Rain

Last night as we went to bed, we did a final check on the weather. They were calling for 80% chance of rain last night and 100% chance today. We were thrilled. We are very dry here in our corner of the world. All outdoor fires have been banned. Even fires in a barrel. Water restrictions are in place in the local cities. And there is talk of muzzleloader season being cancelled. This is something that has been discussed in times past according to my dad, but has never actually happened. This year it might.

The grass crackles when we walk on it, the ground is cracked and the creek that I used to drive across to get to my dad's cabin is so low, you can walk across it without getting your feet wet (it is a good 12-15 feet wide in good conditions).

So come one rain! We are ready...let her rip! We went to bed hoping for the sound of pounding rain to awaken us in the wee hours of the morning. At 8:30, i woke to sunny skies and a dry deck....where is the rain? I look at the weather forecast. They are still calling for rain today 100% chance and tonight, tomorrow, and Friday...but where is it. So far today, we have had a shower. But the deck is already dry again. Doesn't 100% chance mean it should be raining? We are aching for the wet stuff! I hope it arrives soon!