Wednesday, October 7, 2015
This and That
Blue skies, a humidity level of 70%, sunshine, and a nice brisk 49 degrees (F) greeted me this morning. We've had several days of gloomy grey skies, with occasional light rain, and one hail shower. Since it's now October, we have our apartment door and balcony decorated for Halloween. Beatrice is getting used to the demands of my cats, and Nedi is playing the "poor pathetic, unloved kitty" to the hilt with her. Lovey is getting upset with me, at the moment, because she is bound and determined to sit on the keyboard, and I keep blocking her.
South Carolina is still undergoing flooding rain. On "my" islands, the Virginia Department of Transportation closed the 175 causeway between Chincoteague and the mainland for several hours on Sunday afternoon, but it was opened for traffic again Sunday evening. Due to high fall tides and the northeaster, there was some normal flooding on both Chincoteague and Assateague. The usual low-lying areas were under water and the normally high and dry areas stayed that way (other than the rain). On Chincoteague there was minimal damage - but, on Assateague, the parking lots and the beach areas were flooded. There are wash-outs and sand where there wasn't before. The ponies and other wildlife had no unusual problems with the storm - they have weathered hundreds of them. Someone posted a photo of Maddox Blvd/Beach Road from the Hurricane Sandy (2012) flooding on Facebook, and a lot of folks thought it was a current photo.... It wasn't, and the water did not rise that high with this little ol' nor'easter.
Back in Boulder, Rosie has an acupuncture appointment this morning, so I'll be walking her about 1 this afternoon. The Dalai Lama has canceled his visit to Boulder due to ill health. Jane Goodall visited last week and enjoined the 8,700 people in the auditorium to educate other folks about the world's wildlife, and to "Save the prairie dogs!" Naropa, the Buddhist University here, had just applied for a permit to exterminate all the black-tailed prairie dogs living on the campus...
I'll be taking care of Finn and Maggie May this up-coming weekend, then I'll be at Lynn's for 6 nights, home for 2, then back at Lynn's for another 4 nights. Thank goodness the kids love their Auntie Bea! And she and I spoil them rotten!
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Dreamer's Faith is still missing. This weanling filly was stolen from the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company's Carnival Grounds corral on September 6 or 7, 2015. There is a reward offered for information leading to her return and the arrest of the thieves. Please keep your eyes and ears open for news about this red paint pony with a 15 freeze brand on her left hip.
South Carolina is still undergoing flooding rain. On "my" islands, the Virginia Department of Transportation closed the 175 causeway between Chincoteague and the mainland for several hours on Sunday afternoon, but it was opened for traffic again Sunday evening. Due to high fall tides and the northeaster, there was some normal flooding on both Chincoteague and Assateague. The usual low-lying areas were under water and the normally high and dry areas stayed that way (other than the rain). On Chincoteague there was minimal damage - but, on Assateague, the parking lots and the beach areas were flooded. There are wash-outs and sand where there wasn't before. The ponies and other wildlife had no unusual problems with the storm - they have weathered hundreds of them. Someone posted a photo of Maddox Blvd/Beach Road from the Hurricane Sandy (2012) flooding on Facebook, and a lot of folks thought it was a current photo.... It wasn't, and the water did not rise that high with this little ol' nor'easter.
Back in Boulder, Rosie has an acupuncture appointment this morning, so I'll be walking her about 1 this afternoon. The Dalai Lama has canceled his visit to Boulder due to ill health. Jane Goodall visited last week and enjoined the 8,700 people in the auditorium to educate other folks about the world's wildlife, and to "Save the prairie dogs!" Naropa, the Buddhist University here, had just applied for a permit to exterminate all the black-tailed prairie dogs living on the campus...
I'll be taking care of Finn and Maggie May this up-coming weekend, then I'll be at Lynn's for 6 nights, home for 2, then back at Lynn's for another 4 nights. Thank goodness the kids love their Auntie Bea! And she and I spoil them rotten!
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Dreamer's Faith is still missing. This weanling filly was stolen from the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company's Carnival Grounds corral on September 6 or 7, 2015. There is a reward offered for information leading to her return and the arrest of the thieves. Please keep your eyes and ears open for news about this red paint pony with a 15 freeze brand on her left hip.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Chincoteague Flooding Photos
These photos are taken by various people who live on Chincoteague Island.
