"Cabrito del Bosque" > wrote in message
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> On 5/24/2015 6:51 PM, Nellie wrote:
>> 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.
>>>
>>> Is anyone here affected? It sounds very frightening!
>>>
>>> --
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>>
>>
>> We are very affected here in the SFBayArea. Starting June 1, we will be
>> rationed with a warning for the first infraction, a small fine for the
>> second and a heavy-duty one for the third.
>>
>> Our family has been doing all that we can, but I will not compromise
>> health, safety, or cleanliness (as if anyone would) It's tough because
>> being the eternal optimist, I planted several things last Autumn thinking
>> that 'yes indeedy we would have rain.' In January, I planted three rose
>> bushes. Now I am committed to these living things I plan to save water
>> on household chores and use what I have left of our ration on the
>> outdoors.
>>
>> It is disheartening to see the golf courses all nice and green. My DH and
>> I went to Sacramento last week and passed through agricultural country.
>> I was shocked to see the new plantings everywhere; grapevines, of course,
>> but also trees, lots of them, possibly almond; I couldn't tell from the
>> car.
>>
>> It is sad to think about the animals that will have to do with less food
>> because there will not be enough water for their hay or whatever else
>> they eat. This happened the last time we had this severe of a drought and
>> it was awful to read about.
>>
>> Other than the water issue there is the horrendously real danger of fire.
>> That is very scary. You will be reading about that soon.
>>
>> Nellie
>>
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>
> I recall some years back when it burned into Oakland and Berkely too,
> iirc.
>
> Scary indeed.

Yes, that was truly awful.

Cherei