Dealing with Drought

For us, this year has been far worse than any other for the lack of rain.

In previous drought years, it seemed we'd get just enough of a passing shower to make the fields grow.

This year, we have not made enough hay and our cattle's future is quite uncertain. We're looking for hay to buy, but if it can't be found, they'll have to go to market.

I am worrying about our well. I have placed an oven timer in the bathroom to ensure 3 minute showers.

I am sorry to say that, growing up on a well and always living on a well, water has been a commodity I've taken for granted. I have taken my share of 15 minute showers. It is hard to beat a long hot shower when your muscles are sore and you're aching from a day of hard gardening or whatever.

I also keep pails in the bathroom to catch the cold water from the spigot. It takes a long time for the hot water to find its way to the tub. I use the cold water on my flowers.

In the Times today, the story was the drought isn't as bad as it was in 2002. We beg to differ.

We think it is worse.