Well it looks like we will have the flooding next. I see our weather report holds clear and cold for a couple days and then more snow. So everything here will not evaporate.
Then, we will have a huge warm up and rain. Yikes! I've been through this before in this area. We chose our house on really high and dry ground and no bodies of water very close (except Lake Merwin, to which there is probably a 1,000 foot elevation drop between our house and that lake). Even if Mt. Saint Helens eruped and sent a lahar south they do not think it would reach here. As the crow flies, we are not far from the danger zone but we are really only in an area of ash fall. It can be chilling sometimes to turn a corner in a road and see the giant volcano so darn close but it is a beautiful site. We also got to witness two eruptions (from miles away, but still) and our family finds geology and geography fascinating.
But it will be hell for those in the lowlands. So many people built their homes right smack dab next to these rivers and pretty little streams. Then every year there is flooding afterwards. I am glad there is assistance for those folks, but I wish my tax dollars were getting them to rebuild their lives somewhere ELSE.
Despite the snow being hard as rocks, the animals seem to like it (except the dogs). But the livestock are all stepping out into the amazingly bright sunshine and not caring about the 23 degree temps. I know that sounds warm to you all in Ohio, but for here, 23 degrees during the day in February is colder than a witches you-know-what. It is always damp here so perhaps the cold feels more permeating, or maybe it is just I'm not acclimated or have the right gear.
But I don't know how people walk around outside when it is 20 below!
:bun
I want spring!!!!!!!!!!!
