I don't know if a dove just flew or blew past the deck. They say 40% chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, and winds 18-21 mph. I am going to get an anemometer one of these days, it would be interesting to know how fast the winds actually blow along here. Sometimes they are out of the north and east. Sometimes, from the west out of the mountains. I don't worry about trees or branches coming down because the winds are frequent enough, the trees know all about it. Any weakness has already been... Sign in to see full entry.