The wind picked up. Far off in the distance, dark, ominous clouds were quickly moving toward us. We hurried to gather our things off the beach and make it to the car before the first, large splats of rain were felt. A quick flash outlined us against the black sky…a sharp crack sent us running.
Google Images: mmorganphotography.us
Flash Fiction 55 Friday hosted by G-Man: http://g-man-mrknowitall.blogspot.com/
Margaret
/ February 9, 2012ha. I so hate lightening. running and screaming is more like it! :)
Bodhirose
/ February 10, 2012It’s not so much the lightning as the sometimes deafening thunder that booms right over your house…that’s when an involuntary yelp comes out of me. :)
brian miller
/ February 9, 2012nice image of the shadows caught in the lightning…sounds like you are about to get a good blow…
Bodhirose
/ February 10, 2012It’s supposed to rain tomorrow…we’ll see how much blowing happens. Florida is close to being the lightning capital of the world…I’ve seen more than my fair share.
Talon
/ February 9, 2012I’d probably beat you to the car – I’m terrified of lightning. :) Fabulous 55!
Bodhirose
/ February 10, 2012Yeah, you might just beat me to the car…or it might be a tie! You don’t want to be on an open beach with lightning bolts zinging around! Thanks, Talon.
dragonkatet
/ February 10, 2012I love to watch thunderstorms (from where it’s warm and dry, of course). ;) Good description for that one word title!
Bodhirose
/ February 10, 2012I like thunderstorms too…from safe inside. We get some fierce ones here!
Jinksy
/ February 10, 2012That would make me run for cover, too…
Bodhirose
/ February 10, 2012Of course it would! :)
Lorna's Voice
/ February 10, 2012Reminds me of a time when my sisters and I had a stand off with a major storm. We were drenched but determined to stand outside and ride it out. Then one huge crack of thunder that shook our insides sent up scrambling inside for cover. We screamed and everything. It was thrilling! :)
Bodhirose
/ February 10, 2012Nice story, Lorna–thrilling is right. I’ve screamed out loud before too…you sometimes just can’t help it! :)
naramalone
/ February 10, 2012Run is certainly what I’d do. You captured the drama and excitement of the incoming storm.
Bodhirose
/ February 10, 2012I’m glad I caught the energy in trying to outrun a storm…thanks.
G-Man
/ February 10, 2012Don’t go hiding under a tree now
Loved your 55 My Friend
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
Bodhirose
/ February 10, 2012Oh, no…no hiding under trees with lightning bolts! It was another fun time with you G-Man–thanks! Enjoy your weekend too.
Taylor
/ February 10, 2012This is fascinating,
love your new blog template, it feels quite different.
thanks for the treat in 55 words.
Bodhirose
/ February 10, 2012So glad you liked this, Taylor…thanks.
Yeah, it had been a bit darker theme for me over here but I decided to brighten things up a bit…I’m not that serious of a girl! :)
ManicDdaily
/ February 10, 2012Great description of those moments! K.
Bodhirose
/ February 11, 2012Thanks so much..
Doctor FTSE
/ February 11, 2012Your 55 sounds like the start of something really good.
Bodhirose
/ February 13, 2012Yeah, I guess it could be the start…rather than the finish. Thanks!
Renee Espriu
/ February 11, 2012I don’t mind some storms but ‘wind’ and storms are a bit much.
Bodhirose
/ February 13, 2012Hi Renee…hope all is well.
Yes, sometimes the wind is very fierce with the storms that come through…it does make a big difference.
Sharmishtha
/ February 12, 2012well captured gayle. just loved it. i love storms, the more thunder lightning wind the better for me.
i have a small gift for you :)
will be glad if you accept it.
http://etherealheights.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/amazing-blog-bodhirose/
Bodhirose
/ February 13, 2012I don’t usually mind storms but sometimes the high winds and thunder and lightning can be a bit intimidating.
Well, let me see what you have for me…what a surprise. I wasn’t on my blog yesterday, so apologize for seeing this a day late.
Anonymous
/ February 12, 2012Oh, fun. Definately feels like a day at the beach brought to a quick end. Love it!
Thanks, Gayle, for visiting the sites while I was on haitus. Been missing reading you.
Jamie
Bodhirose
/ February 13, 2012Many of our summer days at the beach or lake can end just like this. Those afternoon thunderstorms send you running.
So happy to see your visits today, Jamie. I’ve missed your presence and welcome your visits whenever you’re able.
Hugs…
Steve Isaak
/ February 13, 2012Good scene setting in this. :^)
Bodhirose
/ February 15, 2012Well thanks so much, Steve.
Inside the Mind of Isadora
/ February 15, 2012hahaha …. yes, Florida is the lightening capital of the world. We have a
coffee table in our living room, created by an artist, that has lightening
bolts for legs. So funny …!!! This is a great little stories. I enjoyed the images
it created. Very good read, Gayle.
Hugs,
Izzy
Bodhirose
/ February 15, 2012When my Dad was alive he got into photography and loved to run off to nearby lakes to capture lightning bolts over the water when a storm came through…it’s a miracle he didn’t get zapped. I have one of his great shots hanging in my living room…a brilliant flash of light on the water. :)
I’ll bet that table is really cool, Izzy…and yes, fun! Thanks! xoxo