I've been listening to the weather reports each night as we've been suffering heat in the upper nineties. The weathermen rejoice when they can say a COOL FRONT has come in, and we've dipped into the upper eighties!
I did a little surfing, and on average, the 62 days of July and August have TEN days that are 90 or warmer. So far, in the 41 days of July and August this year, we've had THIRTY days that were 90 or warmer, with many of them in the upper nineties!
The forecast for the next week is the "possibility" of rain.....30-40% chance through Saturday and occasional showers on into next week. I'm going to put my rain gauge out and keep track of what we get. I'll bet you anything that the storms go around us.
In past years, I've left the watering to God and Mother Nature. I don't like to schlep hoses around. But this year I've had to start a watering campaign or loose everything. As it is, five of the gardens haven't been watered at all. I go out before dawn to start the sprinklers every other day. If I forget, they run in the evening, and I hand water what I missed. The gardens that are being watered look lovely; the rest look like crispy critters.
My prayer for the month....."Dear Lord, please give us gentle, restoring rain."
Comments (5)
My plants are doing well either. I just gave up. Hope you get some relief soon!
Posted by Susan | August 10, 2005 6:23 PM
Posted on August 10, 2005 18:23
I think it's coming, Susan. We have a small chance of rain for the next week. I hope it hits!
Posted by buffy | August 11, 2005 12:27 AM
Posted on August 11, 2005 00:27
Ya know, Susan....there's a bright side to this drought. It has to have been easier for you to get around on dry pavement. And...covering your cast in the rain has to be a pain!
Posted by buffy | August 11, 2005 12:28 AM
Posted on August 11, 2005 00:28
Yes, it is HOT.
We had a wonderful shower yesterday afternoon.
Posted by Dr. D. | August 12, 2005 7:54 AM
Posted on August 12, 2005 07:54
Doc....Our comments about the heat must really amuse you, but you have to remember that we deal with some really cold weather part of the year. Add to that, the fact that many of us are totally dependent on our air conditioning to create a bearable environment, and you have a lot of neurotic people complaining about the HEAT!
Is the heat in your island paradise in the nineties? And, do you get any relief from the trade winds?
Posted by buffy | August 12, 2005 2:40 PM
Posted on August 12, 2005 14:40