Green Bay Wisconsin 7-22-09

Hail Storm 7-20-09

We had a big hail storm about 10 pm last night, 7-20-09. It hailed icy marbles to beat the band. Jack our dog and I ran downstairs. Stan found our wind up flashlights and crank radio and joined us.


The hail blew from the north and pelted the front windows. It tore our healthy flowers and vegetables that were just at their peak of production to shreds. There was a tornado warning in the area but we didn't hear about it as the power flicked off at the first burst of wind. It seemed to last about 15 to 20 minutes but was like a freight train rolling over our heads.

We peeked outside once the hail had subsided. In pitch black you can't see much except the three inches of hail piled up with leaves and pine needles. Our land line phone still worked so we checked in with neighbors and Jamie who was just getting a milder storm about 3 miles away.

It was eerie seeing the community all dark with flickers of flashlights dotting the area as neighbors ventured out to the survey the damage.

Evergreen Gate

Stan and I took a ride to Kittridge on Sunday morning for breakfast is Kittridge then on to Evergreen for a walk around the lake. It always gives a kick to see the sign on someone's lawn to "Keep the Gate Closed". There is no other fence there.

4th of July 2009

Today is the 4th of July 2009. Happy Day to all of you to celebrate our freedom.

The old guy is a person I met at our Polka Club. I thought his character fit in for today. We found the VW Punch Buggie in our neighbor. I finally finished the 4th of July quilt I was making. Now we need to go on a picnic.



Spinning yarn from Alpaca wool at the farmers market in Golden Colorado



Zydeco is wild music from New Orleans - real Cajun style on a squeeze button box type driving sound.

Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners played from a while at the Golden 4th of July celebration.