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WE HAD TORRENTS OF RAIN last night. I woke several times to the sound of it roaring to the ground. Still, I was surprised to drive down the hill, long hours after the rain had ended and the sun had come out, and find that the creek had flooded its banks. The water was a foot high on the upper side of the road, necessitating a one-by-one careful navigation for the few waiting cars. I was happy it was passable, at any rate, and knew that the water could still be on the rise. Two hours later, however, on my return trip, the water had receded and opened up one lane.


I suppose I'll pass this way again tomorrow, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.


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