Be careful what you ask for is really appropriate these days. I was hoping for rain and within a week we received more than 14 inches. Since I live at sea level there aren’t a lot of places for the water to go, at least not quickly so everything is waterlogged.
That much rain is quite unusual here, although everyone seems to think that rain is prevalent on the Gulf of Mexico. But short of a hurricane or tropical depression, rainfall on South Padre is usually light because it is basically semi-arid here along the border.
We just call it the tropical tip of Texas because that sounds touristy and inviting. Hurricane Karl is the reason for this latest rain, and hopefully, he is the last to come close this year.
Now, I am hoping for cool weather and a peaceful end to hurricane season, but I’m not asking, just hoping!! Now, I’m more worried about the mosquitoes eating me up than the hurricane blowing me away. Cross your fingers and say a little prayer for those of us on the Gulf Coast.
And if you need a pet mosquito just let me know. I will send one provided I can find a big enough box. That’s all the buzz for today….