These are random musings of my life journey, the people, animals, places, and events which have woven, and continue to weave, a tapestry that is me. We all know there is no real destination, only the ongoing experiences which blend together, creating the trail. Each step gives a glimpse of what is to come, without allowing me to see the end result. It is exciting. I have a home base that is mine, that gives me a place to rest. This is it. This is where my heart is, no matter where I journey...................

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Maybe A Monsoon?

It is raining, very lightly, but that is great. In fact, for now a shower is best as it will soak in the dry soil better that way. It is getting so terribly dry here, and it is thrilling that rain is finally happening!

The weather people say that we will have rain at some level or 4 to 7 days. In fact, they say we may be getting a monsoon, and it is a month earlier than is usual. I hope we get rain for all seven days or even more, just not really hard! I hope it rains every day, but not enough to have a lot of runoff. We need it to be slow so it can soak in. I spread topsoil last week, and I surely hope it doesn't just run down the mountain! It is fairly well set in now, and the grass is coming up through it, so hopefully, it will hold. Wish me luck for a mild monsoon!

I had a list of tasks to get done before the rain, and I thought I had all day, but the clouds began building and I hurried to finish the last few. It began sprinkling about 15 minutes after I came in. Fortunately I got everything done but one thing, and I can finish it on the deck. I got a lot done, even a couple small tasks that weren't on the "must do today" list. Now with the rain beginning, I will be relegated to inside chores. But that's a good thing, too. I've neglected those things for a couple weeks, doing only the most necessary ones.

OK, I think I need a nap. Don't call me, I'm sleeping!

16 comments:

  1. I am sitting here imagining sitting on your desk when it's raining. I know it is probably really peaceful and beautiful. You need to look into getting one of those big lounge chairs so you can lay down and take your nap on your deck. That would be heaven to me.

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  2. We need rain here too I love it when it rains soft and slow and makes a great day to sleep loved the star spangled banner James is learing it on the trumpet

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  3. ohhh...a nap sounds yummy...but i am reading this at 7:30,if i nap i will be down for the night.

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  4. Caroline, I have 2 lounge chairs, a hammock and a hammock chair, all capable of naptime! And yes, it is nice to nap out there. It's been a hair cool for that today.

    Bobbie, I thought you had a lot of rain earlier. No? I love to sleep with rain falling, too. So relaxing!

    (M)ary, is there a problem with that???

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  5. May has been extremely dry scanner has been busy with brush fires

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  6. I am so jealous. I love working outside and then napping. Naps, what a wonderful thing.

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  7. Isn't it funny about how much we welcome the rain in these dry areas and then everything just goes into some hyper-growth mode? When the green happens where it is brown most of the year it is truly wonderful.

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  8. MJ, and yet we fought against them so much as children!

    Seamus, oh, yes! I love most of all that the wildflowers appear everywhere as if by magic!

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  9. So, did it start the downpour yet?

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  10. Nope, it is lightly overcast for now, Melissa. It is supposed to start raining about noon (9:30 now) and continue off and on through Saturday. Waiting, waiting, waiting....

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  11. I love the rain but when I don't have to be out and about in it!

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  12. Rain and Sleep just go together!

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  13. You can have some of our rain if you want :-). It's been raining here a lot lately...hense the SUCKY soccer season. But it has kinda tapered off over the past couple of days. However, it left us with a chill in the air and some winds. But I must say, it sure feels good outside! :-)

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  14. Queenie, I agree. I'll stay home if possible!

    Cheryl, oh, don't they????

    Dawn, I don't like rain when it is hot, but like what you have in weather now, i is nice an cool here, so it all feels so very nice!

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  15. I have to say I'm glad the rain is finished for a few days here. The sun is shining, and I'm loving it. Of course, this weekend calls for showers, but I like the rain too. I guess if we get so much of one thing, it gets a little old, and the next weather change is refreshing. Hope your top soil stays put! --Cheryl

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  16. Cheryl, too much rain gets to me (the cloudiness), but this is SO welcome! So far the soil is in place, knock on wood!

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