#idalia

[scruffyspeaks]

[moonlight-dreams912]

[kyriat-stories]

Noor is a busy grandma with 16 grandchildren, and she tries to help out where she is needed the most. At the moment it's in her son Phaidros' household, where they have a newborn son, in addition to the three girls they had from before.

There is always something to do at home as well. For little Timόtheos his grandmother is the favorite go to for comfort and hugs.

Noor and Eira still enjoys going to the Agorá to meet up. Their respective homes are always filled up by children, daughter-in-laws and family problems, so this is the place where they can discuss more freely.

Well, not too freely, because the Agorá is full of all kinds of people. Some with bigger ears than others.

This could, of course, be turned to one's advantage: it is the best way to spread juicy gossip should you want to.

There is always a lot to talk about. Marriages and funerals. Fights and romances. And politics of course. Although, this is a peaceful time in Manthos. No wars, no scandals, no threats from neither inside nor outside.

Even at the palace there seemes to be harmony. The young king, Radhamanthos II, is still learning, and doesn't express his own opinions and purposes to any particular extent. Manthos is in practice ruled by the king's mother, Queen Euthalia, and she is doing a good job in the opinion of most people.

The Manthos River flowed quietly and peacefully past the marketplace and the town this evening, and little did people know about the drama that was unfolding not far away, and which would soon turn everyone's lives upside down.

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[appalachianbacchus]

Friday morning was hopeful of good weather. The band of Idalia had already broken and the sky was clear. Our neighborhood was still flooded, but the area was set up with preparations for this. As we watched the sunrise from the deck, we prepared for a day of good weather. That no swimming order was still in place because the waves were still aggressive.

The storm had passed but it left strong wind for a good kite day.

On Friday night, @lizadomuch and I went back to the beach with some of our family members to spotlight some ghost crabs.

Saturday morning held a beautiful sunrise to prepare us for our last full day before we went home the next day. The sunlight reflected on the still flooded neighborhood and gave rich colors in the reflections. These filled ponds harbored a small flock of Canada Geese.

[osric-giroux-ffxiv]

DWC - August 2025 - Day 2 - Layer

Some things one just…adapted to.

Osric was used to getting himself prepared to head out into the Coerthan Highlands. His clothes were designed to help him cope with the cold and he'd adapted to being back in the frigid weather.

Not that he spent more time out in the more bitter days than he absolutely had to — but training had to be done, and supplies had to be gathered. Some things couldn't be ignored.

He could manage being a little cold — things were different when the twins were visiting.

Even though he made sure the house was well stocked so they wouldn't have to leave outside often (and they were young enough that outside of short trips just outside the house they were content with that) there was still the occasional trip that had to be made…and when there was one, well…

Osric tilted his head, eyeing the ball of clothing that was his daughter. In all honesty, he knew it was an appropriate number of layers to keep the little girl safe from the elements, though the way she blinked up at him from under the cap that covered her head it took everything in him to keep from laughing. Her brother next to her was not as kind, giggling and babbling — covered in the exact same number of layers as she was.

"Alright you two, let's go before something ha—"

He hadn't even finished the thought, much less the sentence when Tyr wandered over, sniffing the twins tentatively and wrinkled his nose before trotting off, eager to be away from the pair. Something smelled off, and Osric could venture a guess as to what that might be.

Slowly, with a tired sigh, Osric turned back towards Evran and Idalia, both now grinning and giggling.

"…I guess we're not leaving any time soon, are we?"

Some things…one just had to adapt to.

@daily-writing-challenge

[geeky-politics-46]

We are still 36 hours out & he is already losing his voice.

This is definitely not the worst storm I've seen & for most Floridians, this isn't our first rodeo by any means, but wow, people are freaking out over this one. Yes, the rapid intensification is bad, but it has been really since Irma. It's not like we didn't know that the waters in the Gulf are like 90 Fahrenheit. This is an effect of climate change.

Prepare accordingly & follow the old adage: you hide from the wind, run from the water. If you are in a flood zone, evacuate now. The rest of you not in storm surge or flooding areas, just calm down & ride it out. If you are on the eastern side of the track (myself included), don't be shocked if there are some tornadoes or tornado warnings.

Be like me & just watch Twister during the hurricane! Also, make sure your extra battery packs are charged. Look for recipes now for Hurricanes just in case you lose wifi.

Also, for the non-Floridians, there will be people out doing stupid stuff. It's Florida. You shouldn't be surprised by this.

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