Storm pictures

Yesterday was different. Starting around 2:00, you couldn't help but notice the dark clouds to the south (with the little bit of south view we still have left anyway). It's strangely hypnotic to watch the clouds get darker and coming closer.

Then you'll start to see lightning. Can't hear the thunder in the building.

All that show, and about two minutes of rain here. But the airport got 0.3" of rain. These storms are very spotty.

After that, it turned into a microburst by Marana. Knocked down yet more power poles. Gusts of wind reported at 60 mph.

I talked to my Mom in Phoenix. She said that the Phoenix reporters had been sent to Marana and reporting "live". One airhead said the gusts were at 100 mph. The other station said "while some are reporting gusts of 100 mph, they're more at 45 mph." *doh!*

But whatever moisture in the clouds was long dried up by the time the storm made its way to Phoenix. So Phoenix got an impressive dust storm. I "borrowed" these pictures from Phoenix's Channel 12; most are from their helicopter that was in the air.

Another weekend trip

Was stocking up on more gluten-free things at the New Life store on Broadway when my cell phone rang. I was tempted to ignore it, but the name of best friend since high school popped up (the matchmaker).

Much to my surprise, it wasn't my best friend. It was her husband.

He's having a surprise party for my friend. She turns 30 on Thursday.

So I'll be heading up to Prescott Saturday for the party.

The funny part was that I called her that night to wish her an early happy birthday. I tried hard not to sound like "hey, I'll be seeing you soon." So I made up this story about how I might have to go there for the 4th the year since boyfriend will probably have to work.

Hopefully her husband will call me today on his way home from work. I initially forgot to ask what food was going to be available and if I should bring stuff for me to eat. Hopefully my Glutino shipment will show up before Saturday because there's hamburger and hot dog buns in the package.

P.S. Just checked with Glutino. Hasn't shipped yet. So there's no way I can expect to have it here by Friday. Damnitt!!