The Old Farmer’s Almanac tells me Dog Days are between July 3 and August 11 as those are normally the hottest days of summer. This year it was hard to tell one hot day from another as the weather week after week was HOT, HOT and more HOT and not even a tropical storm to bring some rain.
We are in Stage I water restrictions that means no watering with sprinklers except on trash day once a week and other limited use of water. Our lawn is brown but we weren’t watering before the restrictions.
I remember the drought during the 1950s when my father, a rancher in South Texas, considered contributing money to seed clouds if praying for rain didn’t work. My mother discouraged that idea and kept praying. Let us hope that it does not take a hurricane to bring rain and get some water into our watershed.
Until then I will keep toasting Chac,the Mayan Rain God.
THE COASTAL CRONE 
Our province seeds clouds but they do it to hopefully make the hail stones smaller!
It is interesting to look at the history of droughts – helps to put current conditions into perspective.
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I didn’t know about seeding for smaller hail stones! That would help,
No, droughts are nothing new, but just worse in some places. We just have to learn how to conserve and adapt. The Dust Bowl was really bad and cause migration. Stay safe from hail!
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I hope you get some rain very soon (not from a hurricane)!
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Thanks! Actually we are scheduled for some rain this weekend but I will have to see it to believe it. Maybe my toasting Chac is going to pay off. Have a good weekend!
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We do need the rain. I think the cloud seeding might be a good idea. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jo.
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We may be getting some this weekend. I think we would all chip in if cloud seeding would help. I hope your surgery goes well. I tried to like and comment but something is not right. Working with WP to correct. Ugh!
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The procedure went very will. The eye is great and amazing vision. Next week is the left eye. Have a great weekend, Jo.
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Have you ever written about your childhood? Your readers would love to hear more! 🙂
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No, I have not written very much about my growing up as I didn’t think anyone would be interested. But I might give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Oh Jo, these unusally hot days are unbearable. Stay cool. Thinking of you. I’ll try to blow some cooler air from Canada, though parts of our country are also seeing more hot days, more than usual.
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Yes, we are not the only ones experiencing extreme heat and we are used to it. Our summer lasts into the fall. If you have any excess cool air, send it our way! Cheers, Diana!
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Personally, I try never to use [that word]. Instead, I prefer “rain without a name.” No need to tempt the weather gods! Have you read any of the accounts of the rainmakers that were around in the 1800s? I interviewed a couple in Chase County, Kansas, who had stories of one who came through Council Grove or that general area when their great-grandparents were around. We had some pretty good rain around here yesterday and last night. The totals weren’t so great, but widespread half-inches are just fine, especially if we can get a bit more while the ground still is damp. Some species of dragonflies has hatched out, and last night the frogs or crickets (whichever) sounded really happy. I hope your area gets happy soon!
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I just noticed that low pressure system in the Gulf. It seems to be headed your way — with luck, you’ll have a rainy weekend!
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Yes! We are supposed to have some this weekend. Yay! Still dry today but with promising clouds in the distance. Maybe my toasting Chac with wine every day has worked!
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I sure do hope so!
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Yes, drought is a rather negative name. No, I have not read accounts of rain makers during that period. May check them out. Old remedies are always interesting..The only good thing is that we don’t have mosquitos! We will take rain a tenth at a time.
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We aren’t in a drought yet but it’s been dry. We had a 5 minute rain that got everything wet but dried out in another 5 minutes. Not what we needed. Our 10 day projection is for more moderate weather and I’m hoping for that!
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It seems that is dry or places are flooding. No in between. Guess we need to be prepared for extreme weather. Hoping for more moderate weather and a little more rain for your area. Thanks for the visit.
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Hi. It’s been really hot here in Pennsylvania too. I think the daytime highs are predicted to stay below 90 degrees Fahrenheit starting in a few days, though. That will be a relief.
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Yes, it seems like it has been a hot one for everyone. Hope you get some relief soon. Thanks for stopping to comment!
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I hope you get some friendly rain (not a deluge) soon!
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We will take whatever we can get! Reading your posts and seeing the beautiful and green photos always makes me feel cooler. And there is always cool looking water. TGIF to you, Marie!
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Testing to see if I can comment.
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I saw that parts of Texas got some rain this weekend, and sincerely hope that yours was one of them!
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Yes! We got almost three inches! And our watershed up north of us got some too. My rain barrels are full. Thanks for thinking of us, Ann. Have a good week.
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Oh, I’m so glad! Thanks for telling me that!
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I hope you get some rain and relief from the heat.
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Yes! We got just over three inches and appreciated every bit. Thanks for stopping by!
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Here’s to Chac, may your request be heard and acted upon.
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Yes, we had to do a lot of toasting to clear skies before he heard and acted. My rain barrels are full. Nice to hear from you. Take care!
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We had over one inch of rain last night. So happy!
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Good for you! Every little bit is appreciated.
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