USO Canteen FReeper Style~Ancient Egyptian Military:Weapons,Chariot,Warships~July 15, 2003

Militaryhistory.com ~ at the Internet | July 15, 2003 | LaDivaLoca

[LadyHawk]

It's a fluke! LOL!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

That is disgusting! If I still lived there I would have been making a lot of noise about such disrespect. I hope they sue them good and collect a bunch.

[HiJinx]

Okay, since KathyInAlaska is still suffering her heat wave, and hasn't had any rain in who knows how long, and since Fawnn just doesn't have enough sponges for the KC10 Extender, and since Arizona is now -- FINALLY -- starting to get some rain from the annual monsoon, and since...wade-a-minnit...right, on with the post!

This time of year, from early July until mid September, is when the desert southwest gets the bulk of what little rain falls each year. The season is known as 'The Monsoons,' although that isn't technically correct to a meteorologist. What really happens is that a High pressure cell parks itself over the four corners, where AZ, CO, NM, and UT come together. This pulls moisture in from the Gulfs of Mexico and California. The increased heat causes air to rise from the desert floors more rapidly and to much higher altitudes than normal. The result of this convection current is huge thunderheads that produce powerful storms.

This series of pictures comes from a storm-chasing photographer with a degree in meteorology. In his own words, "This website was originally created for the purpose of sharing weather photographs. It has branched out into the arena of landscapes since my relocation to an area that is basically devoid of weather. Photos are added to these galleries on a regular basis, so check back often for the latest updates.

This cell moved across the west side of Tucson on Wednesday night (Sept. 4, 2002). It was the best photo op of the whole trip.

Images such as what I've (HJ) brought to you in this photoset reflect quite accurately our evening views this time of year. On the way home from work yesterday afternoon, the entire SE sky was a dark grey curtain of cloud slashed apart by tremendous bolts and sheets of lightning. It is at once an awesome and fearful display of the power of nature. It is also a promise of the continuation of life in a harsh environment.

[LadyHawk]

A movie line: I'll be back!

I've some things to do. Be good! Have fun!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Y'all will be the FIRST TO KNOW when I get rain!! Keep dancing please, even if you do have sore feet. I even have Calvin and Hobbes helping out!

[HiJinx]

(Peering over E.G.C.'s shoulder...) No, there's no rest for the wicked...or us!!!

Have a good day at work, it that's possible.

[wolficatZ]

Super pics; bring on the monsoon, as long as I'm not driving in it.

[HiJinx]

Get in line, SH, Ms. Feather has about 60,000 FReepers waiting for her first book!

[tomkow6]

Hi

[tomkow6]

150!

[E.G.C.]

We just finished putting the new floor in the bathroom. Everything is back to normal.:-D

[HiJinx]

Oh, man, I hear ya!

When Mrs. HJ learned to drive, her dad pulled over in Heber and said "Here, dear, you drive." She's 16, they're southbound. I'm betting you know what happened next.

Yep, they were on Highway 260 and she drove over the rim, dropping 1500' in just a few miles through one heckuva thunderstorm.

I'd trust her driving anywhere!

[Soaring Feather]

WOW WOW, Jinx, this is impressive! AWESOME.

Usually we have rip roaring thunder storms, however, not the case this year. The weather here is really great this year, usually we have two seasons, Winter and August.

[HiJinx]

...two seasons, Winter and August.

See, that's why I can't do the Northeast. I don't do cold real well anymore, not after spending the last 15 years in the desert!

Since I forgot the weather bug on the monsoon post, here 'tis:

(Davis-Monthan is the Air Force Base in Tucson, home of the boneyard...where old planes are sent for storage)

Tucson's forecast for the next month and a half:
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Highs 100 to 102.

[SouthernHawk]

Congratulations! I know that's a lot more work then it sounds like it would be.

[SouthernHawk]

With storms like that, it's a good day for an inside job!

[darkwing104]

I can't thank y'all enough for the king words and thoughts y'all have for the folks that serve this wonderful country. When I do finally retire I will mention FReepers.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The new guy sighed and said, "Darling. My name is John Darling."
"Okay, John, the next thing I want to tell you is..."

Too funny. Off to email.

[SouthernHawk]

Thanks, for your kind words. We know that you folks are the GREATEST!

(P.S. When you retire, you'll have more time to spend in the Canteen!!!!!) LOL!

[Soaring Feather]

I do far better in the cold, it's the muggy heat I don't do well in. It's the Viking in me!! LOL