Watching the Sky

This was a surprise yesterday when Claudette decided to visit. We only had clouds but the Panhandle is getting pummeled today. We are watching Ana and newly upgraded Hurricane Bill out in the Atlantic. We went so far as to buy extra water and a battery operated lamp. We thought about other possible needs but will wait to see if there is a trend in our direction. So far they are saying it will go North. From what we've heard, hurricanes are usually downgraded to a Tropical Storm status by the time they reach us. Last summer one came while we were gone and they had torrential rains and area flooding.



This morning at 6:30 , I arose and checked the TV to see if the world was still there. The local channel announced the launch of the last Delta II rocket carrying a GPS satellite. I dashed outside just in time to capture this picture from the back of the house.

When the shuttles go up, it goes in a large arc to the left. This rocket was like brilliant candle that went straight up. The morning sunrise gave it some added color.

Here it continues upward but looks like a big arc. It was really lovely and remained in view much longer than the shuttle.

And then I went for a walk ............