R*NT against weather

**PBI** · 06-06-2008, 11:30

Rain is good.

Rain washes away all the people which improves the outdoors immeasurably.

Plus you can go for a good run or cycle (and go really fast because there's nobody in your way) and not get uncomfortably hot or sweaty.

True, this isn't such a good idea in a thunderstorm. But then you are treated to the fantastic, awe-inspiring display of light and sound, a marvel of the natural world.

Speaking of marvels of the natural world, rain also brings about rainbows, a truly magnificent and beautiful natural spectacle and a truly elegant little piece of physics all rolled into one.

All sun does is give you sunburn.

**Sigurd** · 06-06-2008, 11:36

I would never have thought saying this, but it sunny here too.
Not only is it sunny but we have a water restriction. Don't water your garden or wash your car. What is this world coming to? This is Bergen for crying out loud.

**KukriKhan** · 06-06-2008, 13:42

I know what you mean Sigurd. Here in southern California (70's & partly cloudy) we've been in a drought for about 3 years - our Governor just this week declared us officially in a drought. Net result? Instead of 'suggested' water conservation measures, now they're mandatory.

Now, if I could just figure out some way to capture and transport makaikhaan's excess (unwanted) Iowa rainfall out here to the left coast, I'd be one rich Org'ster.

**Ice** · 06-06-2008, 17:47

Originally Posted by KukriKhan

I know what you mean Sigurd. Here in southern California (70's & partly cloudy) we've been in a drought for about 3 years - our Governor just this week declared us officially in a drought. Net result? Instead of 'suggested' water conservation measures, now they're mandatory.

Now, if I could just figure out some way to capture and transport makaikhaan's excess (unwanted) Iowa rainfall out here to the left coast, I'd be one rich Org'ster.

Have no worries Kurki. They would simply tax 90% of your profit.

**Martok** · 06-06-2008, 17:47

Originally Posted by KukriKhan

Now, if I could just figure out some way to capture and transport makaikhaan's excess (unwanted) Iowa rainfall out here to the left coast, I'd be one rich Org'ster.

Believe me, you'd be welcome to it. As makaikhaan's neighbor to the north, I can tell you that it's not been much better here weather-wise.

I generally like thunderstorms -- they help me sleep -- but I have to admit it starts to get a little old when you've gone through 4 tornado watches/warnings in the last 2 weeks.

**Tamur** · 06-06-2008, 18:03

Midwestern thunderstorms and rain aren't an issue for me. I enjoy the show.

It's the @!#%*150-year-old midwestern house in combination with the thunderstorms that makes it not quite so much fun. If only we still lived in caves...

**Samurai Waki** · 06-06-2008, 18:30

We're still in 10 years of drought. Though I must say this winter/spring has been peculiarly wet almost like when I was a kid, kind of nice for a change. The Water table is still way down, but its improving each year, and besides all that mandatory in California? nah actually I'm not surprised. No Mandatory water use here, we're damming up our basement windows and yard with sandbags cause the river is swollen with run off.

**MerlinusCDXX** · 06-06-2008, 20:12

makaikhaan,

have to agree with you about the constant downpours/ thunderstorms @ 2 am. couple of days ago it flooded so bad that i thought we turned the cornfields into rice paddies. LOL And a major street was completely impassable (about 5 feet of water).

what part of Iowa are you living in, I'm in central Iowa.

**pevergreen** · 06-07-2008, 08:02

Originally Posted by KukriKhan

I know what you mean Sigurd. Here in southern California (70's & partly cloudy) we've been in a drought for about 3 years - our Governor just this week declared us officially in a drought. Net result? Instead of 'suggested' water conservation measures, now they're mandatory.

Now, if I could just figure out some way to capture and transport makaikhaan's excess (unwanted) Iowa rainfall out here to the left coast, I'd be one rich Org'ster.

Queensland, Australia has been in drought in drought (the worst in over 100 years) for the last 3-4 years. The combined water supply was 15% at the lowest point. Outback Queensland had to have water shipped in. This last few months we've had less than average rainfall, but the government has actually done a bit, building a water transfer pipeline (which my brother supervised for 9 months, his first out of uni job

) and a desalination plant. We are now between 39 and 40%!!! Still on Level 6 water restrictions, you just get used to it.

My knowledge of the restrictions:
140 Litres per person per day, no outside watering/washing/filling up the pool, 4 minute showers. If you have a rainwater tank you can do some watering. It was tough to begin with, but its ok now. WE have to hit 40% total supply before we go down to Level 5, which means 30 minutes a week of a hand held hose watering/washing/filling up the pool.

And you complain about a bit of rain

**Viking** · 06-06-2008, 21:16

Originally Posted by Sigurd Fafnesbane

I would never have thought saying this, but it sunny here too.
Not only is it sunny but we have a water restriction. Don't water your garden or wash your car. What is this world coming to? This is Bergen for crying out loud.

Hah, I can at least water my garden, no restrictions in my municipality yet AFAIK. But the heat..the heat...It could at least be over casted if not raining.