We’ve had scattered showers twice in the last 18 hours. The forecasters weren’t optimistic, though, that the really big rainstorm would hit us. Then the radar showed this big ugly yellow band with a red front passing across San Antonio this morning and it’s now bearing down on us directly. It’s getting dark outside and hopefully we will receive our first significant rainfall in two months. Yes, that’s how long it’s been since we’ve had measurable rainfall. Whenever I write about this, I always think of Supertramp and their final single in their original lineup: “It’s Raining Again.” (By the way, the band is touring Canada this summer, starting at the end of May. I’d love to see them in concert again, but the US has never taken to them quite as well as other countries.)
Reading short stories for the contest I’m co-judging. Have to have my top five list (out of 39 stories) ready by the end of the weekend. Since I’m not going to be able to attend the meeting where the winner is selected, I’m writing notes to accompany my list when I send it in. I think I could get used to this gig. Anyone want to start a mystery magazine? Just kidding!
Ashley pulled off an immunity win on Survivor at the most opportune time. She changed the way the game will play out by doing so as I strongly suspect she would have gone instead of poor old Grant. However, by sending Grant to RI, Rob stacks the odds a little bit in his favor. The last thing he wants is to see Matt or Mike come back. Grant could conceivably win his way back, which wouldn’t be great news, but it wouldn’t be a catastrophe. I figure the best case scenario for Rob would be for Andrea to win, and she’s capable of it, I think. Depends on the nature of the contest. Poor Ralph. He was doing so well, but he fell apart at the puzzle stage after solving the maze so easily. I enjoyed watching the Ponderosa clips after he arrived. He’s like a big kid. Everything is wonderful. He’s never been on the ocean before and I think even the quarters at Ponderosa are nicer than any hotel he’s stayed in, based on his reaction. It’s nice to see such pure, unadulterated glee. And there has been zero drama at Ponderosa this year, unlike some other seasons. Everyone is getting along and enjoying the experience.
