Just what we need…more rain.

Spring’s been a bit vicious here the past few years. In ’07, we had a serious drought that let to some awful wildfires in southern Georgia, and then a tornado in Tallahassee. Last year was relatively calm, but the pollen was outrageous–a thick yellow cloud that settled like lunar dust over every surface, turning my white car a sickly mustard color.

This year, it’s rain. Lots and lots of rain.

Here’s I-10 headed over the Suwanee River in Florida last weekend. Normally this bridge passes over the river fairly high up, leading to a nice view of the valley and riverside landings. My dad said the water was only about 10 feet under the bridge, that it looked “spooky”.

The Ochlockonee River to the north and west of Tallahassee has also been swollen out of its riverbed. I passed over it last week and was shocked, even after seeing the news reports of people flooded out of their homes. I wanted to get a photo, but there was nowhere safe to park.

This weather needs to chill out and become summer already. There’s supposed to be at least one or two months of peace before hurricane season begins…

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