Rain and a Loud Noise

Monday, August 17

1It was an interesting, very local, quick rainfall.

Neighbors less than a mile away didn’t receive more than a few drops while we had a nice afternoon rain – about a quarter inch.

2The yard was ready for a refresher – and could have used more.

I heard a loud noise that I thought was thunder – until I looked outside.

DSC_8922This branch missed the TFC pickup truck that Cerwin drives to work by only two feet. He usually takes it to work, but on this day he took the RAV4.

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DSC_8925This branch landed close to the house.

DSC_8927So grateful that neither the truck or house were damaged.

DSC_8929Cerwin was glad for an excuse to use his brand new chainsaw.

His old one died in July – the day we had the large tree in our front yard taken down and he cut it up into firewood for Jere and Kristen.

Dave’s Lawn and Garden said he got his moneys worth out of the old one, because he bought it in 1987. If his new one lasts that long, Cerwin will be 102 before he needs another one. Maybe by that time he won’t be cutting up trees. 🙂