So why so much rain, you ask ?? The Ntl Hurricane Svc would say that it is the result of a tropical wave that is anchored over the windward islands which may develop into the next tropical Low. But, no, I don't think that is the real answer....I think it it the Greek goddess Iris (and her sisters) busting my chops....
Iris is the Greek goddess of rain. She is also a close friend and confidant of Demeter, Persephone's mother. Until this week, Persephone has relied on Iris to provide rain to fill her onboard water tanks. Now that I have installed a watermaker, Iris is miffed, feeling slighted, and unnecessary. (Most goddesses-ancient or otherwise- don't liked being miffed or left feeling unwanted....).
Although Iris is very beautiful, her sisters, the "Harpies", are really nasty. The Harpies have women's faces but the bodies of vultures with wings, claws and strong beaks that can "break stones"; if you catch my drift. The Harpies are the representation of storm clouds, squalls and evil winds. Their sole purpose is to torment men when asked by a goddess. I am sure that they would be more than willing to help out their sister, Iris and torment me....nice family I crossed by buying a watermaker. So, in true ancient Greek fashion, Iris, aided by her sisters, are deluging Grenada with rain rendering my new, expensive, watermaker superfluous and unnecessary. Go figure...... The water tanks are overflowing, and I have only turned on the watermaker to test it !
Here are some pictures of the offending device:
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| This is the high pressure reverse osmosis unit |
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| These are the waterpumps and filtration system Sorry Iris....and will you ask your sisters to 'back off'....Thanks ! Tormented in Paradise.....Capt Dave |
