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Across the Fence:  UPDATE: Where is the RAIN?  |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Jun 05 2023 : 8:35:34 PM
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***UPDATE: Finally, after 6-weeks it RAINED on Monday! Not a gully washer but a slow and steady soft rain-we badly needed this and I am so thankful!
This is the first in my memory of living here in the U.P. where we are experiencing an extremely dry spring-NO RAIN, in fact Green Bay, WI about an hour south of us and in Wisconsin-I'm in Michigan, have gone without rain in over 28 days. Everything in my yard has stopped growing except the weeds. My beautiful banks and banks of deep purple iris are not there this year-I have a handful of stunted iris where there should be a river of color.
It's very disheartening as our summer season is so very short and all winter long I look forward to some color. Our poor farmers are suffering as well. We are under an Extreme Danger for fires-and I dread the thought of that possibility. For days, now we have been experiencing a fire haze caused by the fires in Quebec. Air quality is on high alert as well.
Anyone else experiencing little or NO rain this season?
Melody |
Edited by - melody on Jun 14 2023 2:03:33 PM |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2023 : 06:09:17 AM
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UES!! Melody, I asked the same question to my hubs the other day! Having a fot of a time keeping the garden growing, which its NOT, but the weeds ARE!! I'm not sure but maybe just a every century kind of thing?? Its been super dry since January. Very little rain fall!! Hope you get some soon!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4719 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2023 : 12:22:01 PM
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We are in a drought here in the Chicago area and also experiencing poor air quality due to the fires in Canada. We haven't had a measurable rain in over 6 weeks and event then it was just 1/4". I have been reading that the worlds wheat crops are greatly threatened due to the high temps and lack of rain.
Dawn in IL
First you dream
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2023 : 3:21:51 PM
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Melody, down here in Florida where I live, it has rained around us but we are dry as a bone! We need one or two of those afternoon thunderstorm cells to stop by and give all of our trees and plants a drink!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2023 : 12:24:15 PM
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I am so sorry to hear so many places are struggling to get rain. We were like that last year, but luckily things have been better this year. I hope some rain fall comes soon for you all and makes things better.
Krista |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2023 : 6:30:53 PM
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Yay for rain! So glad that you finally got some much needed rain, Melody! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Jun 15 2023 : 08:41:55 AM
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On the day I fly out to see my granddaughter in Washington state we get rain! SEVERE!!! Our area was hit again but not a tornado this time but almost as bad. Thankfully no one was hurt. Our neighbor had a huge pecan tree fall on her trailer. Sara was out when it hit her in town.. So, we are done with rain here in Jack!!! My hubs says more severe weather on the way today but thank God I'm safely in Washington now. Bumpy trip.. So keep them in your thoughts and prayers please. Ty
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Jun 15 2023 : 08:43:39 AM
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Winnie and Dawn, I pray for heavy rain but not severe for you soon!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 15 2023 : 6:49:14 PM
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Dianna, I am so happy you made it to Washington!! :) Enjoy your visit!!
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 16 2023 : 12:15:41 PM
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Melody, I am so glad you finally got some rain. I hope you continue to get some.
Dianna, I hope your travel home is safe and that the weather stays calm for the rest of your family.
Krista |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Jun 16 2023 : 6:22:41 PM
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Thankful you got rain Melody!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2023 : 06:16:20 AM
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Need rain in Iowa also. Very little in June so far.
Farmgirl friends are fun. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2023 : 4:50:58 PM
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Dianna, where in WA are you? be sure to wave to Jean, Karen, me and any other MJF gals in WA..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2023 : 06:54:57 AM
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Rain last night yeah!
Farmgirl friends are fun. |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2023 : 07:12:08 AM
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Grace, I'm in Mt Vernon so I believe that's north maybe of yall??
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2023 : 1:39:25 PM
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Dianna, I think you are on the West side of the state..
Hope you are having a wonderful visit...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1753 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2023 : 06:30:42 AM
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Yay rain yesterday finally!
Farmgirl friends are fun. |
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UPDATE: Where is the RAIN?
