***update…we had a storm roll through on Monday night. We lost power around 8:45pm and didn’t get power (from the power company) until Thursday around 5pm. We lived off a generator for the time and ran only what we “needed” (which is a luxury in most third world countries…God Bless America). More details to follow.***
One of the things that we miss is a good rain. Since moving to Kansas, the state has been listed in the extreme drought category. We had some snow this winter and spring. Snow amounts are not the same as rainfall. Our largest amount of snow was 12-18 inches. Because of the powdery nature of the snow, it was only equivalent to about 1″ of rainfall. It was a mess and a hassle for everyone involved. Just recently we’ve had a few showers that have moved us up into the “severe” category. While those of you in Georgia are SICK of the rain, we are welcoming it with open arms.
What we like is a good, slow rainfall. The fast pop-up storms and driving 30mph winds aren’t really helpful at all. If hail is mixed in, well, it just makes everyone worry about crops.
Slow and easy is the best.
Our soil is basically sand. Fast rainfall equals tons of runoff and the crops really don’t get much.
The last few weeks we’ve had little showers/thunderstorms that have put out traces of rain to an inch in some areas.
Our farm or 25 circles, are widely spaced. The northern most circle/field is 15 miles away from the southernmost circle. Because of the differences in locations, total rainfall is all over the board for the farm.
We know that we’ve gotten a good little rain when we look out the window and see the following pictures:
The little road in front of the house gets flooded.
The puddle at the mailbox fills up.
The patio gets flooded.
Those signs usually mean that Wooster will get to shut off some systems to the north and he will have a little easier day the next day or two.
I just love your posts, Marci…your pictures and details about life…just darling!