We’ve been terribly dry here for most of July, August and September so far.  Therefore, when raindrops began to ping off the AC unit I was pleased.  At first, DH didn’t recognize the sound and asked me, “is that rain?”

     Yes, it has been that dry.  It was so dry around here the trees were chasing the dogs.  It was so dry that the ground was as hard as a rock.  It was so dry that…well you get the idea.

     At least now, it isn’t dry and the grass is already looking greener.  We were lucky that it didn’t come down as a gully washer.  Instead, it’s been a good soaking rain.  I don’t have to lug water to the gardens today, YAY!

     If we’re very lucky, the rain will last for a day or two and give the thirsty ground a deep drink.  It will make weeding a lot easier.

     Other than a lack of rain, the weather is fantastic.  The daytime temperatures are in the mid seventies and the nights drop into the mid sixties.  It’s great for sleeping.