After days of endless searing heat we have beautiful rain today! It may not be enough to break the drought, but it is welcome relief. Husband and I had coffee on the veranda and put out extra containers to catch the rain water and rejoiced that the rain barrel would be replenished.
I love the rain. Perhaps that comes from growing up in South Texas where rain is usually scarce. I remember the severe drought of the 1950s when ranchers asked the preacher to pray for rain and put a little extra in the offering plate while contributing secretly to a plan to seed the clouds. Rain was always critical to my father as a rancher. He would stop whatever he was doing and watch it rain As a child I learned to do the same, and I can still remember the smell of the first drops of rain on dry, dusty ground.
Today I still appreciate the rain as we are in Stage II for lawn watering restrictions because of the current drought across Texas. We don’t want a hurricane but a little disturbance in the gulf that would bring us some moisture is always welcome. So far our rain gauge measures 3.4 inches and it is still coming down. Thank you Chac, the Rain God!
Disclosure:
The illustration I used came from Facebook, but I did not know the source.
THE COASTAL CRONE 
Only the other day I was trying to tell a friend how I loved rainy days and he couldn’t understand. I have less excuse than you in a way, living in Ireland and I don’t like when it rains for weeks but since I spent some time in Africa I developed a new appreciation of what we call ‘soft days’. Lovely post and thanks you for the new word…
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I don’t know which I like better – summer rain or winter rain. Thanks for sharing and stopping by to comment!
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I almost feel l am sitting there with you enjoying the sound of the rain and rejoicing in the sweet cool relief. I too am a Pluviophile. 🙂
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You have a lovely countryside to enjoy when it rains. I am not surprised that you too are a pluviophile, Dor!
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
While we are on the subject of rain – I don’t think that I am a Pluviophile having lived in Ireland for several years (lovely country but suspiciously green grass) However, I agree during the June to end of September the odd day of rain is welcome and the garden appreciates it far more than out of the hose for some reason…thanks to the Coastal Crone
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Oh, my! Thank you for the reblog! I suppose I would get tired of it if it rained more even in green Ireland. My plants do seem to prefer precious rain water. My grandmother used to save it to wash her hair back in the days before conditioners. Your visit is appreciated!
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Rain must be on many minds today. I am most certainly a pluviophile. 🙂
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Weather is something we all have in common in one way or another! Have a good weekend whatever your weather. Thanks to taking time to comment!
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It seems others around the country are getting rain also.
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Reblogged this on Author P.S. Bartlett and commented:
Because…rain.
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Thanks for the reblog!
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The rain is a soothing companion. I get a little excited when I wake up, look out the window to find a dark and stormy brewing above. You’re right. This heat is oppressive, though I daily force myself to thank God for the warm sun, and remember how fortunate I am to live in a region of the world that experiences only the mildest effects of our seasons. It’s so easy to get cranky and ungrateful and turn a nose to the beauty surrounding me every second of the day.
What a treat – sitting on the porch with Husband, listening to the tin-plink-plink-tin of rain collecting in a canister. 🙂
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“It was a dark and stormy night…” You probably get inspired to write, Cara. Your California weather is lovely and beauty is everywhere. Hubbies are nice, aren’t they? Enjoy your weekend whatever the weather.
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I like to watch a good storm now and then. I have even been known, in my younger and wilder days, to dance in a field in the rain between lightening. Now days though, I think if my patio were covered I might, like you sit outside and simply celebrate it was raining again.
😉
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Lady Chatterley liked the rain, didn’t she? Take care this weekend, Val.
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Rain is a rejuvenator not only of plants but me too. I can be satisfied doing the inside work that needs to be done!
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It is funny but the rain inspired me to clean out a closet and trunk. I had to make a trip to Goodwill! Thanks for the visit, Kate! It is always a pleasure to hear from you.
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This post brings back memories of rain drops hitting the tin roof on my parents farmhouse. I loved the listening to the sound of the raindrops, and thought it was the most relaxing sound.
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Yes, I should have mentioned rain on a tin roof! It was wonderful Thanks for sharing your memories, Sheryl. And it made for good sleeping.
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Hope you get enough rain…
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We got even more rain today! It is always welcome.
