Tuesday May 28th 2024

The weather forecast for today didn’t have a high expectation of rain, but it came. Rain is the norm rather than the exception during warm weather in Florida. At midday, as I was getting ready to leave my RV home for some errands, a big black cloud appeared on the south western horizon. I didn’t want to drive in a downpour so I delayed my departure. The big black cloud went by to the south putting on an interesting lightening show with some good rumbles thrown in. We barely got enough rain in this area to wet the ground.

The rain delay allowed me time to prepare and eat lunch. I wasn’t in any real hurry to get to the errands I had allowed the weather to put on hold. About the time I decided to get back in the game, another rain storm surprised me. There were no huge black clouds with this one just lots of rain. For about half an hour a steady beat of rain fell on the roof followed by another hour of occasional spurts of precipitation. I got the message and decided to stay at home today. The errands can wait for Wednesday.

I was saved from doing another of today’s chores by maintenance. The laundry facility at the resort was closed for maintenance today. The resort staff sends out text messages keeping everyone informed about such issues. When I walked by towards evening, after the sun returned, the area was deserted. There were no maintenance people or users in the area, but the all clear text message hasn’t arrived yet.

Elsewhere in the park more of the weekend residents departed this morning. The tent trailer with the additional awnings for sun protection departed this morning. I wonder if it will be back again before I leave. Other RVs here and there around the park also departed this morning. There still seems to be more RVs here than there were a week plus ago. I attribute the increase to the fact that school is out for the summer.