this was the look down our driveway the other day......
from the west.....it was coming.....
these photographs are NOT altered.....my husband was outside taking these pictures like some sort of storm chaser......let's say, we can call him an "extreme farmer"
We had the kids go in the basement......and I was frantically pushing my tomato cages (all of them) into the ground as far as I could.....tipping over birdbaths.......taking in tables.......removing glass from any table tops outside
it was quite the workout
the winds starting bursting at @40mph
then I looked up, and this is what I saw.....
my husband looked at me, and said "start praying"
he NEVER says that to me through a storm.....he's actually chased tornadoes before!
the winds were calculated at 70mph in our area at this time
hhhhmmmm......I wonder why??
without delay, I ran into the basement.....with all our important documents (birth certificates, home insurance files, etc)
After it passed, this is what we saw......
he sure knows how to capture a storm
don't ever expect me to do the same
I'll be in the basement with the kids thank you very much
sad news though:
our little summer house has seen better days, and I was planning on using that for more dealers, but we think it would be best to stick with the horse barn for the upcoming October Sale.
one thing is for certain: there is no need for a weather man
~Hope you are all faring well~
Good grief~ that was quite scary and awesome at the same time. How is that possible? Weather can be spell binding at times. I am so glad you were all safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteBeth
What a storm! :) wonderful photos, but I would be in the basement too... :)
ReplyDeleteWow...unbelievable..you have a brave husband for being out there. I would of been in that basement too. Storms scare me..they have such power. These images are amazing....glad all was ok. xoxoxo
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ReplyDeletecan i say spectacular?
what beautiful country you live in with such a gorgeous view of the flat farmland....
glad all is ok though
xo
Hi A-M, how are you?! :) I completely know what you are talking about.. I too, ran outside to look at that crazy storm blow in & I thought about taking pics & blogging about it too, hee hee! Those were some crazy skies! You are having a fall sale?!?!! That is great news! :) Have a happy day.. x lara
ReplyDelete.. and I forgot to say.. your new header for your blog is SO pretty!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! to see such a thing and get pictures of it! wow. glad you are all safe and suffered no real damage....keep the path to the basement clear for future escapes!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures do tell the story as I experienced it...neighbor. The clouds were ominous and the wind very scary. It passed over Lake Michigan right to our lakehouse.
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Jane
What amazing pictures your husband took!! Glad to hear you all "weathered the storm" well. :)
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Oh Anne Marie thank goodness you're all ok. How brave your hubby is... he sounds like my husband who's been hit by lightening before...explains a lot:))
ReplyDeleteThat cute summer that you used to show....that one??? that's a real shame!
Take care,
Carole
ps...congrats on the interview!!!
It's called a Bow Echo cloud (storm). I nearly freaked the first time I saw one. I posted a similar picture on my blog back then and I also had to assure people that the picture had not been altered in any way.
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So glad God kept you in His palm. Winds can be scary and dangerous.
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