Today is the first day in well over a week that it has not rained!
Everyone is talking about rain. Everyone is complaining about rain. Everyone is posting pictures of rain.
We rode out to the local dam and were amazed at how high the water level was. Flooded parking lots, flooded play grounds, flooded camp sites.
This is the latest report from their Facebook page "Lake update: Current lake level at 11:00 is 1049.68. That is just shy of 20 feet above normal. All boat ramps, swim beaches, and all trails are closed. Do not go beyond closed gates, barricades, or caution tape. W. Kerr Scott Lake is conducting its primary purpose which is flood control. Lake conditions are very unsafe. Yadkin River is swift and high due to increased releases from the dam. All trails are closed to bikes and foot traffic. * Closures for at least one week - maybe longer."
I also found out that the record height for the lake was 1061.20 ft back in 1977.
Now, granted all of this rain has put dampers on most everyone's summer plans. People are joking about making plans to build an ark, becoming a duck, buying rain boots instead of flip flops, etc. BUT, I really am trying to be thankful. We could be on the opposite end of this weather pattern. We could be experiencing droughts of Biblical proportions.
Oh & the weather for the next 10 days......more rain!
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So good to be thankful in all things and circumstances. There is a great devotional I read about that. Two people praying for a tree that was planted....one prayed for sunshine--yet after days of sun, the tree withered.
The other prayed for whatever the tree needed to grow...sun, rain, even wind to strengthen its roots.
Sometimes it is difficult not to be selfish in our praying--but God's will is always best :)
Thanks for your post and a window into your world. We have had raging heat and humidity for several days. And torrential rains for a couple of weeks before that. It has definitely been a strange summer!!!
Ah I love this song & very suitable for such a lovely, sunny day!
I love that song! It's so cheery & perfect for a summers day!
After last years drought I am keeping a resolution to not complain about the rain. While not at the levels you are receiving we are getting some good rainfall this year. The farmers are all happy because they more than quadrupled their hay production and i'm only moderately put out because I have to mow my lawn more *grin*
Mother nature does like to test us sometimes. I hope that she gives you all a rest and a chance to catch up and drain some of that standing water.
After last years drought I am keeping a resolution to not complain about the rain. While not at the levels you are receiving we are getting some good rainfall this year. The farmers are all happy because they more than quadrupled their hay production and i'm only moderately put out because I have to mow my lawn more *grin*
Mother nature does like to test us sometimes. I hope that she gives you all a rest and a chance to catch up and drain some of that standing water.
Stay safe! and thanks for the pick me up tune!
Send a few days worth out west! We sure could use it! Great tune from back in the day! Thanks for sharing a post that emphasizes excellent attitude!
Send a few days worth out west! We sure could use it! Great tune from back in the day! Thanks for sharing a post that emphasizes excellent attitude!
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