Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Reading the Signals

When I awoke at three fifteen this morning to a calm and partly clouded sky I had the thought to get up and walk to Colfax. Then my shoulder began to throb and my wrist popped and snapped when I flexed my hand. From the day I rolled over the edge of the Red River Valley whether I was walking West, South, or East the wind has blown in such a way that I have had to push against the world with the same arm, the same hand, the same shoulder. If I had started out in the dark I may have arrived in Colfax and dodged the thirty to fifty mile per hour winds due to blow in from the northwest. I went back to sleep. This morning I got my boots and clothes on and stepped out of the van. Just then it began to rain so I got back in. After awhile I thought I'd give it a try again, then a gust of wind blew the world around to the side of the van. It had been tied to the rear of the van and had not moved all night. I have no illusion that I will make my way down thru the Dakotas without the challenge of wind. If I can keep healthy I'll make it. Conditioning my muscles and letting them rest. Now the mist is rolling in the window while the owl calls from the tree a few feet away. I can take a hint...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

The Dakotas are the windest states because they are so flat. I was wondering how you would fair when the weather changes.

Good Luck

Anonymous said...

Well as you probably have noticed, the wind has died down to nothing but its 3 in the afternoon. All the signs earlier were a hint telling you a break was needed just a person's luck. At least you got some laundry done and a bite to eat. Thanks for the visit its been nice to help you out on your venture. Hope tomorrow will be a nicer day and less wind in the AM hours. Rose :)