Friday, February 13, 2009

Our first Sandstorm

We experienced our first ever sandstorm yesterday with 45 mph winds for more than a day. It brought visibility down to 1/4 mile even during the brightest part of the day. We did not realize that it was actually a sandstorm until we saw the thick layer of dust on EVERYTHING in the house. Unfortunately we regularly have our large doors open letting a breeze run through the house. We have paid for our naivete, by cleaning all day long.

We did go out into the sandstorm last night but I must say that most of the places we frequent have parking garages so it is easier to avoid being exposed. Even so our eyes were quite irritated. Next sandstorm our home will be sealed shut.

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