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  1. #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama View Post
    Several of our local counties, including the one my inlaws have one ranch in have had to declare a disaster because of the drought. They have considered selling most of the cattle because it is too costly to try to raise it in these conditions. With the tanks going dry they can barely get enough water for them and their isn't enough in the well to keep 100 head of cattle watered. Right now I would be happy to be stuck be inside for days if it for a good rain.
    We just got a huge downpour of over 1/2 inch in less than 15 minutes. The streets are flooded just outside my office -- YIKES!
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  2. #2
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    Yikes! No, we have flash floods around here so that would be scary. I want long steady rains, if it comes too quick we just have a different type of trouble. There is no winning, but we really need the rain.
    Amanda

    2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
    2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"


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  3. #3
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    There are certainly drawbacks to milder winters, huh? I know the rain is desperately needed down there. We're getting very dry up here, too. If you wash and wax your car it's almost certain to rain. For the farmer's sake, I'll be wishing for rain...
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  4. #4
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    I got my car washed Friday, usually fool proof for me but not a drop. There is some in the forecast for Sunday. I will hope for that but just 20% won't be enough to save the cows and the crops.
    Amanda

    2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
    2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"


    You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan

  5. #5
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    Aggie, that's bad. I hope TX gets relief soon.

    It always rained when I brought a new bike home. Maybe you should encourage your community to buy bikes.

  6. #6
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    Yeah, it's getting really bad down here. My skin is going all lizard-y, no matter how much lotion I use. Dry, dry, dry.

  7. #7
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    Sundial- I have my mountain bike in the shop getting lots of love. Deluxe tune-up, new brake pads, cassette swap so I can finally have matching wheels. I am not getting a new bike anytime soon but maybe that is close enough to bring on the rain Sunday instead of letting me ride?

    Wacky- Our Red Cross sent out a call for donations because of the Bastrop fires and house fires. They said they are really depleted and still haven't recovered from Ike so they are desperate. I guess it is just the state of the news but this drought is depressing!
    Amanda

    2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
    2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"


    You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan

 

 

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