i haven't had to water

I'm starting to think about building an ark. It's been raining since Saturday afternoon. They had to close Hershey Park and Knobles because of flooding. That's a lot of rain. And it's a weird rain. It pours while the sun is bright, as well as when it was dark and cloudy. The wind kicking up is the only true sign that the rain is on it's way.

Today was the first day since Saturday that there was a serious break in the rain, and I wasn't on a print deadline. I seized the day and decided to work in the yard. It was starting to look like no body lived here. Lydia helped. Then we packed up the car with the plant matter to go to the compost center. Oh, and we took the dog.

The dog wasn't allowed in the compost center.

Then we headed to Monocacy Park. We didn't do the natural trail because it was mud. We just walked in the park. It wasn't far, and for the most part it was not flooded. Some places were muddy.

The creek was trying really hard to stay put. The rain after we left almost guaranteed.

They are doing a lot of work in the park stabilizing the creek beds, and establishing natural wetlands on either side. I fear all the rain will undo all the works that's been done. The waterfowl was actually bobbing down the creek which was running fast.

Miles/Steps:   1
Weather:        low 70s, overcast, with 75% humidity
Wildlife:         4 American Pekin (Long Island Ducks),  Neroida (water snake), and about 12 Canadian-American geese
Extra:             This park is heavily used, especially weekends. Lydia went to throw out the dog poop and the cans were all full. Wouldn't you think that emptying the trash at city parks would be Job #1 on Monday?

 Clearly the snake didn't want his picture taken. He's yelling at me!