"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.

Thank you. I very much hope I will not be reading about fires ...

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