Got to the Big Valley Farm at 5:530 this morning, and it was a wild ride all the way, shrieking winds, torrential rain (still falling), limbs and power lines down. Ed and Judy and Marie were out and moving the cows across Rouse Road and into the dairy barn, and you couldn’t walk anywhere without sinking into mud and getting soaked, which my new camera and I did.  The raindrops were literally exploding onto the lens, and I actually loved the effect, because it really captured the sensation of being there. Nothing new or exciting for the Rouse family, but I will be washing clothes, drying out and thawing out for awhile.

Judy says I can milk some of the cows next week. Can’t wait. The storm was eerie. Power went out on the farm and we holed up by candlelight and played chess. First interview of the book tour is this afternoon at 1:30. Books arrived from Random House. Here we go. More photos to come.