Spring Storm...

Tonight we had quite the spring storm come through central Texas! In less than 1 hour, we got over 6 inches of rain (the gauge overflowed).

At one point, I stood under our covered patio and tried to get some photos of the rain, but I failed miserably. The water came off of the roof of the garage like it was being poured out of a HUGE bucket!

This photo is our windchime that hangs at the edge of our porch being WHIPPED by the wind and rain. The light in the distance is the light on the garage. Shortly after I took this photo a massive gust of wind blew through, moving several chairs across the patio, and even sent our BBQ grill crashing off of the patio onto the grass. That's when it was clearly time to go inside!

When it let up a bit, Alan and I made the rounds around the farm making sure all the critters were still tucked in their shelters, dry and warm. The hour following, we got another inch and a quarter of rain in a short little down pour. Wow. Talk about rain.

Dixie stood in the barn the entire time. No baby. Yet. =)

Comments

[Juanita]

I'm happy to hear that you weathered the storm, it was a tough one!! I'm also glad that the critters were okay too.

I keep studying the photo trying to figure out whats what...were they taken behind curtains or is that the window? TFS

[Manetta Deggelman]

So, this ought to get those Texas wildflowers to start blooming? Yes?
I saw the weather report last night and hoped that you would all be well. Dallas got quite the lightning storm. Take care.
Manetta

[Amy D]

Thank goodness the storms broke up before it got to us up here in northeast texas!! Glad you didn't float away!!

[Shannan Teubner]

I'm glad you guys are ok, I was thinkin about ya!

[Karrie Baker]

WOW!! That is a whole lot o rain! LOLOL

[Robb_eeie]

Could you please communicate to Miss Dixie that alot of us "lurkers" on your Blog, are becoming increasingly impatient with her. I wish she'd get that labour in gear and get to pushing and shoving, and pushing, and more pushing that baby out of her :) We are all waiting to see if it's a boy or a girl! haaa ! As my DH would say, "She's just a typical woman, always taking her time and never in a rush". I guess with Dixie he may be somewhat correct --- SHHhh don't tell him I told you that though LOL

Keeping fingers crossed that this baby shows up this weekend, for yours and Alan's peace of mind =)

[diane mcvey]

Oh wow, that was a frog strangler! What a lot of rain in no time flat...I sure hope you didn't get flash floods where you are. I'm sure someone got them! I'd say your pond is quite full now, I can't imagine...sure hope it's moved on through, and that you are safe and snug in bed. Hope you have a peaceful night...