Probable disaster in Armada
Hi.
Well, I got home this evening to a nasty thunderstorm. The high winds, rain
and hail kept me in my pickup out in the driveway for 10 minutes or more.
As I sat there, I watched the truck's hood get pock-marked by the hail.
From the porches, I can see that everything that was in the back yard is
now in the front yard. The neighbor's trampoline is resting on some pine
trees between our houses. We have sustained major tree damage, with large
limbs down. It looks like the barn lost some shingles.
From the back porch, the patch looks flat. I can't go outside yet, as
there is still lightning all around. But, if the hail and wind hit the
patch like it hit the driveway, my patch is a goner.
Funny thing, the first warning of the storm was just flashed on the TV.
It's about 20 minutes late.
So, how late can I restart my patch and how big can I expect the pumpkins
to grow? I think the Michigan record is safe (from me, anyway) for another
year.
Paul Thompson
Armada, Michigan
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