Harry Potter Fans With No Life

Holy smokin' rain clouds - did we ever get poured on near the end of the rodeo!
Other than the rodeo committee and the contestants, I am the only idiot standing in the downpour, and yes, with my camera trying to get shots of the bull riders. Yes - I got drenched! But my camera didn't and that's what counts!

the lightning was pretty interesting too.

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Safe to assume you weren't out in the downpour when the lightening made its appearance. That said, hope you got some shots of the lightening (from a safe place) along with the rodeo.

We've had some of the smoke here, too. Hasn't been real hot here lately (only 70 - 80), which is weird. Usually hot, hazy, humid...we've only had 2 or 3 days in the 90's all summer so far. Been close but the humidity has had no problem making a constant appearance, tho.

Such dedication, Howler! How did you keep things dry, ant still get the shots?

lol - good ol' plastic bags.
but I didn't get any good shots of the riders ... got lots of shots of riders in rain tho.

the lightning was mainly negative (I think) none touched down where we were.
as much as I think lightning shots are awesome, I doubt I would be the one taking that shot ... I'm not fond of it. And yup, the last hour of the rodeo there was quite a bit of lightning. Some of the youngsters started squealing pretty loud after a few thunder snaps.

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Special Weather Statement
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
for southern Saskatchewan
updated by Environment Canada
at 2:14 p.M. CST Monday 4 August 2014.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch for:
=new= Swift Current - Herbert - Cabri - Kyle - Lucky Lake
=new= Leader - Gull Lake
City of Saskatoon
Martensville - Warman - Rosthern - Delisle - Wakaw
Outlook - Watrous - Hanley - Imperial - Dinsmore
Kindersley - Rosetown - Biggar - Wilkie - Macklin
The Battlefords - Unity - Maidstone - St. Walburg
Yorkton - Melville - Esterhazy
Kamsack - Canora - Preeceville
Humboldt - Wynyard - Wadena - Lanigan - Foam Lake
Shaunavon - Maple Creek - Val Marie - Cypress Hills.

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I think we had this warning yesterday & today. Hope the house is still standing when I get home.

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If I see your house blow by, I'll cast a net for it.

Appreciate it thanks

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and yet another severe thunderstorm watch for us ... good grief!

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Let's hope they pass you by. Though close enough to get a few shots would be nice.