Rain - glorious rain

17 years ago

With this being the 12th day of temperatures over 95 and the 27th day with no measurable rainfall, imagine my joy when at about 7:45 PM CDT I heard a sound on the roof...I muted the TV and thought, "That can't be!! Is it raining?". I threw open the front door and ran to the edge of the entry way. The telltale drops had darkend spots on the driveway. I stood in wonder as the dark clouds gathered above the tops of the oaks. The air smelled damp. As the wind gained strength, I hurried back to place buckets and watering cans at the "usual spots" where the runoff from the roof seemed to gather. I dashed from the front of the house to the back - who cares that my socks were wet! I grabbed 2 more buckets and positioned them to catch roof water. I lined up plants under the roof's dripline. I threw on my Croc sandles and ran into the back yard. My hair got drenched and my gauze top quickly was dripping wet, but I didn't care! It was like a miracle (of course, one crack of thunder and I would have dashed into the house)...my glassed got soaked (and I couldn't see to well)...but it was quickly growing cooler and everything was getting a drink of quenching rain that was so long overdue!! The birds in the trees were rejoicing as well, as I could hear their excited chatter through the rain as it struck each leaf of my towering crepe myrtle and maples, all thirsty as small children on a hot afternoon.

It rained for nearly 30 minutes. Poured really...and I walked the yard for most of it, making sure that each parched blade of grass on the side yard was getting its share. The water puddled in areas since the ground was baked hard by the recent hot spell. Yeah! Every little green friend will be happy and fat with water tonight. Maybe the tree frogs will start their "peeping" soon! It's the first day of summer and we were gifted with this shower. Maybe things aren't so bad after all. I sit here in a wet guaze shirt and shorts...getting chilly, but had to pour this all out and share the excitement that an unexpected downpour can bring.

OH...and happy Father's day to all the dads on the list (big brothers and mentors too...and surrogate dads too>>>>OK to any man who has made a difference in the life of a child>>>>I'm feeling generous!)

:0) LOL!!!

Kristi

Spring, TX

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Comments (10)

phoenixryan
17 years ago
I'm jealous! ;-)

Congrats on the rain. Hopefully our monsoon season will start shortly. The farmer's almanac says it should be a wet one this year. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Wet with no lightning!!! We don't need the forest fires!!
frank27603
17 years ago
Oh that is awesome Kristi! Your story was narrated so perfectly, it was like being there in the excitement! I wish lots more rain showers your way...and yours too, Ryan! No forest fires either!

We have just been getting drenched here...sometimes it rains for several days it seems...right Alana? It sure is nice not to have to water, but I'm afraid all the plants will get too used to it and then it will dry up...fingers crossed that doesn't happen!

Happy Father's Day to all!

-Frank
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bluebonsai101
17 years ago
You can have our rain.....tons, and tons of it and until the past couple of days we were lucky to make it in to the high 70s.....total bummer of a summer so far......I've already sprayed Captan twice to try to get a handle on the fungus aka rust which is a big problem here in western PA every summer.....I spray maybe 4-6 times during the summer.....hopefully we will get our typical drought in July and Auguest......nothing like a crisp lawn that never needs mowing :o) Dan
jodik_gw
17 years ago
We're quite saturated, as well... and this week, temps are in the 90s and muggy! The tree frogs are happy... I am not!

Powdery mildew and black spot are beginning to show up on some roses and perennials, but I've been feeding with a systemic, so that should help.

I'm so glad you got your much needed rain, Kristi! If I'd known you needed it earlier, I'd have sent everything we're getting! ;-)

Imagine... aside from container plants, I haven't had to water once!

The weeds are gaining ground, however, and are impossible to keep up with!

Yes... Happy Father's Day, belated, to everyone it applies to... and Happy Pre-Father's Day to Ryan! :-)
ryan820
17 years ago
We just got a major thunderstorm here... I just got home and despite having a roof over my patio, ALL of my plants have been shred to bits. I'm numb.... I can't believe they're so beat up. I don't even know what will survive yet because I can't look at it. I just can't believe it.
Noni Morrison
17 years ago
Kristie, loved experiencing that rain storm with you!
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Jan Sword-Rossman Realty 239-470-6061
17 years ago
Oh Ryan, I hope your plants survive. It's really sad to see your beloved plants in that condition.
We had nice rain during the night.
e36yellowm3
17 years ago
Ryan, so sorry to hear - that's horrible. Hope your plants pull through ok. Keep us updated. Alana
kaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
Original Author
17 years ago
Well...Ryan, plants are tough survivors. Just ask Chaz. Recall last year the neighbor didn't water his plants and they all sizzled (sounds like an episode of "Harper's Island")! Well, when I saw him last month, his yard was glorious!! They will recover slowly! DID YOU HAVE HAIL TOO!?

Take care...it will be ok.

Kristi
:-/
frank27603
17 years ago
Awww man Ryan...I hope they will be ok soon! Hail can cause so many problems... Please let us know how they progress.

-Frank