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| SunnyJam |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 3:37:50 PM
Instead of griping about the rain today as I usually do, I caught myself saying, "It's fine, my plants will love it!"
When did I become that person? 
(The funny part is that my plants aren't even anything to write home about. I have about a 6' x 10' yard that is mostly shaded by large shrubs and trees, and all I've added are a hydrangea and a scattering of wildflower seeds. Guess I'm more protective of those little sprouts than I thought!)
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| SunnyJam |
Posted - May 31 2011 : 12:40:25 PM
Mary Beth - I'm in the city just north of the University District. I'd love to pick your brain about container gardening sometime. It's my goal to be able to grow some of my own veggies, but I still need to research what can do well in the shade.
Sherry - I visited the Redmond/Bend/Sisters area years ago and it was beautiful! If I ever head back down I'll be sure to let you know! :)
It's been a lot of fun to read about all your warm weather. It's nice to know the sunshine exists somewhere in the world. :) If I could send you all some rain I surely would! (Yep, it's raining again today...)
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| sherrye |
Posted - May 30 2011 : 07:03:55 AM
hi sunnyjam, welcome to MJF. i am south of you. if your ever this way stop by and say howdy. happy days sherrye
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| Candy C. |
Posted - May 29 2011 : 1:44:14 PM
Wow Susan! That is TOOO hot! We are only in the 90s here but the wind is HORRIBLE!! Today is 25-30 mph sustained with gusts up to 60 mph!! We are also in the midst of a drought and wouldn't it be nice if we could get some of the extra rain from the east!
Candy C.
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| SusanScarlet |
Posted - May 29 2011 : 11:14:44 AM
108 here in west texas on friday. 110 on saturday. We're in the worst drought since 1950s. Send us your rain - we'd love to have it. |
| Marybeth |
Posted - May 28 2011 : 12:44:06 PM
I hear ya, sunnyjam. BTW: where in Seattle do you live? I live North of you in Stanwood.
I live on acreage but love to container garden. MB
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| Arctic Flower |
Posted - May 27 2011 : 9:16:26 PM
85 today in the interior of Alaska. Humidity about 20%, fires starting up everywhere, no rain in the forecast just more heat and dry weather. I have hesitated planting my flower seeds because you have to water practically all day to get them going. I am sad. But, I am "one of those people" too, Jamie. I am so blessed to live in the wilderness where I do, I went out today and planted my flower seeds in pots. I am going to have my flowers and the wilderness too.!!
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| rebekahj |
Posted - May 27 2011 : 11:05:48 AM
I know exactly what you mean. I started saying the same thing sometime in the last couple of years. Too funny!
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| paulas party flowers |
Posted - May 27 2011 : 10:50:47 AM
well I got up this morning no wind, I went to work thinking I could be outside. That was shortlived....her we go again.....
the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller |
| Candy C. |
Posted - May 27 2011 : 05:14:11 AM
Paula, Yeah it started here Thursday afternoon too! We get it pretty bad here, we are kinda on a rise with some mountains just to the south. All of our trees list a bit to the east! LOL!! It will be howling wind here and then we go into Benson and it won't be nearly as bad! It gets so bad sometimes it will blow DH's all steel 4-horse trailer off the block and one time it was heading towards the road!! The wind makes me cranky!
Candy C.
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| paulas party flowers |
Posted - May 26 2011 : 3:27:54 PM
candy,,i think it started today...darn it..my day off.i have so much to do..trying to harvest my herbs.. It was so nice yesterday, not to have a hurricane going on in back yard. It's pretty bad now.where I live is a little valley with mountains east and west..open at both ends.so when that wind starts it goes thought here pretty hard. Then the gusts on top of that.. I hate it...how bad you get it?
the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller |
| Candy C. |
Posted - May 26 2011 : 10:49:50 AM
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Originally posted by paulas party flowers
the weather all over is crazy....alee... I have had four little cherry tomatoes..plenty of blossoms but now that's it hot and it will get hotter, the blossom won't set fruit. It's just so dry here. Water everyday now..at least is not blowing for the moment...yeah....
the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller
Hey Paula! You better hold onto your hat! The weather this morning (at least for down here) said it's going to be VERY windy on Sunday, probably the windiest day so far this year!
Candy C.
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| dutchy |
Posted - May 26 2011 : 06:37:58 AM
We too need rain! It has been too dry, the driest month of May in ages. I hardly have plants worth saving so I don't water the garden , just my plants in pots , I give them water every eve. They say we will get some rain later today, but still..it won't be enough.
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| annielaurel |
Posted - May 26 2011 : 04:32:28 AM
It's 95 degrees here in Florida where I live and no rain for a month. We need a little rain at least once a week. Everything is so dry. We water and water and the cost is so high. We do get a nice breeze though and I do thank God everyday we have had no other troubles. I pray for those who have had the severe weather problems so I don't really complain. We do have a small garden and things are growing thanks to my husbands great care.
Nancy
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| paulas party flowers |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 10:19:55 PM
the weather all over is crazy....alee... I have had four little cherry tomatoes..plenty of blossoms but now that's it hot and it will get hotter, the blossom won't set fruit. It's just so dry here. Water everyday now..at least is not blowing for the moment...yeah....
the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller |
| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 8:52:16 PM
That's who I have become and I love it! Funny thing is I even love the smell of skunk. That one makes the rest of the family truly think I have lost my mind. But, I truly do love it. Because it reminds me I am living exactly where I want, in the country. And I would rather smell skunk any day over the car fumes, and too many other stinky smells of the city. In my opinion skunk smells better then any city! lol haha And I truly mean it! Again family is ready to have me committed I think. lol haha if you see me in a white vest next time you see me, you will know why! lol
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 8:08:02 PM
Yes, we could use some rain here right about now. I think there are storms a-brewin' though for tomorrow. I don't like the storms after all the tornadoes here a few weeks ago. Just some rain, Lord!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Alee |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 4:25:10 PM
Paula- I wish I could direct some of the crazy rain we have been having in Montana your direction :) Literally- when it rains- it pours... at least lately! Do you have tomatoes yet?
Alee
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| Alee |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 3:54:47 PM
I think that is wonderful!! Especially if you live in the Pacific Northwest! Embrace it :)
Alee
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| paulas party flowers |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 3:54:21 PM
be glad it's raining,cause it must be cool...now I'm complaining about how hot is is..bt 85..too hot for me and my plants.. Now I am watering every day...there goes my water bill...up..up...we will start a new club...those people...lol..
the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller |
