August 11, 2008 

  ince late last night to this morning it rained 0.6 centimeters. It does not sound like a lot, other than our annual rainfall is normally 36 centimeters (snowfall is 166 cm for the year however.)

I think the formula for the Farmer's Almanac from the 1700's is messed up with global warming or something. It says for my region...

"Summer temperatures will be above normal, on average, with the hottest periods in late June, mid-July, and early August. Rainfall will be below normal near the coast and near normal in the interior. September and October will bring above-normal temperatures and precipitation."

Last night the national weather service posted:

"This is a warning that significant rainfall is expected or occurring in the region. Monitor weather conditions. Listen for updated statements. A frontal band has stalled over the northwestern portions of the central interior and will slowly drift east through tonight. This system is forecast to give rain heavy at times to the above regions. Further rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm are expected through tonight."

So it has been rather soggy and cold the last few days. I have been so tempted to build a fire in the woodstove. Instead I tossed on my dad's blue sweater and a fuzzy blanket over my legs last night while I worked.

Amazingly enough the garden is still doing great. I cannot get into it much to weed the rows, although the walk areas are weed-free. As soon as I step into the garden, I am sinking up to mid calf or deeper.