Image by NASA Goddard Photo and Video via FlickrSo, yeah, we're all a little skittish after the tornado outbreak. In my case, a tornado devastated a little subdivision about a half a mile from my house, then either veered away or passed right overhead. It was close enough that I heard the train sound you're supposed to hear when a tornado comes. So, yeah, that was still pretty fresh in my mind.After two torrid days that would have seemed much more normal for July, Friday was cooler and rainy. The forecast called for scattered thundershowers, but it was mostly just some patches of rain. Maybe a few rumbles of thunder way off in the distance.
And there I was working at my brand-new computer. Had just bought it the day before. Had spent a good chunk of my worldly fortune on it.
I don't know where the lightning struck, but it must have been a truly impressive sight. I just caught a flash of it outside my bedroom window. One Mississippi, two Mississippi. Hmm. Must still be way off in the distance.
Suddenly, BOOM!
It was like standing next to a big cannon when someone suddenly decides to shoot it off without any warning. No, strike that (pun intended.) It was like the heavens suddenly split apart. I guess, in a way, that's what happened.
I 'bout fell out of my chair. My first thought was about the well-being of my new investment. Computer innards don't react too well with lightning. But the lights didn't even flicker.
I debated for a bit about shutting the computer down. It probably wasn't the wisest choice, but I kept it on and kept working. I was right in the middle of one of the dozens of tasks you have to do before you can start to enjoy a new computer. It worked out all right though. I didn't hear much of anything else out of the storm except for the long, low rumble as the heavens stitched itself back together again.
Hope your Friday was not as eventful.
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