Yesterday I wrote that I really wanted to see some sun.
Today, the sun beamed brightly.
So, early this morning my loving wife woke me to tell me we finally had a dry day, so I needed to get up and start cutting and splitting the rest of the wood.
Okay.
That done, I decided to lie down on the couch for a brief nap - but the wife had a different idea. Since it might be a long time before we got more good weather, she thought I should take this opportunity to trim and mow the lawns.
Okay.
That task finished, I renewed my efforts for a nap, but Robin reminded me that the weeds were overtaking the gardens....
Okay.
Oh, and don't forget to take the pups for a walk out back (it's 2/3 mile) because they have not been exercised since the LAST dry day.
Okay.
Now the day is nearly done. Too tired to take a nap. Gotta unwind, first - and by that time it will be bedtime, anyway.
I'm ready for another rainy day...
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Cool, Wet & LSD
If you have been awake, you have likely noticed that the last two spring and early summer seasons have been unusually cool and wet.
Now, I don't want to worry anyone, but the last time this happened to this degree was in the 1500's-1600's. It lasted a LONG time. In fact, it is thought that the cool, wet summers caused a blight in food crops called "ergot", which creates a compound similar to LSD. When villagers ate the contaminated food, they would appear "crazy", or "spellbound". These episodes were attributed to witchcraft, which in turn led to the witch trials in places such as Salem, Massachusetts.
Just a little bit of trivia.
In fact, the Little Ice Age (called LIA by climatologists) occured from roughly 1150 AD to 1850 AD. It caused Viking farmers and fishermen to become warriors, invading the British Isles to the south. It caused the Black Plague, and starvation killed millions more. And 1816 was recorded as "The Year Without A Summer".
And, the wine country USED to be in England and northern France and the Netherlands. But even today, grapes can no longer grow there - still too cold. The wine country is now in southern France. It is thought that when grapes can once again grow in northern France and England, the Earth's temperature will have finally normalized. Maybe that is all it is trying to do.
It would seem that the "global warming" thing is nothing more than the Earth's temperature trying to get back to normal, following a 700 year "mini ice age" that only ended 150 years ago.
Frankly, I would rather see the warming, and grapes growing once again in northern France than to see all this cool, wet weather that kills our crops and causes everything to become moldy and moss covered. My gardens have drowned for two years in a row.
For those whose curiosity is aroused, consider the following:
During the Little Ice Age of 1150-1850, documented historical records show that glaciers were on the move FORWARD until 1750 or so...
1595: Gietroz (Switzerland) glacier advances, dammed Dranse River, and caused flooding of Bagne with 70 deaths.
1600-10: Advances by Chamonix (France) glaciers cause massive floods which destroyed three villages and severely damaged a fourth. One village had stood since the 1200's.
1670-80's: Maximum historical advances by glaciers in eastern Alps. Noticeable decline of human population by this time in areas close to glaciers, whereas population elsewhere in Europe had risen.
1695-1709: Iceland glaciers advance dramatically, destroying farms.
1710-1735: A glacier in Norway was advancing at a rate of 100 m per year for 25 years.
1748-50: Norwegian glaciers achieved their historical maximum LIA positions.
Aren't you glad they stopped? Of course, the global warming crowd would never tell you these things :o)
And a prediction - I'll bet that this year's hurricane season will threaten Mexico, Texas and Louisiana more than Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Just my guess...
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Now, I don't want to worry anyone, but the last time this happened to this degree was in the 1500's-1600's. It lasted a LONG time. In fact, it is thought that the cool, wet summers caused a blight in food crops called "ergot", which creates a compound similar to LSD. When villagers ate the contaminated food, they would appear "crazy", or "spellbound". These episodes were attributed to witchcraft, which in turn led to the witch trials in places such as Salem, Massachusetts.
Just a little bit of trivia.
In fact, the Little Ice Age (called LIA by climatologists) occured from roughly 1150 AD to 1850 AD. It caused Viking farmers and fishermen to become warriors, invading the British Isles to the south. It caused the Black Plague, and starvation killed millions more. And 1816 was recorded as "The Year Without A Summer".
And, the wine country USED to be in England and northern France and the Netherlands. But even today, grapes can no longer grow there - still too cold. The wine country is now in southern France. It is thought that when grapes can once again grow in northern France and England, the Earth's temperature will have finally normalized. Maybe that is all it is trying to do.
It would seem that the "global warming" thing is nothing more than the Earth's temperature trying to get back to normal, following a 700 year "mini ice age" that only ended 150 years ago.
Frankly, I would rather see the warming, and grapes growing once again in northern France than to see all this cool, wet weather that kills our crops and causes everything to become moldy and moss covered. My gardens have drowned for two years in a row.
For those whose curiosity is aroused, consider the following:
During the Little Ice Age of 1150-1850, documented historical records show that glaciers were on the move FORWARD until 1750 or so...
1595: Gietroz (Switzerland) glacier advances, dammed Dranse River, and caused flooding of Bagne with 70 deaths.
1600-10: Advances by Chamonix (France) glaciers cause massive floods which destroyed three villages and severely damaged a fourth. One village had stood since the 1200's.
1670-80's: Maximum historical advances by glaciers in eastern Alps. Noticeable decline of human population by this time in areas close to glaciers, whereas population elsewhere in Europe had risen.
