Weather Geek

I've always been a weather geek. For Christmas a couple years ago Dale and Tammy bought me a weather book. I love it still. Whenever I have the chance I watch the Weather Channel for fun. When a snowstorm is on its way and I could sleep in because school is cancelled I am usually glued to the TV watching the status of the storm on my favorite channel. If there is ever a contest where anyone in my family has to guess my favorite they would know what it is, easily. So we are at the beach and when I woke up this morning I, of course, was checking in the on the weather when I saw a report by Jim Cantore on the Weather Channel (one of my favorite meterologists) from Cape Hatteras. I thought, "that's where we are right now." Steve mentioned he could see the surf kite that Mr. Cantore was flying on the report from the deck of our house. I was excited. Cal joined me in the walk down the beach. I took my camera and a piece of paper for an autograph. Although the kite could be seen from the deck it was still a hike. The sand here is on the course side and each time a step is taken you sink down to your ankles. It makes for slow progress but it is great physical therapy for my knees. Cal and I joined the crew and one other woman at the old site for the lighthouse, just on the beach. I introduced myself as a fan, got his autograph (the first time I've ever asked anyone for one) and he was graciously talked to me for a few minutes. A dream come true for a weather geek!
This picture shows the crew beginning to film promos. A few minutes later he flying the surf kite again. We watched the process for about 20 minutes.