Sandstorm

Pictures posted by my OFW parents based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia @ 4:14 pm today 25 February 2012.   This is the mysterious sandstorm that swept into the heart of the city of in late afternoon wherein  the sky was blanketed with a heavy downpour of thick dust that suddenly came from nowhere, then after which followed a heavy rainfall.   Dad picked up Mom from work and they have to pull over because of zero visibility.

sand storm brewing from afar

suddenly the sky was blanketed with thick dust

zero visibility

then trickle of mud rain

Mom wrote that she had to re- do her laundry which she left out to dry the whole day but now got soiled.

Sandstorm signals the start of summer.

CozyWinters.com heated motorcycle clothing

Uncle Ted and his motorcycle gang are planning for a long distance bike ride.   They are looking forward to the experience of braving the cold winter days  on long trips.   They raved about not feeling get tired easily unlike during summer days when heat and exhaustion are the number one deterrent to their plans.

I was convinced to go with the group, confident that I can also brave the cold weather because Uncle Ted promised to buy me CozyWinters.com heated motorcycle clothing if I will go along.   I was super excited when I checked online how  the new gear and suit I will soon have.  Well Uncle Ted really got good taste and I can’t help but rave with his collection of fashionable, durable heated jacket and pants with matching gloves.

Excited me!