Thursday, February 9, 2012

Goloshes,the rain Gage and the Great pictures I didn't get!

So maybe they are not the real goloshes that we grew up with but they work just as well. I sure enjoyed slipping out of my slippers and into my  white shrimp boots to go check the rain gage this weekend on more than one occassion. We had a real rain event here in Rockport this weekend... over 3 inches. Hubby and I have been "rain gage readers" for COCORAHS  which in turns reports it to NOAA for the official rain totals in the area right at a year. The neighbors will text or call to get the official rain total... and around here that is an event that brings everyone smiles and cause for celebration Even though we did not have any standing water in the yard or driveway, it rained at a pace that allowed it to soak in and not just run off.
So Sunday afternoon, I assumed that the rain has subsided, anxious to get outside and take pics, I load up my cane, stool, camera & coat for my trip to the end of the property... you guessed it I get out there barely set down, get the camera open, and down comes the sprinkles, So my bird pictures will have to wait yet again to be captured. However I am hopeful that with the rain today and hopefully tomorrow as well that we will be on our way to seeing this sight once again soon. Water in the dry pond and lots of birds finding their way back to us.