The old timers here say the Bora was much stronger 40 years ago, as you can see in this photo here:
Many street corners still have chains for people to hang on to. The real threat isn't being carried away alà Dorothy and Toto--it's the flying debris. After the Bora blows into town, there's always a story in the paper about someone getting hit with a flying roadsign or a flowerbox that was ripped from a windowsill.
The Bora usually lasts about three days--much longer than that, and you start to go crazy. Especially when you have three kids who are stuck inside, begging you to let them go out to play.
There is one good thing about the Bora--it usually clears out the smog and clouds, leaving behind a sparkling blue sky.
My personal Bora beef has to do with laundry. If you read my previous post on laundry, you know all about the drying racks on my balcony. Here's what happens when the Bora and my laundry collide:
Luckily, these are dark clothes, so the dirt doesn't show...too much. At least, not enough to wash everything again. With the white load...that's another story. Especially if it's rained overnight.So why don't I just bring the laundry inside? Stay tuned, because I'll need a whole separate post to answer that question...
