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Raining

It was raining really hard today.  Raining from the roof turned my yard into a puddle.


The street was starting to look like a  river.


Inside, I have my reminder of Easter.


April already!!!!

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  1. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 2, 2016 at 10:16 PM

    We had quite the storm a couple of days ago- I was so glad to see bright blue skies and no clouds today.

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  2. BarbaraApril 2, 2016 at 10:16 PM

    Well get your lawn mower ready, you should have lots of green grass to take care of.

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  3. BarbApril 2, 2016 at 10:46 PM

    Wow! No wonder that grass is so green. Don't eat all that candy at once, Olga - pace yourself. I've finally found spring at a lower altitude.

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  4. SakuApril 2, 2016 at 11:32 PM

    Wow, it was definitely coming down. I hope the sun comes out soon.

    Have a great weekend!

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  5. Linda ReederApril 3, 2016 at 1:39 AM

    Yup, it's almost the third of April, and time to put away the Easter decorations. The candy is almost gone too. I've been working hard to make it disappear, then I will have to work hard to make it disappear from me!

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  6. AnonymousApril 3, 2016 at 12:40 PM

    Easter has gone and April has come. Lets enjoy the time!

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  7. AnonymousApril 3, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    We haven't had a good rain for a long time, which means I have to run my lawn sprinkler every night now.

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  8. retirementreflectionsApril 3, 2016 at 5:33 PM

    Hi Olga- I am new to your blog and look forward to following it (I am also a retired Special Educator/School Administrator).
    We have just ended our 6 months of rain (Parksville, BC) and now are entering our 6 months of drought (literally).
    Donna
    www.retirementreflections.com

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  9. TaborApril 3, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    Not so much rain here but lots of nasty wind.

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  10. KayApril 3, 2016 at 7:33 PM

    Skies are clear here in Hawaii. Mmm... M&Ms with peanuts would make me smile anyday.

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  11. Granny AnnieApril 3, 2016 at 7:51 PM

    Your remains of an Easter celebration are so sweet

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  12. Granny AnnieApril 3, 2016 at 7:51 PM

    Your remains of an Easter celebration are so sweet

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  13. UnknownApril 4, 2016 at 11:23 AM

    All that wonderful rain. No wonder your yard is so green and vibrant -- unlike mine! I hate this drought.

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  14. Arkansas PattiApril 4, 2016 at 3:16 PM

    Ah yes, April showers bring out the lawn mowers.

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