Singing in the rain….
This is my last week to soak up San Francisco. Ironically while I am in a state known for natural disasters such as earthquakes, mudslides, wildfires and tsunamis the world seems to be faring much worse in NW Arkansas.
A torrent of rain and thunderstorms has hovered over the area causing floods, chaos and mild anarchy – not necessarily in that order. Here’s a rundown of what’s happened over the last 24 hours:
- The entrance to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is closed. I guess you can leave but you can’t come inside. Sort of like the Hotel California in reverse.
- The University of Arkansas cancelled afternoon classes and activities at 3 p.m. due to flooding around campus. Does anyone really go to class after 3 p.m. anyway? Take it from someone who knows. You will never, ever have as much free time to waste as you do as an undergraduate. Drink up, buttercup.
- Township is one of several streets closed in Fayetteville. As residents of this street it also means we have standing water on our patio that is coming in through the back door. Fortunately, the cats are dry and the man made it back home. I’m certain he will get acquainted with the shop-vac and carpet shampooer before I even leave the West Coast.
- Bella Vista is really worried about the damage to its golf courses. Priorities, people. Got to have priorities.
- A county judge declared Benton County a disaster area. Personally, I think this is completely unrelated to the flooding.
- Shelters are opening in the area for those whose homes have been flooded. Anyone willing to shampoo carpets can stay at my place.
- War Eagle Mill is flooded and its phone line has washed out. Galoshes are predicted to be the hottest selling item at next week’s craft fair.
If I were home, I would follow the official advisory and stay home – in my NASCAR pajamas.
Act II….locusts.
