Flashbacks of Texas

There's a saying that we Texans (and I'm sure many other states) like to use a lot: If you don't like the weather, just wait 10 minutes. I'm not really sure if they say that here in Maine, but they could have on Wednesday. As a little background, I've joined the company softball league - first to fill the quota of at least four females per team, but two games in and already I love it. Our first game was on Wednesday and I was able to make use of that Texas expression by the 2nd inning.

The games started off partly cloudy with spurts of wind here and there making for a nice breeze. Then the wind pick up even more and there were plenty of dark clouds in the distance threatening an oncoming downpour. As our team struggled to get a base hit, the clouds moved in faster and the wind picked up even more. It was coming from the northwest, which means that it was some brisk Canadian air. Before I knew it the sky was completely overcast and the temperature had dropped at least 15-20 degrees. Spike and I commented that it was one of the countless things that we miss about Texas.

By the way, the first game was ended by the umpire in the 5th inning since the other team was up by 10 runs - the mercy rule. Last night's game was along the same lines, but at least we made it to the end of the game. We were happy just to play, but to win would be even better!