The Problem with Weather

FINALLY! We got SOME kind of rain/wind! You know, wind is fine on its own, but RAIN is the spice of life (at least it is right now). I swear, when I was walking to my car yesterday and happened to hear the rumble of faraway thunder, I pretty much creamed my pants. So excited was I, that I went home to take a nap.

When I woke up, I realized that the electricity was off. I noticed this because my alarm had been set to wake me at 6:30, and it was now 7, and I had rehearsal literally that minute. I got up, rushed around to put some pants on (i like to nap, but not in work clothes), then head for the door, as my dear mother is freaking out.

"Chris I dont want you goin out! The streetlights arent working!"
"The car has headlights JUST for that purpose, Mother."
"But how will they have rehearsal if the power is out?"
"Mom, we live in a small town, but it isn't Mayberry. Do you think the WHOLE TOWN's power is out?"
"YES!"

As we got to the garage, we stood there arguing, until I finally shut the door.

"Mom, that's it! I HAVE to go! I have to go!"
(I press the garage door opener)
"....I cant go!"

So I didnt get to rehearsal last night until about 8. As the stage manager, I felt kinda stupid. But, at least I had to deal with Mom's panicking. I went out to smoke, and came back in to hear the car running in the garage. I ran out, and sure enough, there was Mom, sitting listening to the radio with the car running and the garage door closed.

"TURN IT OFF! ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL YOURSELF!?"
"(turning car off) what do you mean?"
"You cant have the car running with the garage door closed!"
"Why?"
"YOULL DIE, WOMAN."
"Not with the car door open!"

Keep in mind, you dont need to turn the car on completely to run the radio.

But hey, all that aside, I got to wear my cool black jacket this morning. Bring on fall!