Drought...48º

Barton Heights Ditch

For the first time in memory, the little ditch in front of our house is empty, dry as a bone...We were notified a few days ago that this would happen...Due to the low snow pack, Wallowa Lake has reached a level that usually doesn't happen until late fall...Water must be rationed, so valley farmers can continue to water crops, until they are ready to harvest...So for the rest of the summer we will resort to metered city water to keep our lawn somewhat green and flowers blooming...But most important keep the veggies watered  in our garden...Herb has rearranged hoses so it is easy for me to do this...We are also digging out some of the flower beds that have become overgrown and spreading chips to help retain moisture and keep the weeds under control...(Weeds seem to grow even without water.) At this time we don't know if city water might be rationed, as it also comes from the lake...Early forecasts are predicting another mild winter, makes us really wonder what next summer will bring...Over night we had scattered showers, giving us a wee bit of moisture and clearing the air.

It was a busy weekend here in Wallowa County...Bronze, Blues and Brews played until 10pm in the city park, just below our house...The Joseph Airport was busy all day Saturday with the second annual flyin...Over 80 planes were counted, flying in just for the day...A pancake breakfast was a sell-out...Herb and I opted to stay home as we could watch the planes from our deck and listen to the music as well.

I had a date last night with two friends from my "working school days." It was Margarets 91st birthday, and she had a free sandwich coming from the Lostine Tavern...Janice was the designated driver, Margaret and I indulged in a drink apiece and we left the LT as the crowd increased and the noise become almost unbearable...They really must to somthing about the acoustics!..Hugs To All...OWAV:)