tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post48441291040486014..comments2024-03-19T14:52:00.000-07:00Comments on Coming Down the Mountain: Rainy SeasonKaren Jones Gowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-78311224400640521402015-06-28T13:27:38.923-07:002015-06-28T13:27:38.923-07:00We are officially in our winter and its cool here,...We are officially in our winter and its cool here, though no rain and soon we would be in drought season, having to save water. Interesting how different everywhere is. Love the pics.Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-19749423013108143472015-06-28T01:42:40.233-07:002015-06-28T01:42:40.233-07:00What a lovely photo! It's been cool and rainy ...What a lovely photo! It's been cool and rainy here. We've only had a few days that have felt like summer.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-9585815221104851892015-06-25T11:06:09.994-07:002015-06-25T11:06:09.994-07:00Great picture there at the end. It's cold here...Great picture there at the end. It's cold here, though last night it was super chilly, and the day was super sunny. Then a big storm before that. But today, no air one, long sleeves and just a really really nice day.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-7939838860504829882015-06-25T08:31:48.477-07:002015-06-25T08:31:48.477-07:00Terri, The rain picture was taken by my daughter w...Terri, The rain picture was taken by my daughter when she came to visit. I think she really captured the essence of a peaceful rain.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-41609288516869526942015-06-25T08:30:43.681-07:002015-06-25T08:30:43.681-07:00Victoria, Oh so sorry about the tornadoes in your ...Victoria, Oh so sorry about the tornadoes in your part of the country. They can be frightening and devastating. I grew up in central Illinois and tornadoes this time of year were a way of life, and to me a lot more frightening than earthquakes for some reason. I'm glad you are safe.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-23353217397329882452015-06-25T07:25:52.271-07:002015-06-25T07:25:52.271-07:00I agree with Terri. Your photos, Karen, are lovel...I agree with Terri. Your photos, Karen, are lovely and peaceful. Jersey just had tornadoes touch down. Thousands of us are without power or even cell phone service. I'm one of the many. So my hiding in the library is twofold today--time to write and have service. Luckily the tornadoes left my street pretty much intact. However, other neighbors have huge oaks crashed into their homes; cars smashed under other trees; roadways and sidewalks pulled up, and of course, no one has power. Thanks for this calming look at rain, Karen.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-61963864738410925582015-06-25T04:30:58.276-07:002015-06-25T04:30:58.276-07:00Same here in Florida. I have to get errands done e...Same here in Florida. I have to get errands done early or I'll get caught in a downpour! Your photos are lovely!!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-88529298355890638962015-06-24T17:39:03.027-07:002015-06-24T17:39:03.027-07:00I hope so too! No flooding of streets and homes wo...I hope so too! No flooding of streets and homes would be nice.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-18455588449469454872015-06-24T17:38:15.313-07:002015-06-24T17:38:15.313-07:00Jo, I imagine you've gotten caught out in quit...Jo, I imagine you've gotten caught out in quite a few of them! I downloaded one of your books, and I'm looking forward to reading it.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-5553741559723143052015-06-24T17:37:32.096-07:002015-06-24T17:37:32.096-07:00Susan, Rain is such a refreshing gift, you are so ...Susan, Rain is such a refreshing gift, you are so right.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-16362581028578786102015-06-24T17:36:45.003-07:002015-06-24T17:36:45.003-07:00Mirka, And now I can hear it too, love that song!Mirka, And now I can hear it too, love that song!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-87265206579322070382015-06-24T17:36:20.093-07:002015-06-24T17:36:20.093-07:00Stephanie, That must take real planning and discip...Stephanie, That must take real planning and discipline. And no fun to have rain pelting against your newly painted canvas. Wishing you some lovely dry mornings for your art!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-61688076454367205882015-06-24T17:35:05.055-07:002015-06-24T17:35:05.055-07:00Susan, Yes, although we are getting a small respit...Susan, Yes, although we are getting a small respite from it now, and apparently this is called "summer." Kids are off school for a week, it's fairly sunny and so they call it "summer vacation," kind of like spring break in the US.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-49899569090042148702015-06-24T17:33:45.844-07:002015-06-24T17:33:45.844-07:00Alex, The Panajachel temperature is absolutely del...Alex, The Panajachel temperature is absolutely delightful, regardless of what season it is. Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-43332981796813233082015-06-24T17:32:02.409-07:002015-06-24T17:32:02.409-07:00Lee, I look forward to hearing about your trip! It...Lee, I look forward to hearing about your trip! It sounds like a fun adventure.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-22345194428105368032015-06-24T17:31:20.369-07:002015-06-24T17:31:20.369-07:00Maria, Ah yes, the mosquitoes! I see so many birds...Maria, Ah yes, the mosquitoes! I see so many birds everywhere and am glad for their huge mosquito-eating appetites. The other day I saw a small bird swoop down and gobble up a big spider!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-62430192429337291592015-06-24T17:29:30.040-07:002015-06-24T17:29:30.040-07:00Misha, It is convenient! And I'll remember thi...Misha, It is convenient! And I'll remember this in a few months when I'm so tired of it and be grateful for the sunny mornings.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-43609734378591580432015-06-24T17:28:50.490-07:002015-06-24T17:28:50.490-07:00Tara, It is very much like going back in time. My ...Tara, It is very much like going back in time. My husband grew up in northern California in the 1950s and he says it reminds him of that era. Maybe why he feels so at home here!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-86607959706889276122015-06-24T17:27:45.857-07:002015-06-24T17:27:45.857-07:00Inger, I seem to remember "winter" used ...Inger, I seem to remember "winter" used to be the rainy season in California, and the brown hills would turn green. It's very sad that the drought has gone on for so long.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-28420137610808105762015-06-24T08:37:58.370-07:002015-06-24T08:37:58.370-07:00Stephanie, fortunately it isn't every time or ...Stephanie, fortunately it isn't every time or I'd really be in trouble. I can barely function without WiFi.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-56428973598853279762015-06-24T08:36:40.219-07:002015-06-24T08:36:40.219-07:00Hilary, Sometimes it can be an annoyance, like whe...Hilary, Sometimes it can be an annoyance, like when outdoor events are scheduled as you mention, but then people visit England to enjoy the beautiful greenery and gardens and it takes rain and a damp climate to create them.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-33213678953648900862015-06-24T08:33:35.318-07:002015-06-24T08:33:35.318-07:00Stephanie, I do too ! At first there's the sme...Stephanie, I do too ! At first there's the smell of collected dirt and grease coming up from the streets, and then it's all washed away.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-63845519652360313952015-06-24T08:09:52.297-07:002015-06-24T08:09:52.297-07:00Beautiful picture. I love the smell and feel of r...Beautiful picture. I love the smell and feel of rain, especially when it's been a hot, sunny day. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176348103661458022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-45595806491523265822015-06-24T03:58:01.323-07:002015-06-24T03:58:01.323-07:00Hi Karen - rain can be cold too ... we're havi...Hi Karen - rain can be cold too ... we're having lots of wind at the moment - and it' has been raining .. but it's the tennis and cricket season - what on earth do we expect! Keep dry but enjoy that lushness that abounds in Guatemala .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-66656567991962865302015-06-23T14:58:00.935-07:002015-06-23T14:58:00.935-07:00How nice it would be to have a rainy season on cou...How nice it would be to have a rainy season on could rely on here in drought-stricken California. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.com