rain dance

So last week I had my post all ready, blabbering on about the drought. How dry it was. Our main task was to keep the garden watered. And since that was not really all that interesting I decided to do a little profile on a curious water feature that is in my neighborhood.
I guess it was the raindance we needed since we got somewhere near 2 inches in just a couple days. Weatherbug says 2.69 for the month. It was sure a nice respite for the week. And the weather has been pretty nice since then. But the dryasabone forecast will be back, it is after all only July.

First I saw one, and thought it must be an ancient artifact. Then they started popping up all around, 2... 3, and then a red and white one showed up. I gotta tell ya, I'm easily amused. especially on my day off. I am much more serious when working....much...


Here in my hood there is an army of little john deere's (and one International Harvester) merrily watering the lawns. They are just so darn sweet. Apparently they follow the hose & wrap it up when done! crazy, the tires have little spikes !

I googled john deere yard sprinkler & found one at Ace Hardware... but of course... Ace is the place!! I was shocked at the cost. I certainly wouldn't leave it out in the yard!!

Here is a little video to take you to commercial break... think the end segment of CBS sunday morning.... with poor lighting.... and no tripod..