7:30 AM
Strong south wind (begins) southwest to northeast??
porch curtains whipped up
from the futon (inside) I watch dark ao pua'a race from the south across the sky
poplars across the highway bend to 10 o'clock position
vardo does a shake and rock
Noonish
MAJOR WIND & RAIN STORM
small hail
Tilth 'work party' showed up just before the storm hits
lots of very busy humans stimulate = the elements
"that's a statement of extreme optimism" said in response to our lawn chairs and Hawaii license plates
Pete and Tom mend the entrance gate
the smell of what we think is the Muliwai is in the air (coming up from the water) "it smells salty today"
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These are pictures taken at The Muliwai a few days ago. Connected ... yah, connecting in a big way!! |
Paula (or Sheila) and Prescott's friend Richard dig up the turnaround garden
Tom V. wants to cut up the fallen leaves for mulch; I say I'll need to turn on my air filter if he's going to use gas he suggests mowing in another place (down wind) I say "That's a better idea." The storm escalates; men, women and machine go home
Pete and Tom survey the irrigation system for the pea patches
I have a migraine; overstimulated; hungry; discumbuberated; oxygen, herbal infusions, naps and sunglasses help
cooking outside needs to be rethunk
porch curtains on the south side are drenched
Michael tries to help get our internet connected; Pete finally makes it happen late last night.
One day at a time.