2017.06.11-Turtle Lake, WI

2017.06.11-Turtle Lake, WI

We woke up to a cloudy day with predictions for rain later in the day.  Jerry checked the radar, but didn’t really see much.  We decided to go to breakfast before the rain; yes, back to the greasy spoon with the cinnamon buns.  While checking out Jerry overheard some folks talking about a serious storm headed this way.  Leaving the restaurant, the sky was getting darker and just as we pulled into the RV park we heard the storm sirens going off.  I had never heard this very loud noise before.  Jerry said it was a storm/tornado warning.  The sky was getting darker yet and some serious winds were picking up.  I went inside the coach to get Lady Di.  Jerry got her carrier from the basement bay.  I grabbed my tablet and charging cords and stuffed them all into a big purse.  Jerry and I then both had to stuff Lady Di into her carrier, she knew something was up.  Did I mention she HATES her carrier?  Anyway, off we went to the building behind us which normally is the bath house and swimming pool area, but when needed a welcomed storm shelter.

A few campers with their pets and kids gathered outside the building to watch the storm approach which by now was intensifying.  As the rain and wind got harder and stronger we went inside.  The cat people in the Ladies room and the dog folks in the Mens room; this was due to one lady’s “intense cat allergies.”  Not a problem; glad to accommodate.  We only had 4 folks on our side, along with two cats and two dogs, the other side was full.  This was a photo of the western skies just before we headed inside.  We were actually concerned that it showed some storm rotation, not a good sign!

It rained hard for awhile and there was lightning.  Not my favorite thing, but what can you do.  Just take lots of deep breaths.  Fortunately, after a few minutes the storm passed over us.  We are now back in the coach.  Lady Di is in her dashboard bed happy as ever, as if nothing happened.