Ka-boom, ker-splash!

[furtech]

For the first time in a while we got a spectacular period of thunderstorms that have lasted, on and off, since last night. I heard thunder that I've never encountered before: weird, ripping sound that went on and on for 10-15 seconds at a time. There was no real crescendo or variance in the noise-- just a long ripping sound. Could possibly have been echoes in the canyons. And this morning we got (in addition to a power outage) half-inch hail. This was the biggest hail I've ever seen: I heard it ping-pinging on the wrought-iron fence. Frieda-- never really frightened by lightning or vacuum cleaners-- has been blissfully sleeping through it all outside.

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[cooner.livejournal.com]

Yep, an interesting burst of rain the last couple days ... afraid to take my bike out now because no telling when the next downpour will strike!!

If you'd like to meet for dinner one night or afternoon, for Indian or anything else, please let me know. If not ... totally understandable. Thanks!

[furtech.livejournal.com]

This is pretty violent, weather-wise, for L.A. And I feel for you as far as trying to predict clear-spaces: I'm usually glued to the Weather Channel...or NOAA's site at Roz's. When I spot a clear band, it's like a military operation: Moveitmoveitmoveit! Gityergrassinrear! C'monRozwegottagoNOW!

I'm up for Indian-- just been busy. I'll give you a buzz...