I just checked New Hampshire’s current drought Map: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?NH
As of right now things are looking pretty good. I was concerned at the end of winter. The snow pack wasn’t that great going into the warmer weather. It looks like we’ve had enough rain to keep things under control. That’s a relief.
We’ve been fortunate. I’ve friends and family in other parts of the country dealing with triple digit temperatures. We’ve had pleasant days in the mid 70s during the same time period. It looks like we are not going to be affected by heat domes in the near future.
If conditions stay good it’ll be great for local agriculture. I might be stocking up on local foods at the end of the summer. For me that will mean mostly potatoes, squash, carrots, beans, and apples. Might be a bad time for anything grown in California. There are other regions also suffering from drought and heat. You might want to see what your area grows and how that’s working out.
My dad used to tell me stories about when he was a kid. On Christmas he would get an orange in his Christmas stocking. It was a big deal. I always remember him thoroughly enjoying oranges as an adult. He was delighted that he could get one anytime he wanted.
We may be reaching a point in the not too distant future where certain foods will once again be a rare treat.
-Sixbears
Yeah it has been a bit warm here lately. Of course we just consider it normal , along with a some ice cold sweet tea here.
ReplyDeleteThe sweet potatoes are thriving , but it done kilt the russets.
Kathy got me a new cooler for Dads day , damn things big nuff to use as a coffin lol.
Bonus , she gave me three new wife beater shirts from Bass Pro too. Along with a yard type thermocell skeeter getter.
Life might be hot , but it is good.
Getting into the high 30s tonight. Unusual, but so it goes. A wife that gives you wife beaters really cares. Sweet potatoes don't even grow up here. Glad you guys are well.
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