carolyncat353's Blog
carolyncat353's Blog
Jul 15, 2008 | 9:05 AM PST
So far this morning we have had 4 inches of rain, and it is still falling. My yard is totally, TOTALLY under water. I am lacking 3 feet from the front door and about 2 feet from the patio!! NOW I can tell where I need dirt! (what hasn't floated away!)
Yesterday PM, by brother called and I went to his house for boiled crabs and shrimp. Along with his field corn and some potatoes! Aw, soooo good! Real good Louisiana Food, Bill!! I think he took some pics-he may post them later.
When I returned home, dog and 1 cat greeted me. Pretty Boy was lost. Motley was antsy and never left my side (she usually runs away!) Pretty Boy NEVER leaves home, he's too lazy. Searched for him until after 10 PM. Went to bed and cried (Oreo disappeared that way). I have some problems with my hips and got up around 1:00 to take pain med and me and Peanut went on the patio and softly called him some more. Walked back in the house and the little devil was Layin on the Floor!! Right now, him and the dog are curled up asleep at my feet. It's still raining and it's about 10:30 AM.
I have some more pics under "July Hots" in my album, including pics of the buds of the cereus, passionflower and a few others.
It is now 12'30 and the rain has stopped. I ventured outside with the rake and hoe, and cleared some little "drain paths". Actually, I need BIG drain paths. The dog's swimming pool is full to the top-He jumped in and the water is under his neck! I saw 2 floating Fire Ant beds I need to treat. The rain wasn't too damaging. Everything is still upright, and Well-Watered!
Going out to check water damage-Have a "dry" day!
Caro
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Jul 15, 2008 | 10:38 AM PST
I am glad your gardens are well watered. The rain has skirted around us for most of the summer. We have had a little here or there but not like usual. Glad Pretty Boy showed up. |
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Jul 15, 2008 | 12:40 PM PST
So happy Pretty Boy is fine :) It sounds like what I had yesterday, 3 inches in one hour!. It all soaked into the ground pretty quickly. I was digging "little" drain channels into the ditches too :) |
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Jul 15, 2008 | 12:46 PM PST
Loved your photos, especially Pretty Boy LOL! Love your passionflower and Hoya! Wish I could grow Hoya's up here... |
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Jul 15, 2008 | 12:53 PM PST
I am glad Pretty Boy is okay. I got up this morning and I had no dogs! My Boarder Collie, Brandy thought that she should just open the door and let them both out! She is too smart for her own good sometimes! We got rain two days ago and really needed it. But thank God its not as dry as it was last year. I hope all your drain channels do the trick! |
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Jul 15, 2008 | 1:29 PM PST
Having a lost pet is the worst feeling.I lost a cat years ago and I still wonder.We could use a little of your rain.Sent it to Montana. kerryh Last edited by kerryh on July 15th at 1:30 PM. |
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Jul 15, 2008 | 1:54 PM PST
Oh, we can use some rain here in California, instead we get lots of fire and outside, it seems the smoke will never go away from 26 miles to the east of us. We need rain. I will do a rain dance if I just know how to get even a few drops. |
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Jul 15, 2008 | 7:28 PM PST
wishing for you a dry day. ;D |
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Jul 15, 2008 | 9:09 PM PST
My two cats are inside/outside cats. We let them out in the morning and they come in at dusk. All I have to do is whistle and they come to the door. They obey better then the dog. Did I notice an invitation to a Louisiana crab and shrimp boil? You have a great day and happy gardening. Bill Mitchell |
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Jul 16, 2008 | 5:39 AM PST
I can relate to all the rain.. this year and last year we were all in a drought!! After the water has receded, the sun comes out and bakes the soil and big cracks abound. I am trying to get as much mulching done as possible so prevent that.still a project in progress! |
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Jul 16, 2008 | 11:08 AM PST
Great day in the morning! I guess you gotta keep those mud holes filled to get all dem shrimps! |
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