Despite familial obligations, Ursula arrived on the Promontory just ahead of me. I let OddJob and Charlie off and most of the others on the way up to the point. The sky was partly cloudy although it cleared as time passed. There was no rain at that point.
We returned and I ran while Ursula performed her pilates under Obi’s tutelage. My run was not rapid but at least the shower was hot and the bathroom floor clean. I saw Maria, armed with a mop, in the distance.
We had tea, Ursula left to await a summons from her daughters and I rode to Paleochora somewhat later than usual. I needed nothing from the supermarket and Tony would be dining out requiring no visit to the bakery.
It was warmer when I returned so I quit my fleece and polo shirt as I made breakfast. That done, I sat in the warm sunshine for a while before answering a couple of support emails.
I cleared up the remaining items left over from my decking clearout yesterday as it was apparent rain would be soon upon us.
Clouds arrive, the temperature dropped, the lighting proceeded the rain which I was following on the satellite map which updates each fifteen minutes. The rain is falling more heavily now but most of the thunderstorm is to the south so out to sea. Any sensible dog has retreated inside one of the houses which outnumber the dogs. I have a feeling there may be multiple dogs in Château Boris but I’m unable to check without going out into the rain.
Fido and Pea regularly share the outside bed as does Oskar. Pea, Fido, Charlie and Oskar appear to get on well together.
Ursula, Tony and families are marooned at Houmas Restaurant with a grandstand view out to sea to watch the lightning but stay out of the rain. No chance of them starving to death! Some are playing Tavli (Backgammon) or card games.
The possibility of an evening doggy walk looks remote as the rain continues. I’m glad I got my awning tent up yesterday afternoon or I would not be sitting out here in relative comfort to write this blog. The sound of rain hitting the metal roof is reassuring as is the distant thunder out to sea. There is now a bit of wind so more rain may be along shortly.
The rain continues and I have donned a heavy fleece as well as WINTER shorts! The interior of the awning tent appears dry and we have received 19.6mm precipitation so far. Around four times more than the predicted amount. I expected the rain to rapidly pass over this part of the island but it appears to have stalled as has the thunderstorm.
Ursula and family are still marooned at Houmas as they enjoy the pyrotechnics played out before them. I will wait for a lull in the rain before venturing out to feed the dogs and put them to bed. As you can imagine, I am looking forward to that event with enthusiasm. Paddling through the flooded runs to dish out the grub will be
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