It started as a few rain drops when I arrived in Waukekee. About 15,000 were at a large outdoor beer and music venue when the rain started to pick up. The best band was just setting up - the Nadas - when it started to rain a little harder. Since I had a half mile walk back to the tent, i decided to head back. Good Thing !
If you have ever heard Tampa/Zephyrhills called the Lightning capital of the US, that is bunk . The lightning and intensity of rain that started about 10 and went almost all night was incredible. Loud speakers announced approaching storm fronts and suggested evacuating to the high school buildings where we were camping. I hung in with the tent.
Rain probably totalled about 5 inches. Wind gusts of over 40 mph. My tent leaked at rapid rates. It is a dome tent, but it leaned about 30 degrees. It seemed to never quit. I finally just fell asleep in my wet sleeping bag. The thunder and lightning seemed just feet away. Incredible.
As intense as it all was, the Iowan riders actually got up and were on the road earlier than normal. About 6 AM.
Am in Granger now at the Assumption Church. 30 computers and all internet connected. Getting closer to heaven.
I hope to post again tonight, but if not, it will be due to drying out gear and to the planned speech by Lance later today.
See you soon.
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