Last night we were treated to an amazing display of lightning! We were lounging in the backyard on a blanket, under clear-skies -- when an ominous black cloud came rolling in.
Video #1: Our first view from the backyard.
"Here it comes!"
Video #2: We went inside and moved to the front yard view.
"Woo!"
Video #3: After that, it just got weird. I have never seen anything like it . . . it just kept flashing, and going, and hovering in one spot.
Lucky for me, it was right outside our bedroom window! ;-)
"WOW!"
(The flashing went on for a good while so the kids all slept on the floor in our room.)
After that eerie-display there was a more intense storm behind it, with loud thunder and heavy winds. I started getting worried about my big umbrella in the backyard -- but I did not have the guts to go outside and grab onto the metal pole to take it down. (There was lightning ALL around!) So, I just kept an eye on it. As it swayed in the violent wind, it reminded me of the limited warranty if something were to happen to it . . .
Good thing nothing happened -- I would have been out of luck!
However, the umbrella-factory acknowledges "acts of God".
I personally think that is awesome. :-)
Glad we all made it through unscathed!
It was intense!
I loved every minute of it. ;-)
From Mom:
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I would have been right there with you. After all, aren't we still "lightening chasers Anonymous"?
Love, Mom
I so miss Boise storms. They come from North, South, East and the West and just merge into huge black storm clouds with an amazing light show. I also love that you will have one big one, then it clears, the next rolls in about 20 minutes later. Thank you for sharing...again, I sure miss the storms there. It's something you can't explain unless you see it first hand.
ReplyDeletewe were marveling at the storm too! it was like nothing i have EVER seen and really impressive.
ReplyDeleteJust make sure the skies clear for our landing in Boise next week. I'm really hoping for no turbulence.
ReplyDeleteSee you soon!
Kary
Kary, I am sure you will be just fine. :-) I saw a few airplanes flying during the storm and I wondered what the view was like from up there?! I would freak-out! We can't wait to see you! Yippee!
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