Tumbleweeds only tumble when there's something to make them go, and yesterday's wind caused a tumbleweed torrent!
Tumbleweeds tumbled by the thousands, collecting in people's yards and basically becoming a nuisance.
A lady I work with actually had to get a ride to work because so many tumbleweeds collected in front of her garage she was unable to get out.
Municipal services set-up a special pick-up time tomorrow for people to get rid of the troublesome tumbleweeds.
The Casper Star Tribune even wrote a story on the event.
Only in Wyoming...
November 7, 2008
November 6, 2008
Windy City...
And I don't mean Chicago. I'm talking Chey-town.
Wyoming is known for its wind. There is rarely a day when there isn't anything blowing around here.
Today's wind, however, is ridiculous - to the point that the possibility of blowing away like Mary Poppins doesn't seem silly.
It started last night and has continued non-stop today. Non. Stop. About 35 mph continuous with up to 66 mph gusts.
Every friend on facebook from Cheyenne had a comment about it, ranging from putting rocks in their pockets to keep from blowing away, to actually flying off.
Since I've been here I have to say, the wind hasn't been all that bad. We've had amazing weather. But today it almost feels like every gust that didn't blow before saved itself for today.
So here I am, content in my pj's on my couch with pizza and the remote.
Let it blow, let it blow, let it blow!
Wyoming is known for its wind. There is rarely a day when there isn't anything blowing around here.
Today's wind, however, is ridiculous - to the point that the possibility of blowing away like Mary Poppins doesn't seem silly.
It started last night and has continued non-stop today. Non. Stop. About 35 mph continuous with up to 66 mph gusts.
Every friend on facebook from Cheyenne had a comment about it, ranging from putting rocks in their pockets to keep from blowing away, to actually flying off.
Since I've been here I have to say, the wind hasn't been all that bad. We've had amazing weather. But today it almost feels like every gust that didn't blow before saved itself for today.
So here I am, content in my pj's on my couch with pizza and the remote.
Let it blow, let it blow, let it blow!
November 4, 2008
Super Bowl
I've thought all day how I may just ignore the returns tonight and wake up tomorrow morning with a new president - kind of like Christmas morning!
In reality, I knew I couldn't help myself and I would flip them on to at least listen.
I was more interested, however, after a friend texted me from the Hawk & Dove bar in D.C., an old watering hole for me. Suddenly I really wanted to be there too.
Politics is a sporting event in D.C., and this is the Super Bowl. People are packed into bars across the city right now, gathered around televisions, drinking, discussing strategy, and cheering for their "team."
It's exciting. So exciting. After my friend's text I was a little sad - and very jealous - because I also wanted to be in the thick of things with everyone!
Don't misunderstand - people care here too. It's just different in D.C. - there it's politics on steroids.
I admit though, since being out here I've generally cared less about the details of what's going on there. So, I guess it's most appropriate that I'm not at some bar with a bunch of political fanatics, but on my couch with a glass of wine and my pj's.
In reality, I knew I couldn't help myself and I would flip them on to at least listen.
I was more interested, however, after a friend texted me from the Hawk & Dove bar in D.C., an old watering hole for me. Suddenly I really wanted to be there too.
Politics is a sporting event in D.C., and this is the Super Bowl. People are packed into bars across the city right now, gathered around televisions, drinking, discussing strategy, and cheering for their "team."
It's exciting. So exciting. After my friend's text I was a little sad - and very jealous - because I also wanted to be in the thick of things with everyone!
Don't misunderstand - people care here too. It's just different in D.C. - there it's politics on steroids.
I admit though, since being out here I've generally cared less about the details of what's going on there. So, I guess it's most appropriate that I'm not at some bar with a bunch of political fanatics, but on my couch with a glass of wine and my pj's.
November 3, 2008
More than Just a Page Turner
The Cheyenne library is one of the best in the nation. It won 2008 Library of the Year, and according to USA Today it is one of America's 10 great public libraries.
Also, green-leaning folks will be happy to learn it also earned a gold certification as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building, which, in my first visit there was most evident in the toilets. I've never had to push a toilet handle up or down depending on whether it was liquid or solid waste I was trying to flush...
Anyway...until tonight, I haven't been there. I've really wanted to check the place out, but just haven't had a chance yet.
I learned earlier today that classical guitarist Peter Fletcher was performing for free at the library and thought I'd attend. It would be my first cultural event in Cheyenne.
It was also the library's first real concert, so there were some improvements to be made, but overall the night was fun. The music was very good and the audience appreciative.
The best thing about events here is how accessible performers can be. After the program I was in the back looking at CDs and Peter, who also happened to be back there greeting the audience, started talking to me in rather great length.
Needless to say, I left with a renewed desire to take greater advantage of my local library...and a CD.
Also, green-leaning folks will be happy to learn it also earned a gold certification as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building, which, in my first visit there was most evident in the toilets. I've never had to push a toilet handle up or down depending on whether it was liquid or solid waste I was trying to flush...
Anyway...until tonight, I haven't been there. I've really wanted to check the place out, but just haven't had a chance yet.
I learned earlier today that classical guitarist Peter Fletcher was performing for free at the library and thought I'd attend. It would be my first cultural event in Cheyenne.
It was also the library's first real concert, so there were some improvements to be made, but overall the night was fun. The music was very good and the audience appreciative.
The best thing about events here is how accessible performers can be. After the program I was in the back looking at CDs and Peter, who also happened to be back there greeting the audience, started talking to me in rather great length.
Needless to say, I left with a renewed desire to take greater advantage of my local library...and a CD.
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