blog.cleverswine.net » Weather http://blog.cleverswine.net Kevin Noone Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:13:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Slow Gardening http://blog.cleverswine.net/2011/07/18/slow-gardening/ http://blog.cleverswine.net/2011/07/18/slow-gardening/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:15:54 +0000 Kevin http://blog.cleverswine.net/2011/07/18/slow-gardening/

Bellpepper

Originally uploaded by cleverswine


This summer is getting off to a slow start, as are our vegetables. We planted tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, various peppers, and carrots. So far we haven't picked a thing. We've barely reached the 80s in temperature, and we've had more rain than usual. However, despite the lack of veggies, I'm personally enjoying the cool summer.

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Summer came and went.  It was a mild summer, but I'm happy to feel cooler weather.

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Spring was here for a few days, but the cool, wet weather is returning this week. We planted some veggies in the few spots where we get sunlight. Hopefully we'll get something out of them.

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The yard

The yard,
originally uploaded by cleverswine.

This is our back yard. I have no idea how many inches we have so far, but I'd roughly estimate 12". It's still coming down as of Monday morning. After driving to the MAX station this morning, I'm ready for the snow to be gone. Driving through it makes me very nervous.


Check my flickr set for updated snow photos

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]]> http://blog.cleverswine.net/2008/10/09/felony-flats-and-hearses/feed/ 0 Ike Messes Things Up http://blog.cleverswine.net/2008/09/16/ike-messes-things-up/ http://blog.cleverswine.net/2008/09/16/ike-messes-things-up/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:12:16 +0000 Kevin http://cleverswine.net/?p=421 My family in Texas recently sat through yet another hurricane. This time it was Ike, and it was a direct hit to Galveston and Houston. Luckily, my Houston (Katy) peeps went unscathed and those in Nederland/Port Neches had only minor damage to their houses. They were lucky because if the storm surge had been much higher, they would have had flood damage in addition to the wind damage.

On a related note, the streaking Astros were forced to play two "home" games against the Cubs just 90 miles from Chicago in Milwaukee. From what I hear, the Cubs fans that showed up were quite rude and obnoxious. The Astros fans, and players, were understandably angered over the whole ordeal. Given the amazing pitching from the Cubs, we wouldn't have won anyway, but still it would have been good sportsmanship to treat a team in turmoil with a little respect. Most of the Astros players have families that were directly affected by the storm and they had to make a last minute flight to Milwaukee to play a home game in front of their rival's fan base. Not to mention, they are now on the road for an entire week while Houston recovers without them. Oh well, it's just baseball, I reckon.

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Why do people feel compelled to take a summer vacation - when everyone else is doing so - prices are higher - it’s hot and sticky and gross outside?
Read more here

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snow
photo by ArielAmanda

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me

]]> http://blog.cleverswine.net/2008/04/12/perfect-day/feed/ 0 I Think Spring Is Really Here http://blog.cleverswine.net/2008/04/02/i-think-spring-is-really-here/ http://blog.cleverswine.net/2008/04/02/i-think-spring-is-really-here/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:25:12 +0000 Kevin http://cleverswine.net/?p=365 After a week of snow, rain, ice, and hail, I think Spring has finally arrived. Today is a beautiful sunny day in Portland.

spring
photo by orb9220

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