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The rain finally showed up

 

     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.

On leaky pond

 

 

     How does one find a leak in a pond?  I know we are losing water somewhere but I have no idea where.  It could be around the hose connected to the waterfall, the waterfall itself, or maybe in the liner.  Yikes! 

     We need to find it before winter.  This is going to be one of those (not) fun projects.  What I wouldn’t give to have a strong-backed weak-minded helper.  Nope, don’t have one of those—DH doesn’t count.  His back is weak, his balance sucks, and he’s sharp as a tack.

     It wouldn’t be so bad if the pond were spring fed but mine is hose fed and I have to pay the water bill.  Yikes!  Therefore, while we sit beside our lovely pond and enjoy its serene atmosphere I wonder how much water I’ll have to add by the end of each week.

     We have a month or two left to locate and fix the leak.  This means muscling big rocks and lifting a heavy pond liner always mindful of the fish, moving a cement and fiberglass waterfall to look beneath it, checking hoses…any volunteers?  I didn’t think so.