Who's got rain? - The Firearms Forum

Bobitis · 08-13-2011, 11:04 AM

Hasn't rained here in some time, but the weather couldn't get any better.

I hear lottsa folks are getting wet this weekend. A Godsend for many areas.

How bout it?

todd51 · 08-13-2011, 11:10 AM

It has been the hottest summer on record here in central Ohio but we have had a lot of rain and several times the storms have dropped one to two inches in one pass. I know that is not a lot compared to other places but a couple inches can cause a lot of problems around here. I have been mowing the lawn every 3 to 4 days and that is not normal for this time of year when we usually dry out. Down in the hills where my range is I don't think the ground has dried out all summer long.

They are predicting rain for today and tomorrow. Had just a pavement sprinkle this morning.

Carne Frio · 08-13-2011, 11:12 AM

Got some here and it's normal at this time of year:

http://www.moanmyweather.com/?location=99701

Hawg · 08-13-2011, 11:12 AM

We've had evening thunderstorms almost every day for the last month.

ozo · 08-13-2011, 11:14 AM

Mucho caliente here for weeks, and dry.
Finally cooled somewhat and a soaking shower
approximately once each week for the last few.
[I'm surprised JLA ain't 'fried' ]

Zhurh · 08-13-2011, 11:35 AM

Along the Yukon few hundred miles east of Fairbanks has rained all summer, nice light rain too all summer, never had to water garden once. Suppose to rain all nx week too. Best year in last 5 or 6 actually. Just a little over normal though. Often once we get a weather pattern it gets stuck here in the Yukon River valley. Wish we could give ya some of it, as I hate hunting in the rain for the nx month or two.

HunterAlpha1 · 08-13-2011, 11:43 AM

it's been pleasant here in SE Virginia the past couple days,we're expecting rain sometime this weekend and early next week, wouldn't mind sharing with you guys but i don't mind the rain. the Great Dismal Swamp is burning, and we can smell it from here. i think it smells nice, like a campfire, but everyone else hates it

permafrost · 08-13-2011, 11:51 AM

Finally got rain here in parts of Okla. Rained last nite and part of last week. Absolutely wonderful! Temp last nite was 69. Had two blankets on and the window open. Wind kept blowing the canopy off the courtyard, had to tie it down before resuming sleep. Not supposed to go above 94 today.Brrrrr! Cold front!

Willie · 08-13-2011, 11:54 AM

Dry,dry,dry. no rain for a looooong time. We are really suffering here. Rationing in effect,can not wash cars or water lawn etc.

HunterAlpha1 · 08-13-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie

Dry,dry,dry. no rain for a looooong time. We are really suffering here. Rationing in effect,can not wash cars or water lawn etc.

i've never really understood the point of watering your lawn anyway.

you water your lawn to make it grow, then when it grows you cut it?

jbmid1 · 08-13-2011, 12:31 PM

Weather channel is showing a chance of thunderstoms all week for S. Arizona

north tex · 08-13-2011, 12:39 PM

Got enough to settle the dust this morning. Watched rain going around us several times this week. Got cracks in my back yard wider than my fist and some of them are 3 feet deep. Neighbors are trying to fill their's in so their horse won't break a leg.

JLA · 08-13-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ozo

Mucho caliente here for weeks, and dry.
Finally cooled somewhat and a soaking shower
approximately once each week for the last few.
[I'm surprised JLA ain't 'fried' ]

I was, until this morning.. I woke up to the most wonderful clear liquid falling freely from the clouds.

Its been raining here since about 4 this morning. steady drizzle and the temps been in the mid 80s THANK GOD. Plus There wasnt anything going on at work so I got off at like 8:30 am and went to the range to burn the burn pit off in the rain. So far its been a great day, im gonn amake my rounds here while the wife showers and were headn to cabelas to spend some money..

JLA · 08-13-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by north tex

Got enough to settle the dust this morning. Watched rain going around us several times this week. Got cracks in my back yard wider than my fist and some of them are 3 feet deep. Neighbors are trying to fill their's in so their horse won't break a leg.

Check this joker out. I took these yesterday afternoon.

We have nicknamed it notsogrand canyon. Its in the top of the waste water disposal field we dump in. And yes that is a full size Fr8liner in the background and my boot is a size 13W..

gdmoody · 08-13-2011, 01:04 PM

We got a couple of inches last night.

HunterAlpha1 · 08-13-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gdmoody

We got a couple of inches last night.

that's what she said!

wait... damit

hunter29180 · 08-13-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Check this joker out. I took these yesterday afternoon.

We have nicknamed it notsogrand canyon. Its in the top of the waste water disposal field we dump in. And yes that is a full size Fr8liner in the background and my boot is a size 13W..

after seeing those pictures..well i will just keep my mouth shut...i dont even have anything to complain about!

HunterAlpha1 · 08-13-2011, 03:11 PM

it's raining here now, maybe if it kills the smell from the swamp burning my sister will let me open all the windows and air out the house

TheGunClinger · 08-13-2011, 03:17 PM

Rain rain rain and more rain. Seems like it never ends. Come to SW Fla. and bring a couple of buckets!

joncutt87 · 08-13-2011, 03:36 PM

Lots of reason here in nc

hogger129 · 08-13-2011, 03:39 PM

Rained this morning when I went to the range.

geds · 08-13-2011, 05:11 PM

Gettin' windy and about to get another line of storms tonight. We've been blessed with rain this summer. I've only had to run the sprinklers a few weeks all summer.

