The high water persists, and the mercury is dropping. Starting Tuesday, it’s supposed to clear up and maybe we’ll get a week of dry weather. The way it’s been, I’m not holding my breath.
I went out on the creek on Friday at low tide, and the water was easily 24 centimeters higher than it should have been. Then we got another 2 centimeters of rain on Saturday, and I went back out today (Sunday) for a paddle at low tide, just to see what it looked like. It was similar to Friday; maybe even a little higher because of the recent rainfall. Everything is so saturated now, I’d expect the creek to stay high for several more days, at least.
I’m going to find some mud to play in before winter, even if I have to mix it myself. My biggest fear is that this year is a harbinger of things to come. I know I have had months of frustration in the past with catching a low tide, but this entire year has been very wet and the tides have been really unpredictable. I guess I should be happy that I finished my Making of a Mud Movie movie. It wasn’t easy to get the last couple shots I needed. There were days when I had 20 minutes to shoot before the rising tide covered the mud.
In case anyone is concerned, the storms didn’t really have much impact where I live. We got a lot of rain, but just enough to be a major inconvenience. We didn’t get the flooding that South Carolina got.
I’m going to find somewhere to get muddy while the weather is still mild. I’m really anxious to shoot something awesome, so stay tuned!
Hello Doug…
Until just recently you have had lots of rain and we have had a long, long bout of heat and, now, humidity added in. The most recent NOAA bulletin on a possible El Nino event for this winter was much, much more definite about it…in fact, it is definitely to occur…how strong is still indefinite, of course. If it does actually produce good rainstorms I’ll be going down to San Onofre for some mud wallow and adventures.
The clip previewing your documentary is really good and most interesting to hear you talk so candidly about how much fun it is. Thanks.
I hope you get some rain over there. I’d send you some of ours, if I could.
That clip wasn’t a preview of my documentary, it was the entire documentary in low resolution. I’m glad you liked it, although I’m a little concerned if you thought it was just a preview.
Hello Doug…
My mistake about the clip being a preview…I was simply not remember correctly from what I read in your posting announcing the documentary. Technically it was again consistent with the super good outcomes you achieve. As I said above, the commentary is really, really good.
The hot, humid weather continues…with the added twist that there might be a 20% chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms around and about the area. Not holding my breath! Cheers.
Thanks, for your kind words, and sorry about the confusion.
I’m afraid we have a 20% chance of rain (or higher) every day here, in the summer. That doesn’t sound terribly encouraging. I’ve probably got a 20% chance of a low tide before November. 🙁
Sigh. I guess we have to take what we get and make the best of it. I’m probably going to do something in the back yard while the sun is shining and it’s still pretty warm.
Hello again…
Haven’t heard to talk much about the clay pit in your backyard…probably because you were focused a lot on the documentary and having fun in the swamp as much as possible. Do you still have the clay pit? I do remember yo filming a clip or two with a fellow to joined your for some clay and swamp adventures. I think you and he did a bit of wrestling in the clay pit…it was very short, but oh, so suggestive of what you two might have done. Look forward to see what ideas you’ve got for the back yard.
Cheers
Hi Doug. Well looks like our mudding season will be ending soon if this cold spell keeps up. Was 34 deg this morning here in Ocean Isle Beach. I now my sinking spot out back has cooled down and these cool rains showers are not helping it none. Well keep up the great work Doug. One of these days I would love to drop up and see what that clay pit is like. Leave here in the morning of a sunny day and head back home afterwards. So not to burden you with your work.
John