There is just something about hearing that first rumble of thunder or maybe it is more feeling the rumble from far off.... not sure but at the cabin it is hard for a "good" storm to sneak up on you unless you are already asleep, but other wise you can tell they are coming from hours and miles away... At the cabin most of the bad weather comes from the north or west which means that you can see it coming from "way" across the lake and beyond. We had some dandies this summer. The power tends to go out frequently and for long periods of time. Since the water is not city pipe line but rather a well if there is no power there is no water... if the storm looks like one that will kick up a good wind (we had some gusty winds of 40 mph in a number of the storms), which could cause down limbs or trees you tend to make preparations... fill the sinks in the kitchen and bath so that there is utility water (hand washer, toilet flushing etc), have several gallons of drinking water, get the candles and flash lights ready etc...
One storm the power was out for 10+ hrs... good thing I was sewing on a treadle... I was able to sew till there was not enough good natural light, about 9:00pm.
Here are some storm pictures...
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