"Nellie" > wrote in message
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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.
>
> 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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many golf courses us reclaimed water. They use a lot, so it makes sense to
add a pipeline.