Ivan
April 30th, 2003, 09:39
While most parts of the nation are experiencing drought conditions, we've had one of our wettest seasons ever. In the month of April alone, we've had nearly 11" of rain.... 2" is normal for April. Out of the 30 days in April, it's rained at one time or another in 23 of those days. Year to date rain total is just over 51"... 36" YTD is normal. April alone has accounted for 20% of annual rainfall total thus far. I predict we'll break 60" once the rain season ends in June.
My front yard (north facing) is a swamp... no way of getting a lawn mower through, as it will sink. Back yard is barely walkable... I did manage to mow it about 2 weeks ago, but I left some furrows with the mower wheels. :(
Despite it all, I wouldn't trade it away for anything. There's something to be said for living amongst 250 ft tall plus redwood trees that makes it all worth while. The one tree you see just to the right of my house... that's only a third of it :)
Ivan
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid45/p67334f84f6c7a443fe8665a10fce1836/fcd6bfdd.jpg
My front yard (north facing) is a swamp... no way of getting a lawn mower through, as it will sink. Back yard is barely walkable... I did manage to mow it about 2 weeks ago, but I left some furrows with the mower wheels. :(
Despite it all, I wouldn't trade it away for anything. There's something to be said for living amongst 250 ft tall plus redwood trees that makes it all worth while. The one tree you see just to the right of my house... that's only a third of it :)
Ivan
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid45/p67334f84f6c7a443fe8665a10fce1836/fcd6bfdd.jpg