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Wind and rain and floods!

I just returned from Humboldt County, spending a few days with family and my special friend Jane (on her birthday!).  And of course doing a little shopping for new beads in Arcata.  Driving home in my new car, the rain and fog were a little overwhelming at times so it slowed me down.  That's a good thing.  This little car can really go!

At home today, the sun is out and the wind is really fierce, kicking up white caps on the flooded lake.  We had planned to drive the older car to Williams over Highway 20 to it's new home - - - but for the first time that I can remember, 20 is closed due to flooding!  As is the alternative route on Highway 16.  So we will have a kick back day today.  Heavy rains are in the forecast for tomorrow and Monday - enough already!


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  1. UnknownFebruary 18, 2017 at 11:58 AM

    Wow, guess I didn't realize how much rain you were getting. We saw the news about the Oroville dam. So your lake is full??? Yikes! Stay home this weekend & stay safe. xoxo kathy

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