Green, Blue, and Wet

Last week held all the elements of Late Spring/Early Summer. There were a few frosty nights, more than a few sun warmed days, and a chunk and a half of rain.

The residue of a tropical storm resulted in the first rain event. It had been dry-ish for the preceding week or so. It's not so dry anymore.

Other rain events included short, intense sun showers that washed smashed bugs and layers of pollen from cars and trucks.

The sun eventually came back and the long, mystical process of drying out the area began.

The sun scorched roads dried faster than the en-puddled lawns.

The sun/rain combo did a nice job coloring the sky.

Local critters seemed to take the wet and warmer in stride.

The less furry seemed to revel in this new, damper change of pace.

And now the great literature section of last week's summary entitled "Ode to the Mosquito".

I hate you.
For transcripts of this fine, heartfelt composition send $50 (US) and we'll get that right out to you.

In addition to damp fuzzies, soaked lawns, and vast herds of mosquitoes the rains have helped color the area in the most brilliant shades of green.

The lake temperature hit 65°F. That's warm enough for swimming while cold enough to not really enjoy it.

All the rain pushed the lake level up, but the previous dry still has the measurement down an inch and a half from the high of May. That's good. The lake could stand to lose a foot (or two) of water. The forecast is for hot and sunny before the next round of rain. That should subtract another inch or two and add a few more degrees. Unfortunately, that should also ensure another hoard of minibeasts. If you're coming to the northwoods, bring DEET and fly swatters, and maybe a baseball bat for the bigger bugs.

-Nemo fears becoming more mosquito bite than man.

Green, Blue, and Wet

June 8th through 14th, 2020