July 18
There was a bit of bad weather here last night, and it was scary! We usually roll up the awning when we know it is going to be windy, but yesterday we forgot to even check the weather report; and a little while after we went to bed, it started to rain and the wind started to blow, and the trailer began to shake to the point where I thought we were going to flip right over!
So Thorin and I went out in the rain to roll up the awning; but a gust caught it, and because I am quite a bit lighter than Thorin (and I have a really good grip) it lifted me right off my feet! Of course, we hollered for the older boys' help! With Fíli and Kíli doing their part, I managed to get back on the ground safely, and the awning got rolled up – and Thorin and I agreed that we need to keep a closer eye on the weather reports so that we can be sure to take care of it earlier next time!
But in our fussing and fretting over the awning, we accidentally left the ceiling vent open above the shower (which we usually leave open to air it out back there). And since Hershey sleeps in the stall, she got all wet! She didn't bark or whine, though, so maybe the wetness felt nice in the heat. Anyway, we dried her off and gave her a nice clean blanket to snuggle up in, and she was just fine. The cat, on the other hand, just hid in Fíli's bed until the storm passed.
And, well, Thorin and I woke up to the smell of coffee this morning; and though we'd thought at first that the boys had made a pot, it turned out that Frodo had gotten into the coffee can and was sitting on his bed surrounded by the grounds! So we went to the store to pick up some more coffee and other food-stuffs, and I saw that they had these noodles with Sriracha in them. Well, I'd never had them, and I like spicy things, so I thought to give them a try – and, goodness! I've fallen in love with them! I really hope I can find them in a store back home.
Oh! And speaking of Hershey again, she was adorable yesterday! There are a lot of geese at this campground, and we took her for a walk (she seems to be enjoying getting out and about), and she started chasing them! Well, she was waddling after them; but it is a start, and I think she'll be in good shape soon. And it was really funny to see Frodo being pulled along, trying to get Hershey to stop chasing the poor geese!