Flattened windmill

     On May 12, the wind that struck eastern South Dakota was termed a derecho, sometimes called an inland hurricane. It spawned some tornadoes and a straight line wind was clocked at 115mph. It brought the darkest cloud I’ve ever seen. It also blew down a windmill on my land. Walking by the flattened windmill on my hunt today I intended to take a picture of it. However, it is so covered with trees that came down with it there was no real photo opp. The windmill was unused so it’s not a big loss. Fortunately the deciduous trees were not leafed out when the wind struck sparing them much of the damage. Coniferous trees suffered more damage. A barn near town was destroyed killing the horse inside. Crops were spared because the wind came early in the season.

   Another day and another walk in the field, much to Kaia’s delight. It’s certainly Indian Summer with the current temperature 69.

Takk for alt,

Al

                             Joanne's tractor.