tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post5791512354824118533..comments2024-03-10T01:26:13.595-08:00Comments on Trainride Of The Enigmas: Fright'ning Lightning! Stormin' Norma Stampedes!Geo.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-84981883212735957282015-04-12T00:10:37.906-07:002015-04-12T00:10:37.906-07:00Indeed. I had two great-grandfathers involved in t...Indeed. I had two great-grandfathers involved in the Civil War. One running guns on the Mississippi River, another was a Confederate infantryman who might have been at Kennesaw. I read their old letters home, their certainty of profit and fighting a just war and must conclude, if ever a war should NOT have happened it is the one manifested in the ghostly cannonade you hint at. We must listen to the thunder, take it personally and work for peace on earth.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-70524603721098287312015-04-11T19:49:03.053-07:002015-04-11T19:49:03.053-07:00Watching the video, I was enjoying listening to th...Watching the video, I was enjoying listening to the storm and thunder then I understood that she was in the open somewhere rather than watching from an open window. It was a quick retreat.<br /><br />Here we get thunder and lightning so often, even in winter. We live a couple of miles from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park – where a big Civil War battle was fought. Sometimes the thunder is low grumbling and steady, and it sounds just like cannons … but maybe I am not hearing the thunder after all ….Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-14926180564400846902015-04-11T13:56:06.314-07:002015-04-11T13:56:06.314-07:00I am not sure of that part of her character. She h...I am not sure of that part of her character. She has tolerated me because I manage to avoid the unforgivable. Nature would be well-advised to do likewise.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-56238625918198348402015-04-11T12:18:46.649-07:002015-04-11T12:18:46.649-07:00I do hope Norma is a forgiving soul. I've bee...I do hope Norma is a forgiving soul. I've been close to a number of strikes and they've all could have helped me set a new speed record.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-24073162296182863942015-04-09T10:35:32.575-07:002015-04-09T10:35:32.575-07:00In my opinion too!In my opinion too!Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-43874019333334146942015-04-09T10:11:22.324-07:002015-04-09T10:11:22.324-07:00Storms are my biggest fear and thankfully rather r...Storms are my biggest fear and thankfully rather rare in Scotland. I physically shake the second I'm aware of it! Norma is a heroine in my opinion!Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447013188405986054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-84179953839122055982015-04-09T09:29:05.211-07:002015-04-09T09:29:05.211-07:00Yikes! It's never struck the house here but I ...Yikes! It's never struck the house here but I bet that was scary. Cat sets a wise example.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-11667076479223307642015-04-09T05:43:14.831-07:002015-04-09T05:43:14.831-07:00That was just good fun.
We had a huge explosion o...That was just good fun.<br /><br />We had a huge explosion of sound and light hit the house a couple years ago. Knocked out my computer, the stereo, and, seemingly Liza Bean Bitey (of the MInneapolis Biteys), who now slides her striped butt under the recliner at the first hint of thunder.<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-23590477656305443502015-04-08T18:45:30.439-07:002015-04-08T18:45:30.439-07:00Mike, I'm beginning to suspect these meteorolo...Mike, I'm beginning to suspect these meteorologic tantrums reflect psychic schisms of this brash new century as they roil, roll and run out of land. Decidedly, as evening comes to the nation, the west coast suffers.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-16148870105938386132015-04-08T18:31:15.722-07:002015-04-08T18:31:15.722-07:00I've noticed in recent years on visits to Seat...I've noticed in recent years on visits to Seattle and LA thunderstorms are far more frequent than in past years. We get some impressive ones in the Rockies also. Should Fish Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400586203204886095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-68219952810510015602015-04-08T14:44:00.934-07:002015-04-08T14:44:00.934-07:00You, your grandson and I are in accord. I still go...You, your grandson and I are in accord. I still go out and feel that perfect distillate of the universe splashing on my face. We share a third of our DNA with plants and a lot of our emotions.