Nighthawk · 08-13-2011, 05:30 PM

rain? what's that.

HunterAlpha1 · 08-13-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk

rain? what's that.

kinda like when you take a shower, but lots bigger

north tex · 08-13-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Check this joker out. I took these yesterday afternoon.

We have nicknamed it notsogrand canyon. Its in the top of the waste water disposal field we dump in. And yes that is a full size Fr8liner in the background and my boot is a size 13W..

If you follow that canyon to the other end, yell and I'll step out and shake your hand.

08-13-2011, 11:04 AM	#1
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Who's got rain? Hasn't rained here in some time, but the weather couldn't get any better. I hear lottsa folks are getting wet this weekend. A Godsend for many areas. How bout it? __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all -->

08-13-2011, 11:10 AM	#2
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,571	Re: Who's got rain? It has been the hottest summer on record here in central Ohio but we have had a lot of rain and several times the storms have dropped one to two inches in one pass. I know that is not a lot compared to other places but a couple inches can cause a lot of problems around here. I have been mowing the lawn every 3 to 4 days and that is not normal for this time of year when we usually dry out. Down in the hills where my range is I don't think the ground has dried out all summer long. They are predicting rain for today and tomorrow. Had just a pavement sprinkle this morning. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

08-13-2011, 11:12 AM	#3
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Posts: 697	Re: Who's got rain? Got some here and it's normal at this time of year: http://www.moanmyweather.com/?location=99701

08-13-2011, 11:12 AM	#4
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,554	Re: Who's got rain? We've had evening thunderstorms almost every day for the last month.

08-13-2011, 11:14 AM	#5
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,770	Re: Who's got rain? Mucho caliente here for weeks, and dry. Finally cooled somewhat and a soaking shower approximately once each week for the last few. [I'm surprised JLA ain't 'fried' ] __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD- Last edited by ozo; 08-13-2011 at 11:15 AM..

08-13-2011, 11:35 AM	#6
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,809	Re: Who's got rain? Along the Yukon few hundred miles east of Fairbanks has rained all summer, nice light rain too all summer, never had to water garden once. Suppose to rain all nx week too. Best year in last 5 or 6 actually. Just a little over normal though. Often once we get a weather pattern it gets stuck here in the Yukon River valley. Wish we could give ya some of it, as I hate hunting in the rain for the nx month or two.

08-13-2011, 11:43 AM	#7
HunterAlpha1 Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 1,049	Re: Who's got rain? it's been pleasant here in SE Virginia the past couple days,we're expecting rain sometime this weekend and early next week, wouldn't mind sharing with you guys but i don't mind the rain. the Great Dismal Swamp is burning, and we can smell it from here. i think it smells nice, like a campfire, but everyone else hates it

08-13-2011, 11:51 AM	#8
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,771	Re: Who's got rain? Finally got rain here in parts of Okla. Rained last nite and part of last week. Absolutely wonderful! Temp last nite was 69. Had two blankets on and the window open. Wind kept blowing the canopy off the courtyard, had to tie it down before resuming sleep. Not supposed to go above 94 today.Brrrrr! Cold front! __________________ Stand and Fight

08-13-2011, 11:54 AM	#9
Willie Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Galveston,TX Contributor Posts: 1,002	Re: Who's got rain? Dry,dry,dry. no rain for a looooong time. We are really suffering here. Rationing in effect,can not wash cars or water lawn etc. __________________ Willie West End Electric Galveston Electricians

08-13-2011, 12:31 PM	#11
jbmid1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,075	Re: Who's got rain? Weather channel is showing a chance of thunderstoms all week for S. Arizona __________________ You can't be too rich, too thin, or have too much firepower.

08-13-2011, 12:39 PM	#12
north tex V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leonard, Tx Posts: 284	Re: Who's got rain? Got enough to settle the dust this morning. Watched rain going around us several times this week. Got cracks in my back yard wider than my fist and some of them are 3 feet deep. Neighbors are trying to fill their's in so their horse won't break a leg. __________________ Project 404 (1974) Vet

08-13-2011, 01:04 PM	#15
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,310	Re: Who's got rain? We got a couple of inches last night. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

08-13-2011, 03:11 PM	#18
HunterAlpha1 Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 1,049	Re: Who's got rain? it's raining here now, maybe if it kills the smell from the swamp burning my sister will let me open all the windows and air out the house

08-13-2011, 03:17 PM	#19
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,382	Re: Who's got rain? Rain rain rain and more rain. Seems like it never ends. Come to SW Fla. and bring a couple of buckets! __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

08-13-2011, 03:36 PM	#20
joncutt87 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kannapolis, NC Contributor Posts: 1,419	Re: Who's got rain? Lots of reason here in nc

08-13-2011, 03:39 PM	#21
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: Who's got rain? Rained this morning when I went to the range. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can."

08-13-2011, 05:11 PM	#22
geds Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,706	Re: Who's got rain? Gettin' windy and about to get another line of storms tonight. We've been blessed with rain this summer. I've only had to run the sprinklers a few weeks all summer.

08-13-2011, 05:30 PM	#23
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: Who's got rain? rain? what's that. __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member