Saturday, March 19, 2011
Winter....not gone yet..
It has been and "interesting week" weather-wise in the Bay Area. First - the smaller version of the Tsunmai - then a week of rain, rain and more rain! Yesterday's storm was intense.... there even was a tornado watch in San Mateo, (This is as rare as an earthquake in Iowa!) No tornado arrived - but - there was a water spout at Ocean Beach which was captured on film! Looking out to the GG Bridge from my office on the 43rd floor, the rain was bouncing off the windows and glacier-like sides of the building like little pellets of ice. It was quite beautiful. Last night - the storm raged on - with thunder and lightning (as rare as an earthquake in London)...but, in between thunder claps, I was able to see the moon peering out between the black clouds.... GORGEOUS! Tonight, I will miss the closest full moon in 19 years as we are expecting (wait for it)..... - another HUGE STORM....60 mph gusts..... so, for those of you who have clear skies tonight - look up and enjoy the splendour for me!
Love,
A Waterlogged Robin
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robin, dear -- i will think of you tonight with this rare full moon event - i know how much you love this orb and am so sorry you have cloudy skies forecast :-(((
ReplyDeletesending lunar hugs and wishes for a wonderful weekend♡♡
amanda
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I found you on Suki's blog. I guess we are "neighbors" of sorts...I live in the Sierra Nevada Foothills and we have had the same winds, rain AND snow (yesterday) that it seems SF is experiencing. I, too, am sad that I missed that lunar event. We were covered in clouds all night but it was still so bright and bounced off of the white snow-covered ground. Glad to meet you!
ReplyDeleteawwwww, when i heard about the moon, i thought of you and now you cant see it. our skies are clear right now so i expect to see the moon tonight and i saw it last night too. we had fierce wind here a day or so ago. everything was rattling i thought the trailer might blow away. Hope you have a relaxing weekend.
ReplyDeleteI talked to my friend in carmel Valley tonight and she said last night's storm was a doozey! The thunder and lightening lasted at least 40 minutes and shook her tiny house. The weather sure has been crazy this year so far.
ReplyDeleteI did see la luna tonight but my camera really let me down! I have NO idea why I can't take night shots, either indoors or out. I tried every setting until my little fingers froze while emma waited in the car. I set out to "shoot the moon" and I did, but not so successfully! But I glowed in the light of it and that's all I needed. I so wanted to share it though. Maybe I still will. Hopefully Lori will get a good shot if it's not stormy there. (It must be though.)
I did hear about that water spout in the video. So cool to see from afar!
MUWAH!
xoxo
Lo♥
Amanda - ah, as sorry as I am to have missed the view of my beloved La Luna, it helps to know you saw it!!!! Did you take any photos?
ReplyDeleteLove,
♥ Your "Twin", Robin ♥
Hello teri - and thank you for visiting! Yes, we ARE neighbours! I hope last night wasn't as intense for you as it was for me! Those infamous words "It was a dark and stormy night" were appropros for us in SF!
ReplyDeleteSpring IS coming!!!
It is wonderful to meet you too!
♥ Robin ♥
Hi Suki! Did you like "The Ice Storm"?
ReplyDeleteI found it a compelling example of suburban life in those times.. and of course the actual Ice Storm made me think of you last one!
I HOPE you saw that moon!!!!! It makes me feel better to know you, Lo and Amanda saw it....
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
Dear Lo, "DOOZEY" is not a strong enough word!
ReplyDeleteMy house on Wood Street was a rockin' and a rollin'! Of course, I did not sleep....
I am thrilled you saw La Bella Luna....and hope you will share a photo with me.....
How was your road trip with Bri? Details por for vor!!!!
MUWAH!
♥ LS ♥
Sending you love from both of us and the furchildren. Thank you for being there. My arm is still a problem but it is easier to type with my new toy. It hurts tho, so I won't abuse it.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say hello and we love you!
Hello Robyn, I'm flying in to say thanks for your visit - I really hope you get a chance over the next couple of evenings to catch a glimpse of the moons extra beauty*!*
ReplyDeletealways my favorite, i taught this to eight graders:
ReplyDelete'The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees
The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon the cloudy seas
The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor
And the highwayman came riding,
Riding, riding,
The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.'
i have deep respect for storms and winds; if i can feel relatively safe, i sometimes even venture out in them, and if i don't, i appreciate feeling dry and snug. good that it's been a weekend, robin, and i hope you stay dry!!
you've had entirely too much rain!
love
kj
Allegra! Seeing you come visit makes up for missing the Moon on Saturday! But - please rest that arm as much as possible! Spring IS coming....and this year, we will meet!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove to you and Barry!
♥ Robin ♥
Hi Bimbimbe! Your good wishes brought me a little luck! Last night, the rain stopped - and although skies were filled with dark clouds, La Luna DID peek through and greet me!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Your photo was breathtaking!
Hugs from across the Pacific!
♥ Robin ♥
Oh, KJ - I remember this poem too!!!I remember - even as a young girl - being moved by the vivid imagery in it! Thank you for bringing it to my memory again!
ReplyDeleteAns yes, m' dear - we ARE having far too much rain! (And expecting another week of it.....)
MUWAH!
♥ Cupcake ♥