The Good:
There is nothing better than creamy, homegrown potatoes. Last night's dinner was a hit, and I had to post a picture. Boiled potatoes and green beans, with crumbled bacon.
I am very happy to report this! Two quart bags of green beans in the freezer!
And this too. It's for dinner the next two nights. What's left, will go into the freezer.
The Bad:
I cringed as the pouring rain woke me throughout the night. We awoke to standing water and more rain on the way.
... the north bound lane was flooding across. It took three calls to the department of transportation to report it. By the time I posted this, the southbound lane was flooding, and one driver almost wrecked (flying through it). And the "high water" signs were not put up. I just hope no one gets hurt. We've only had this happen once, two years ago, and one other time this season. After I took this photo, shortly after, the water was all the way up to the edge our of front flower beds. I first called at 7:39am, at 9:00am, no one had come out. I called again.
Update: Signs were put up about 2 hours after we called. However, around 12:30pm, there was a loud "SWISH!" following by a "SCREECH!" A driver did not slow down, hydroplaned and roller her car. She's okay however.
With all this rain, I am wondering if local produce at the Farmer's Markets will be slim too. I hadn't thought of it until now. Everyone here has had trouble, considering the rain. I guess I'll just have to check it out myself. Also, I'm noting this in my journal - good reason to grow enough to stock up for two years. Part of preparedness, although hard to do with our large family. I'll get it right one of these days.
Oddly, our news channels have not posted the amount of inches of rain we have received this year. During winter, they post our snowfall almost daily. Curious minds want to know.
Ha! I have no excuse not to exercise, nor have a clean house this year. And write.
The Very Sad:
Alias, our son's dog, has been diagnosed with cognitive dysfunction - doggy dementia. Medication does not help him. It breaks our hearts. Especially with Son so many miles away right now. Alias is approaching the age of 15.
Comments
AS for your farmers market, if you have some producers who grow in polytunnels/greenhouses they may have a pretty good selection. Gray days will slow them down a little, but they should still be able to have a harvest to share :) I hope the rainy weather breaks soon for you!
Sorry to hear about the dog though. Is he in pain or just confused?
Glad to hear the lady wasn't hurt. Guess the DOT had a lot of signs to put out that day maybe.
On a good note, waterfront property is worth more than farmland I think. ;o)
Have a good weekend.
God bless.
RB
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God bless.
RB
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