We are visiting our home here in Florida for a few weeks. We haven't been here since before the pandemic. It's good to be back. The home has been for sale for almost a year. We have the price set well above the market value because we aren't in any hurry to sell, obviously.
Elsa went through here throughout the night on Tuesday into Wednesday. A lot of rain and wind and several thunderstorms, but zero damage. I awoke early, about three in the morning, and looked outside to see the palm trees bending. It sometimes surprises me how durable they are. I didn't see any flying objects like lawn chairs or umbrellas. We never stand near any windows during high winds because of this. Some people don't store their loose items lying about outside.
Today I am going plane spotting over at Tampa after I visit the United people inside the terminal to say hi. I was thinking back and I can only remember flying into TPA a handful of times. Summertime is the worse with the early evening thunderstorms always being a possibility. Much like Dallas. TPA did close on Tuesday at 5 p.m. and reopened Wednesday morning. Winds generally are the issue with takeoffs and landings. Crosswinds can cause pilots much concern. Even the most experienced pilots have encountered winds that have caused them issues. It's not unusual for a pilot to TOGA (Take Off Go Around) when attempting a landing during high winds. Planes do have wind limitations.