We are seeing the remnants of Chantal. Last night I watched an incredible lightening show for quite a while. We did have about a 15 minute shower yesterday evening but no more rain until about 5 this morning when we got a good thunderstorm bringing winds and heavy rain.

That has subsided now, however, the skies are overcast and it looks like more rain is coming our way in just a few minutes.

Ah, we haven't had this much rain in a very very long time. It feels great and you can see the vegetation turning green. Of course, we don't want too much, but for now we are very grateful for what we are getting.

Chantal...there's a beautiful name for a tropical storm to welcome a baby girl into the calm & greenery that follows...Derivation: of Old French origin, and the meaning of Chantal is "stone". From "cantal".
It was originally given in honour of Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal (17th-century), a woman of great piety who adopted a strict religious life and founded an order of nuns, the Vistandines, devoted at first to charity and later to teaching and devotion to Jesus. The name has come to be associated with French "chant" meaning "song".
(From Think Baby Names site)

As long as CHANTAL doesn't sing a sad song I feel alright for you Treasure Beach !! Sent from a french woman.
Thank you so much Rebecca for beeing always good and nice to let us know what's going on in the Island. So often in my thoughts...and thank you z-ephyr for your post !

Off and on rain and thunder storms all day today. Absolutely lovely rainy day in Treasure Beach!

Sylvie, don't you think it is time for a visit?!

I know you are always being nudged for pictures Rebecca but.....do you have any of the ponds yet?....Please?

I'll be hitting the road with camera in tow in a few hours. The good news is nothing seems to have flooded out.

This morning is overcast but you can see patches of blue sky and the vegetation looks sooooo happy!

@Rebecca = Yeahman !! But before coming I just need to adjuste certain things here and there ...but it is in my mind and you will know when for sure :-)

Well, our rainy day made a big difference in Great Pond!

Such a beautiful sight Rebecca! Thank you.

The discarded rubbish/bottles look good!! (being sarcastic for those of you who think I'm not)