The Good Day All Thread

We're in a rut down here, too. But not as bad as what Toni is dealing with. We're holding steady around 96F, but the heat index makes it feel like 105. No rain in sight. Although there's action out in the Atlantic... maybe a tropical storm heading this way next week? Love the rain it would bring... but no destruction please.

 

Hello my hot, parched friends. I know that much of the U.S. is baking this summer.
Yesterday our weather people gave us the info that July 2012 was our 7th hottest on record here in Nebraska. The average high temp was 97°F, although there were 11 days of 100° and above.
It is the 2nd driest on record, which is the bad news. We only had 30/100" precipitation in the entire month of July! Ugh!
There have been spotty thundershowers, but they are so hit and miss. One location will get a couple inches, and 50 miles either way, not a drop.
I sure hope this trend changes soon.
Its been a tough summer, especially for those of us who work outdoors.

 

Thurs afternoon.I'm in the same rut as you all.It is getting harder to get enough moisture to things. The soil is so dry that it immediately wicks the added water away.
It is like we are in another climate.Ha , desert comes to mind!
An old farmer friend stopped by yesterday. He showed us what their corn looks like. Small nubbins with only a few kernels.This man is 90 years old & sharp as can be. Goes to the farm every day to help his son. He said he remembers another year something like this.It was 1936.
Of course,this years facts aren't tabulated yet.It may well be worse than 36.He said the fertilizers & chemicals & hybrid seed is a help & had that been available in 36 it wouldn't have been as bad.Then,too,we went into the year with adequate subsoil moisture.There may not be this subsoil moisture next spring. There is no rain in sight!Another warm,dry winter will be disastrous.
Soo,I'm trying not to lament the loss of a few,or even a lot of ornamentals w hen farmers are having to sell off their stock because there is no pasture & hay for the winter.
Just sayin
sewNsow

 

Good day everyone, I have been removing all the telephone poles and associated wires from the middle of town over the past two days. A monumental task as 5 roads intersect there and it seems that everything runs through the middle of town..........but my computer and photoshop are up to the task and it is almost done.

Jerry

 

Good Friday morning all. Currently 18°C. Yesterdays predicted rain did not happen, so hoping todays does. We had rain on Tuesday so at least it is a little bit moist. I agree with Kay ... it HAS been a trying year for those of us who work outside! I have shifted my work day and now start 2 hours earlier to avoid the heat. I have also noticed that plants are almost a month ahead ... fall plants are blooming already.
Have a great day all

 

Good Saturday morning all. It's already hot and stuffy so it's going to be a hot one! Housework and laundry to do today...fun wow! Have a great day all!

 

Good Sat afternoon.And it is indeed a good one. We got some rain. Not sure how much.Gauges give different totals.
Not sure how that happens. But we got at least 1 &3/4 in.&
more according to a couple gauges. Will have to listen to what news says.Sure was some loud thunder boomers. Dog hid under the bed.Hubby was going to call her out & I said let her be if she feels safe there.
Canned more tomatoes this AM.Before rain it was hotter than Hades.
sNs

 

We headed out in the camper for the weekend, brought 4 of the cbedford ats with us. Hot and humid, can barely stand to be outside.But we did, we went to Old Bedford Village, it's like stepping back in time a couple of centuries They had so many gorgeous plants and herbs, including huge Amaranth volunteers.

 

Good Sunday morning all. Currently 22°C and overcast. We had several thunderstorms overnight, not severe ones, and got some much needed rain. More in the forecast this morning, and the afternoon looks good. Headed off to celebrate family birthdays today. Have a great one all

 

Good Sun. AM.Wow I have long sleeve shirt on.We did get nearly 3 ins of blessed rain!And wo all the strong winds folks nearby received.2.5 miles north of us got 6 inches in a short time(like half hour I'm guessing).
I had been disgusted because I80 cement crew pumped the creek by us nearly dry & now there is plenty of water for all the wildlife.
sNs

 

Sounds really bad up there Toni. :'(
I think your clouds headed south... oh boy... did they ever look threatening. And sounded threatening... rumbles and more rumbles. Did I stop watering? Hah! Not a chance. We did manage a few minutes of drizzle... not enough to even measure in the rain gauge. So, I've still got the hoses on drip and trying to give everything a good drink. One consolation... the temps have dropped from 100F+ down to upper 80s.