witnessed it. Very cool, and thank God that lightening didn't find it's way to little Susan Dennis!

[susandennis]

It scared the shit out me and then I wondered if I had just imagined it until I examined the sills and found charring that was still warm!