The Causeway to the Island
The light at the bridge and Main Street
South Main Street:
EastSide Drive views:
Tom's Cove Marina:
Chincoteague Channel:
South Holding Pens on Assateague, by Kim Wright
Riptide (right) moving his mares along the road to higher ground, by Kim Wright
Sleep and Flooding
I feel such love for my two furry kids - Last night was the first time in three weeks that I was able to sleep all night in my own bed, with Lovey and Nedi. It was chilly, grey and rainy yesterday, and my clients drove me home after their return, so I spent most of yesterday afternoon doing laundry and straightening up. (Beatrice was working.) I also watched several college football games. The CU Buffs and Oregon Ducks game was scheduled to kick-off at 8 p.m., but we were having a lot of lightning, so it was delayed. I turned out my reading light around 11, hoping to get a good sleep. Lovey and Nedi generally awaken me between 5 and 6 every morning, so I didn't really think that I'd be able to "sleep in." I had nothing to do this morning, so I was really hoping to be able to sleep in, but I figured the kits would want me to get up and feed them before 6:30, as usual. I woke up several times, noted it was grey and depressing outside, and went back to sleep. When I finally looked at my clock, it was a few minutes after 9... and I was amazed.
Still no word about the fate of Dreamer's Faith, the stolen Chincoteague weanling filly. This is entering the fifth week since she was removed from the Main Street Carnival grounds on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. She has a very nice 15 freeze brand on her left hip - unless it's been over-branded -and her coat pattern is very distinctive. Please keep your eyes open for this gorgeous filly - she is greatly missed!
Speaking of Chincoteague, with the flooding rains being pulled in from Hurricane Joaquin, along with the fall neap tides, full moon and eclipse, parts of the Chincoteague Causeway and some low-lying streets on Chincoteague are under water. The beach at Assateague is closed to traffic and swimming due to a strong rip tide and dangerous currents.
On the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, all gates in the fences have been blocked open, so that if there is flooding, the stallions can take the mares and foals up onto higher ground for safety. There are quite a few hilly places on Assateague that were once tall sand dunes on the eastern shore of the island, but are now located in the center and on the western side of the island, thanks to natural build-up and erosion of a barrier island. The stallions will takes their herds to higher ground to save their lives and health. Once this flooding danger is over, the herds will be taken back to their usual compartments, and the gates will again be closed behind them.
And I feel for South Carolina and their record flooding. Back in September 2013, Boulder had a "500 year flood," and is still working on recovery. I do not wish the same for any community or area.
Still no word about the fate of Dreamer's Faith, the stolen Chincoteague weanling filly. This is entering the fifth week since she was removed from the Main Street Carnival grounds on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. She has a very nice 15 freeze brand on her left hip - unless it's been over-branded -and her coat pattern is very distinctive. Please keep your eyes open for this gorgeous filly - she is greatly missed!
Speaking of Chincoteague, with the flooding rains being pulled in from Hurricane Joaquin, along with the fall neap tides, full moon and eclipse, parts of the Chincoteague Causeway and some low-lying streets on Chincoteague are under water. The beach at Assateague is closed to traffic and swimming due to a strong rip tide and dangerous currents.
On the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, all gates in the fences have been blocked open, so that if there is flooding, the stallions can take the mares and foals up onto higher ground for safety. There are quite a few hilly places on Assateague that were once tall sand dunes on the eastern shore of the island, but are now located in the center and on the western side of the island, thanks to natural build-up and erosion of a barrier island. The stallions will takes their herds to higher ground to save their lives and health. Once this flooding danger is over, the herds will be taken back to their usual compartments, and the gates will again be closed behind them.
And I feel for South Carolina and their record flooding. Back in September 2013, Boulder had a "500 year flood," and is still working on recovery. I do not wish the same for any community or area.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Recently Seen Colorado Fall Colors
Above Central City
Bachelors Loop, Creede
Peak to Peak Highway, Nederland to Estes Park
Vail Mountain
Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park
Grand Mesa
Kremmling
Eagle
Two views of Boreas Pass, near Breckenridge
East Coast Bracing for Joaquin
Lots of rain on the eastern seaboard.... Flooding in low areas. It's been said that Hurricane Joaquin could do more flood damage than the Ash Wednesday storm of 1962. That was horrendous on Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. I don't really wish a hurricane on anyone, but I hope that my two lovely islands escape the worst of it's winds and rain!
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