I just got home after a somewhat longer
than usual drive from work. The driving rain greatly reduced
visibility and I kept my speeds to about 40mph, even on the stretches
of highway where 55 to 60mph is the rule. The rain was coming down
hard enough that even at stop lights it was like I was driving at
highway speed.
It's also pretty much as I thought it
would be here at The Manse – heavy winds experienced during the
drive home were barely noticeable once I got into the lee of the hill
upon which The Manse sits. The treetops are barely swaying compared
to what I saw less than a mile from here on the state road.
I'll try to update from time to time as
Sandy's rains continue to fall and as power and Internet connectivity
allow.