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-51469970429007423452015-04-08T11:30:26.612-07:002015-04-08T11:30:26.612-07:00I absolutely love a good storm. We often go out to...I absolutely love a good storm. We often go out to dance in the rain. Even my grandson who we don't see often (who is being raised by his mother who doesn't like rain) runs out to spin joyfully with his face to the sky. Thunder and lightning moves us inside just because it is the smart thing to do.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-71784748350051520112015-04-08T11:18:08.020-07:002015-04-08T11:18:08.020-07:00All prayers appreciated, and yes Norma is as fleet...All prayers appreciated, and yes Norma is as fleet of foot as she is brave.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-75603984547361990692015-04-08T11:12:25.400-07:002015-04-08T11:12:25.400-07:00I too dance when it rains --like Africans and scie...I too dance when it rains --like Africans and scientists. But, when lightning strikes, I think with my feet --like Norma.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-48364825847385375842015-04-08T11:02:38.045-07:002015-04-08T11:02:38.045-07:00Happily just an adrenalin shock and not an electri...Happily just an adrenalin shock and not an electric one.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-64419340740858649102015-04-08T11:01:10.244-07:002015-04-08T11:01:10.244-07:00San Francisco's been getting rain. Sometimes t...San Francisco's been getting rain. Sometimes the wind is selective.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-35965142308931267742015-04-08T10:56:55.948-07:002015-04-08T10:56:55.948-07:00Yikes! Sparkly is an understatement.Yikes! Sparkly is an understatement.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-12799660602553243922015-04-08T10:53:35.313-07:002015-04-08T10:53:35.313-07:00I may have exaggerated slightly, but she is amazin...I may have exaggerated slightly, but she is amazing.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-46759326660287045002015-04-08T10:52:25.632-07:002015-04-08T10:52:25.632-07:00Agreed!Agreed!Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-82514700231981197592015-04-08T10:51:38.401-07:002015-04-08T10:51:38.401-07:00We deserve rain. We're taxpayers. How alarming...We deserve rain. We're taxpayers. How alarming to have your house struck, though! Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-48891989824933450452015-04-08T10:12:11.037-07:002015-04-08T10:12:11.037-07:00Dear Geo., I read about California's awfull dr...Dear Geo., I read about California's awfull drought today in a German newspaper. That reminds me of a colleague and friend (geologist - we are all from different sciences in our team) , who started to dance in Hannover when the rain poured down (I was mewing a bit) - "That", he said, "that is the way they hailed rain when I was in Africa." I loved that change in perspective (at the moment I love every change of persepective) - and think it is very wise & quick how Norma runs back to the safety of your home! Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-26851649929115265352015-04-08T09:09:55.331-07:002015-04-08T09:09:55.331-07:00Norma is quite the runner, then ... and quite brav...Norma is quite the runner, then ... and quite brave .. <br />The drought there is so terrible ...I am praying for rain for Ca.<br />Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433759763753850718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-51484691568124101462015-04-08T08:05:24.157-07:002015-04-08T08:05:24.157-07:00Hi Geo - I certainly hope the drought breaks (gent...Hi Geo - I certainly hope the drought breaks (gently so no flooding) .. I've never liked thunder and lightning .. but they're part of life ... and I just quietly disappear and wait it out. Fantastic video though .. but must have been a shock .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-55120376979062460652015-04-08T05:59:01.809-07:002015-04-08T05:59:01.809-07:00Well that sound (and ominous sky) could make a cha...Well that sound (and ominous sky) could make a champion sprinter out of many. Norma might want to try cross country now. <br /><br /> I talked to my Santa Cruz daughter yesterday and she said that although rain was predicted, not a drop had been seen so far. We, who have too much, wish we could share.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-90953245374377813132015-04-08T03:53:49.461-07:002015-04-08T03:53:49.461-07:00That was some return trip but I do love the sound ...That was some return trip but I do love the sound of a thunder storm. We sit on the porch to watch and listen as long as the wind isn't blowing in our direction. A few years ago we were sitting there enjoying the storm when lightning hit the transformer in front of our house. Sparkly!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com