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I have simple needs. Little things that I look forward to. Things that give me a feeling of life-joy.

It is May. Since November, when I closed my deck for the winter, I have imagined having a nice, warm spring day out on my deck.

You know, Have morning coffee, plant my pots, sip some wine, grill some dinner, etc. The type of day where it is all spent outside.

Yup, 6 months of waiting and what happens? 5 friggin days of rain with at least 5 more days of rain on the horizon. Damn rain is not letting up until next Thursday.

All I want is 1 Saturday of nice weather. Is that too much to ask?

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I feel you. Rain all week here in Tri-State area. (CT/NY/NJ)
 
Man, that is tough. Hey guys, can't we get together and do something for JohnT. Let's send him to the carribean for a week. Maybe an all inclusive. Who is in?
 
Coming out of a five year sever drought here in South Texas, all I can say is suck it up cupcake, it could be worse. Pot plants in the garage, drink coffee while listening to the melody of the falling rain, maybe try out a nice Crockpot stew perfect for a rainy day.

We have no control over the weather despite what Washington thinks. We always want what we can't have! First thing you fix is your head, adjust your attitude, it's your job to make you happy whatever the conditions that surround you. Rejoice, summer comes, and we will b!tch together about the heat and the blasted humidity! But, enjoy this week end just because it is yours.
 
But if you grow vegetables in your garden then rain is not so terrible. Sure, you can't sit out on the deck when the rain is falling... but that rain is good for the ground and when you have planted your starters, the rain is good for the plants. We need to be more connected to the planet and the seasons and the weather ... and perhaps we will have a better understanding of the impact of climate change and the reduction of diversity in so very many areas of our life that we seem to accept with hardly a squeak as our culture embraces "globalization" (with acknowledgment to Sandor Katz and David Asher)
 
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John, here is your 3 minute fix. [BTW, I'm just old enough to have some vague memories of The Ink Spots.]

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AZMDTed said:
In Maryland we have the rain tax. Definitely getting my money"s worth this spring.
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In Astronomy and Astrophotography, anytime someone buys new equipment, everyone near by gets punished with clouds or rain for the next month.
 
BernardSmith said:
But if you grow vegetables in your garden then rain is not so terrible. Sure, you can't sit out on the deck when the rain is falling... but that rain is good for the ground and when you have planted your starters, the rain is good for the plants. We need to be more connected to the planet and the seasons and the weather ... and perhaps we will have a better understanding of the impact of climate change and the reduction of diversity in so very many areas of our life that we seem to accept with hardly a squeak as our culture embraces "globalization" (with acknowledgment to Sandor Katz and David Asher)
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While most here likely have a very good understanding of climate change impact, I would submit that ALL have chosen to be connected to Mother Earth through the VINE ;) :hug
 
Mismost said:
Coming out of a five year sever drought here in South Texas, all I can say is suck it up cupcake, it could be worse. Pot plants in the garage, drink coffee while listening to the melody of the falling rain, maybe try out a nice Crockpot stew perfect for a rainy day.

We have no control over the weather despite what Washington thinks. We always want what we can't have! First thing you fix is your head, adjust your attitude, it's your job to make you happy whatever the conditions that surround you. Rejoice, summer comes, and we will b!tch together about the heat and the blasted humidity! But, enjoy this week end just because it is yours.
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Ima tell y'all right now that if JohnT has "pot plants in the garage," he ain't gonna be griping about the weather much longer. And Ima catch me a plane!

:)

Like you said, it do go good with coffee.... I have been TOLD! I'VE BEEN TOLD!!! Geez...

:)
 
John,
I too feel your pain. Don't forget that heat still is kicking on too :ft
Done with winter.

Steve
 
You could do what I did years ago. I have 2 decks, one that has a roof over it, the other one in the sun. I love sitting under the covered deck when it rains. It's so relaxing and the stress from work just takes a back burner. Also I grill under the covered deck on Christmas Eve. I have a fan for the summer. The deck in the sun is for the wife. Bakervinyard
 

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