Awakened about 4:30 AM because I heard thunder in the distance.  I got up and turned on the TV news. Yes, severe weather was headed our way. Shortly after that first picture, at 5:06 AM, the power went out. Picture number two is the only successful image attempting to capture a lightning strike. The wind was determined to rip the awning off my trailer.  I located flash lights, quickly dressed, got out a rain coat, and put my purse with ID and medical cards at the door. In almost pitch darkness–except for lightening–I watched and waited. I wondered if the CARE Center was open–because it has a generator. At 6:30 I went to the Center and, indeed, staff and volunteers had been there since 4:30. It was eight o’clock before power was restored to the entire area. I headed home and started collecting debris in my yard. Nine-thirty as I type these words and it is a bright sunny morning. However, a second wave of thunderstorms will hit this afternoon.

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Humor me?! I want to display larger images of two pictures.

1) Lightning, 2) Dawn

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