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Well for land’s sake!!! RAIN……….good golly! ……..and so much of it! Next time you see Chac, you tell him he best get his behind up to the Hill County cause we are dry as a bone! I am so very happy for you. As one who shares your roots, I too always stop to watch and listen to the rain. Rejoicing in your rain and hoping that someday, some year, some rain shall come our way!
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Yes, I did feel a twinge of guilt that we were getting it down on the coast and you were not. But your time will come, Tin Man, so stay inside when it does so you will not rust! I am always glad to see rain in the Hill Country to fill those lakes. We were so excited about the rain that Husband ordered another rain barrel so we will be prepared for next time. i just wanted to catch all that I could. Enjoy your beautiful part of Texas!
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NEVER feel guilty for rain. People now refer to Lake Medina as Medina Woods, as it is now at 4% of capacity and the trees that once stood in the darkness of the waters below the lake are exposed, like ghosts of some forgotten time reaching from the earth.
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Hard to believe – here we are living on the West Coast – rain forest climate – and last night I was so happy to hear rain on the roof. I multiply my joy a hundred times to appreciate how terribly hot and dry it has been for you Jo Nell. XX V.
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Husband and would love experiencing your rain forest climate. Rain is so universal and somehow connects us. And it is so cozy, especially in the night. I hope your home repairs are going well. Hugs to you also.
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Lar, The Good Husband is in the process of re-inventing the front door. All will be revealed and it is going spectacularly well Jo Nell. XX V.
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We had a beautiful summer in NYC. We were lucky. I go back to work tomorrow and the humidity and heat are awful. Always fun with 30 kids in a classroom! Today we are having some booming thunderstorms moving through. I love the sounds!
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Son was in NYC earlier and the weather was nice. Have a great school year! Thanks for the visit.
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This is lovely. You really capture those feelings we (desert dwellers) have toward rain, a simple pleasure to be both enjoyed and silently respected.
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Yes, living in a dry area will make your thankful and respectful of the rain. Thanks for taking time to visit and comment.
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No rain at all here on the California Coast. I hope we get some this fall and winter. I love a soft gentle rain but not the heavy storms we sometimes get. I’m glad you are getting some rain and thank you for teaching me a new word. Now all I have to do is to remember it. What was that word again?
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Rain on the California Coast would be lovely! Enjoy the coming fall. May you only get gentle rain. Pluviophile was a new one for me too!
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I love this word and post! Today we watched the clouds, rain, wind, thunder and lightning roll in from the east. In thirty minutes to temps dropped from 100 to just below 80. The leaves were falling and the cows took cover under the trees.
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It was a new word for me. I am glad that you got some rain to cool things down. And 80 is cool in Texas. If you have cows, you need rain. We sometimes take a glass of wine and sit on the veranda if it rains! It is nice to hear from you!
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I am a member of your club! Cheers to you from sunny Suisse!
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I am not surprised that you are a member of the club. Thanks for stopping by on your amazing trip. Safe travels to you!
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Love the picture and quote.. and yes rainy days are something here in the UK we have to put up with whether we like them or not. I can only imagine how nice it is to get rain when you have had a long drought.. I love the rain, And can spend lots of time watching it.. And do not mind walking out in it either..
Hope you had enough to replenish.. 🙂
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Thank you, Sue! I remember rain in London and I enjoyed it even then. We bought another rain barrel and they are both replenished. Enjoy your UK rain! It does make things greener.
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We have many rain barrels in the allotments.. Even though we get lots of rain.. In the Summer it saves us on dry days carrying too far from the communal garden tanks. 🙂
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What a good idea! Mine are placed among my herb pots so it is easy to water. Good gardening to you!
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Living in southern California now, I sometimes miss those 30 years of mostly rainy days in Seattle! Especially this year, the third year of drought!
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You in California can understand how I appreciate the rain. What a change for you from rainy Seattle! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and taking time to comment. I enjoyed exploring yours.
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Thanks for the new word, now I can go around telling everybody, by the way, I am a pluviophile! I hope I don’t get arrested!
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You have plenty of company wishing for rain.
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We are always ready to welcome rain! Thanks for taking time to comment.
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