Another "Once in 100 years" flash flood

 And so, a new week begins.  Our outside temp is 75 (F) which is warm for so early in the morning (0719).  Our forecast high for today is 90, we shall probably go a bit higher until the thunderstorms pass through late this afternoon and evening.  When I left work yesterday at 6 M the temp outside was 92 (F), and that was warm.  After today's and tomorrow's storms our afternoon high should be hovering in the mid 80s (F).

And I did work yesterday.  A full shift.  Well, almost a full shift.  I was supposed to start work at 10:30 and left the house around 10:25.  Honestly, I had no real desire to go sit at the flooring desk.  There isn't a doubt in my mind that this is because of all the shit happening in the country. I am preparing myself for it to get worse before it gets better.

I went outside this morning wearing my shorts and gnats swarmed my legs.  For some reason they're bad here, possible because I'm so close to the river.  When my neighbor Eileen still lived next door, she always wore sweat pants and a thin long sleeve shirt outside to do lawn work.  I may have to go to Community Aid and pick up some cheap old shirts.   

The 2nd, and probably last season of Sandman started on July 2 (there's been a problem with Neil Gaiman).  Instead of watching any of the episodes when I got home from work last evening, I died a number of times playing Oblivion.  This one of the things about gaming, you are always forced to learn from your mistakes otherwise you will never stop dying.

And this bit about Nebraska is fairly true, though back in June Pellen said he saw the budget as a challenge, it may be more challenging than he thought.

One of Nebraska's state senators had said that the budget was only "sleight of hand," to make it appear balanced when in actuality it was not.  Keep in mind that Nebraska is a Republican red state and even in the depths of fiscal crisis will never admit to have making a mistake.

II see that the Orange Anus' tariff deadline has been extended to August 1.  This is because no country, except for Vietnam, has responded.  I guess there may be frameworks, or possible the concept of frameworks for trade deals, but as of yesterday nothing had been carved in stone.  Bessent, the idiot, said yesterday on State of the Union that "no countries got back to us."  Someone should tell Orangie that if he's trying to work a trade deal and his demands are being ignored, than he's not the great deal maker he's been claiming to have been for years.

A final note on the flooding in Texas.  It is true that the NWS was understaffed by a number of positions, though they did send out warnings.  One of the problems is that when I get a ping on my phone in the middle of the night telling there is a flash flood warning I sleep through it, and these floods happened during the early morning hours.  What no one seems to be talking about is that in September 2024 we had what they call a "100 year," flash flood in North Carolina that killed 107, and now, 9 months later and half way across the country, we have a 2nd "once in 100 years," flash flood.  So, how long will it be before we have a 3rd "once in 100 years," flash flood.

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 Today is supposed to be a real stinker.  If the guys predicting the weather are correct, our temps should top off at 99 (F).  That's toasty.  Keep in mind, Pennsylvania is one of the Middle Atlantic states, so we're a little over halfway up the eastern seaboard.  I'm sure those states south of us are toastier.

I got a lot done yesterday, including a 10 mile ride along the Han river in South Korea.  I found it boring, so I'll not ride there again.  Three loads of laundry were washed and hung out to dry.  Today is sheet day, and they, too, are now out drying.  The high heat will evaporate the water fast.

One thing I don't like about this time of year is the gnats.  I don't know if it's because I'm so close to the river or what, but they are always worse towards the end of summer.  And me?  I'm a gnat buffet.  Interestingly enough, not at the park, even when I walk the nature trail.  Anyway, I wear a pair of sweatpants when I'm either hanging up laundry or doing yard work to keep my legs from getting chewed to pieces.

And, this might come as a surprise, but I'm thinking of dismantling my treadmill and getting rid of it.  Of course, I've thought of doing this before and didn't.  We shall have to wait and see.

Of course, there is this:

And yes, I have begun gathering things together to start packing.

And Orangie the angry anus was once again indicted yesterday for his coup attempt on January 6.  And he's fuming (there, didn't I put it nicely?).  In fact, for those who are old enough to remember, the entire GOP is squealing like Mr. Bill, "no, no, no, no!"  Jack Smith's review of Justice Eileen Cannon's opinions was scathing, saying things like she "failed to grasp the simply grammar," and "had a total disregard for history."  But then, she is a Trump loyalist.  He didn't call her a traitor to Democracy, but that underlying message was quite obvious.

Perhaps the biggest surprise yesterday was that there will be a debate.  Rats!  I'll in Greece if it happens.  There will be no open mics.  This is going to be a big problem for Orangie's campaign.  Harris is going to call him on every he says.  Hopefully, America will get the chance to hear her say, "Well, that's a lie," or possibly, "Well, that was one long rambling word salad."  It will, if Orangie shows up, give him what he loves so much, great numbers.  Millions will probably tune in hoping to see him storm off stage.  This is why I think that at the last possible moment he will develop laryngitis.