On 5/24/2015 11:57 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>> On Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 3:32:44 AM UTC-7, Ophelia wrote:
>>> I have noticed several people here mention California. We have had a
>>> lot
>>> of
>>> stuff on tv about the lack of water there. We were shown the huge
>>> reservoirs with very little water in them. They were showing how people
>>> with lush grass and full swimming pools were being demonised.
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>>> Is anyone here affected? It sounds very frightening!
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>> While people want to demonize the almond, the water it takes to grow
>> one is the same as what's used to flush away a wee.
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> I love almonds. I am not sure why anyone would demonise them?
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Because, much like the pecan, they're water hogs - 8 gallons per nut.

It's all about choices with water, who and what needs it most.