1695-1709: Iceland glaciers advance dramatically, destroying farms.
1710-1735: A glacier in Norway was advancing at a rate of 100 m per year for 25 years.
1748-50: Norwegian glaciers achieved their historical maximum LIA positions.
Aren't you glad they stopped? Of course, the global warming crowd would never tell you these things :o)
And a prediction - I'll bet that this year's hurricane season will threaten Mexico, Texas and Louisiana more than Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Just my guess...
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
If'n It Don't Rain
It's official - the National Weather Bureau today made Al Gore uneasy by stating this is the coldest June in 27 years (and last June was the second coldest).
I'm beginning to think that Maine is now caught in the Seattle weather pattern of perpetual sogginess, while Seattle has had just the nicest weather - and it's been going on for two years! So, I will not hold my breath that the weekend weather will be nice - but we can always hope.
If it is, I expect to hit the Harrison show on Sunday. It will likely be rather small, but that's OK with me. What I do not plan on doing, as you might expect, is attend the Sanford show on Saturday. I'm just not getting the impression that anything will have improved. I have received a few emails from the organizers over the last three months, but they have avoided commenting on any improvements. Maybe it will be a quality show - if so, I'm sure someone out there will inform me.
For those of you still filling your calendar or date book, two shows have been added - Yellowstone Campground on August 8 and Lions Club New Gloucester Fair Show on October 17.
I don't know about you, but I really need to see some SUN!
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I'm beginning to think that Maine is now caught in the Seattle weather pattern of perpetual sogginess, while Seattle has had just the nicest weather - and it's been going on for two years! So, I will not hold my breath that the weekend weather will be nice - but we can always hope.
If it is, I expect to hit the Harrison show on Sunday. It will likely be rather small, but that's OK with me. What I do not plan on doing, as you might expect, is attend the Sanford show on Saturday. I'm just not getting the impression that anything will have improved. I have received a few emails from the organizers over the last three months, but they have avoided commenting on any improvements. Maybe it will be a quality show - if so, I'm sure someone out there will inform me.
For those of you still filling your calendar or date book, two shows have been added - Yellowstone Campground on August 8 and Lions Club New Gloucester Fair Show on October 17.
I don't know about you, but I really need to see some SUN!
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Sanford
Courtesy of Roxanne Gerry:
SANFORD — The Sanford Elks will hold their 15th Annual Rod, Antique Auto and Air Show at the Sanford Regional Airport on Route 109 on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration to participate will take place between 7 and 10 a.m. and costs $5. First-place trophies will be awarded in 20 separate categories. For more information, call Jay Van Tassell at 207-432-4011 or Adam Brock at 207-636-6664.
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SANFORD — The Sanford Elks will hold their 15th Annual Rod, Antique Auto and Air Show at the Sanford Regional Airport on Route 109 on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration to participate will take place between 7 and 10 a.m. and costs $5. First-place trophies will be awarded in 20 separate categories. For more information, call Jay Van Tassell at 207-432-4011 or Adam Brock at 207-636-6664.
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Dunno...
A while back I invited the Sanford Elks to advertise their 2009 show in the HotKarz directory and calendar, as I do for all shows. The new fella they have running this year's show said "Great!", and told me it would be held on June 27th. He said he would provide further info so I could post it.
He never did. I contacted him again and he said the info would be coming soon. It never came. And I have not seen any fliers for it. So I cannot say if they are having the show or not. But I thought it was only fair to at least let y'all know that it MAY be held at the airport in Sanford on the 27th. Nothing else is known.
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He never did. I contacted him again and he said the info would be coming soon. It never came. And I have not seen any fliers for it. So I cannot say if they are having the show or not. But I thought it was only fair to at least let y'all know that it MAY be held at the airport in Sanford on the 27th. Nothing else is known.
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Monday, June 22, 2009
All New Cruise for NH
Weirs Beach Go-kart Track Cruise Night
Every Wednesday Night, from July 1 through September 2, 2009.
Cruise your spruced up classic, decked out custom, or banged up beater down to Weirs Beach Go-kart Track (across from Funspot), Rte. 3, Laconia, NH. It doesn't matter if it's a Ford, Chevy, Dodge or foreign vehicle, all are welcome! Don't have a car, truck or motorcycle to show off at cruse night? Stop on by anyways and have a look at all the beautiful rides! Discounted go-kart rides and $1 hot dogs & soft-serve ice cream from 6-8p. DON'T MISS IT!!!!!
Contact: Heather Hickey
Rte. 3 (582 Endicott St. N), Laconia, NH
603-366-4177
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Every Wednesday Night, from July 1 through September 2, 2009.
Cruise your spruced up classic, decked out custom, or banged up beater down to Weirs Beach Go-kart Track (across from Funspot), Rte. 3, Laconia, NH. It doesn't matter if it's a Ford, Chevy, Dodge or foreign vehicle, all are welcome! Don't have a car, truck or motorcycle to show off at cruse night? Stop on by anyways and have a look at all the beautiful rides! Discounted go-kart rides and $1 hot dogs & soft-serve ice cream from 6-8p. DON'T MISS IT!!!!!
Contact: Heather Hickey
Rte. 3 (582 Endicott St. N), Laconia, NH
603-366-4177
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