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Post by GrannyG on Apr 21, 2011 8:35:33 GMT -6
We had just "a tiny splash" of rain yesterday, but we are thankful. The wildfires came within 8 miles of us...everyone here was in a panic, as we went through a firestorm 5 years ago..people were watering down houses and lawns...the fire Dept. asked everyone to curtail watering houses as it was keeping them from filling up their firetrucks faster. Our danger is past now, but still smoke in the air ...you can smell it, taste it, and some have breathing problems, but we are all fine here. Thanks, Phil, for caring....
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Apr 21, 2011 13:11:08 GMT -6
 GrannyG...Yep, I wanted to know ifin ya was ok fer sure...I knew that the fires were close to You, Thank goodness weren't involved... I didn't know where Jimmy (waya) was located, but I heard from him, he's fine his area was not involved... Bless Ya all, hope the smoke and the air clears soon for you.
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Post by jack on Apr 22, 2011 21:51:08 GMT -6
Gidday
Yeah me too. Down here we have heard that ewe up there have had a pretty bad twister season too. I hope no members have been blown to bits.
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Apr 23, 2011 6:08:20 GMT -6
been a lot of tornadoes too Jack...How is everything down your way??
we haven't had any bad weather yet...just not any good, we can't put more than a day together without snow or rain...and the ground temps are now in the thirties, they were up to 51°
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Post by ChileFarmer on Apr 23, 2011 8:55:21 GMT -6
We to need rain here in Texas, super dry. Here is the latest info. I am located in Cherokee Co. CF  |
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Post by jack on Apr 24, 2011 2:43:12 GMT -6
Gidday
Down here we have had a realy poor summer but plent rain to keep the grass growing but too cold for much of the garden so no corn harvested at all.
That sure is a lot better than tornadoes and those Texas wild fire though.
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Apr 24, 2011 4:13:32 GMT -6
Dang CF, a picture is worth a thousand words...I'll be praying for Ya'll to get rain soon
How and what problems have you encountered with your farming operation; besides the obvious effect on your crops...do you have any options for irrigation?
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Post by ChileFarmer on Apr 24, 2011 10:19:39 GMT -6
Much cooler and more wind than normal, without rain. Not much gonna grow this year. Have spent all on seed and fuel. I haven't much hope. CF
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Apr 24, 2011 20:22:09 GMT -6
Thanks chilifarmer for posting that pictorial. It gives the members an idea of how bad it really is down here in Texas.
This is the 7th year of drought and hopefully the last.
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Post by jack on Apr 28, 2011 2:07:39 GMT -6
Gidday Sure as hell from down here things don't look too good up there:- ************************************************************ A tornado moves through residential areas in the city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Photo / AP Expand A tornado moves through residential areas in the city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Photo / AP A wave of tornado-spawning storms swept the US South, splintering buildings across hard-hit Alabama and killing 72 people in four states. At least 58 people died in Alabama alone, including 15 or more when a massive tornado devastated Tuscaloosa. Eleven deaths were reported in Mississippi, two in Georgia and one in Tennessee. States of emergency were declared in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Oklahoma, and governors called out the National Guard to help with rescue and clean-up operations. The National Weather Service had preliminary reports of more than 110 tornado touchdowns in 24 hours. www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10721931 |
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Post by ChileFarmer on Apr 28, 2011 7:13:38 GMT -6
Tornado's are bad, and more maybe today. I pray for all. I hope you all stay safe.
We did get a small shower 3/4", I am very thank-full. CF
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