We've been pleased with the good weather we've had and it just turned a little cooler today, so I had planned to let you know what we are experiencing. Then we received a few reports today from friends and family in Arizona that it was 100 hot degrees! Unbelievable! It is ironic that we are getting colder while AZ is getting hotter. But I guess it makes perfect sense; we are headed towards the north pole.
We understand now why weather is important to retirees. Well, specifically retired RVers. Travel and activities hinge upon outdoor conditions. We look ahead to the 10 day forecast to plan our travel days. If we can avoid driving in the rain and wind, we do. We definitely avoid driving if it's very windy. While we were in Palm Springs we delayed our departure date until strong winds had subsided. It was nice to have that luxury.
We've had exceptionally good weather for the past 3 1/2 months. Even here on the Oregon coast it has been beautiful. But it was cooler yesterday and last night -- IT RAINED! And it rained all night. For the first time we heard it pitter-patter on the roof of our motorhome. It went from a light drizzle to a full rain, then to large, loud drops that seemed in slow motion. Then it started a pinging-stinging noisier rain and I knew it was hail. Teeny tiny hail, but still frozen rain. This rhythmic rain cycle continued until the morning, but it was comfortable and warm in bed. (heating blanket!) The sun started to peek out around 10 AM and Rick gave the car and motorhome the "Oregon carwash". They were sooo shiny and clean and still are, but guess what? It's raining again at 5 PM and I bet we have another orchestra of rain throughout the night. So this is Oregon?
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Oregon Weather
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wait, what is an 'Oregon carewash?'
ReplyDeleteWhat kinds of birds are you seeing?
Nan, Thank you for this comment and for your past comments. An Oregon carwash is a term I made up. When it rains, (hello -we are in the land of rain forests), Rick goes out with his towels and washes the car. It usually takes very little extra water from the hose.
ReplyDeleteI will try to report on the birds we've seen. Yes, Rick knows a lot about birds and we are always on the look-out for them. Our current cameras are not great for zooming in far away, but I may be able to make a posting on the subject. Thanks for the idea!