I woke up at 3 am to the sound of rain and distant thunder.  D'oh!  I was
wide awake instantly and jumped out of bed and raced downstairs to unplug
the phone line going to the computer.  Storms have fried 2 of my modems
already, they are *not* getting a third!
The storm was moving fast because just as I was unplugging the line, the
house lit up from all 4 directions and the thunder boomed overhead like an
explosion at the same time.  I snatched my hand away from the phone cable.
Vino jumped.  I heard a squeak and a hiss from outside and smelled burning
matches.  U-oh.  I looked out the window but right at that moment there was
another bolt of lightning and it was so bright, it totally blinded me.  For
a while I couldn't see anything but bright dots dancing before my eyes.
I decided to go back to bed and hide under the blanket with Vino.  I'm so
much more of a wuss when Dennis isn't here.  So Vino and I cuddled while the
storm raged on for hours.  I think I fell asleep just as it was getting
light out at 6-ish.  Ended up sleeping in until 9 with no complaints from
Vino.
This morning I looked out to survey the damages, but can't see anything that
the lightning could have struck!  Weird.  Maybe it's one street over, I'll
have to go for a walk later on.  At least I still have my modem working this
morning :-)
--
Britta
Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered
in fur!
Check out pictures of Vino at:
http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album