dodging storm cells
The past several days have seen some epic storm activity rolling through southern california. I read somewhere last week that the meteorologists could see it coming, basically the most powerful jet-stream anyone can remember; Rather than coming in at 30,000 or 40,000, this one was barreling in at 8,000 feet. Since Monday, storms have been rolling in like waves creating flooding, mudslides and general havoc here in San Diego. People here have no idea how to drive in this weather (they may not have any idea how to drive in any weather) so that makes it dicier. Then there is the general stupidity factor, “I don’t think it could be that deep, we’ll just drive through it despite the barriers”. Yup. Good idea.
Riding in on the LHT this morning I found few people at La Jolla Shores. You can see the storm cells coming in behind Scripps Pier. It is much less active than it was, but if you get under one of these babies you’re going to get a bit damp.
I was dodging rain cells the rest of the ride in. Here is a picture of one about to blow right over me. I skirted the edge of it, got hosed, and then was lucky enough to outrun it on my way into the office. I had a big smile on my face – its a lot of fun riding a bike through a storm (if its the right kind of bike and you have on the right gear).
I read through some of your writings and thought I’d say hello. I accompanied you through some of the later stage of your earlier first life – you know – the sex, drugs and rock ‘n role phase starting at the U of O. It’s nice to see you’re still intellectually and philosophically engaged with life and that you’re keeping fit on your bike.
Like you, I have reduced the scope of my existence, although not quite as intentionally as you seem to have done; mine is more a result of reversals of fortune. But, as history teaches, this is not uncommon. Even the great Babylonian king Nebuchadreezzar ended his days believing he was a beast, walking on all fours, and eating grass.
Anyway, hope all goes well for you as the days pass. Hit me back if you feel like it.