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Constant RAIN!!!

FastDogWalker2 — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 13:51:12 GMT

It has been raining nonstop here - I am getting so frustrated! We have two dogs and try as I might they can't help but track in dirt and grass bits. I want a day to throw open the windows, clean and vacuum EVERYTHING and let some fresh air in! Where is Spring? BTW I am in SE VA.

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Deb665 — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:04:42 GMT

I understand! We have been getting rain for so long that my backyard is like a quagmire! I have two older dogs and have “inherited” a 7 month old Yorkie who is not totally housebroken. My carpet will never be the same after tracking in all the dirt, mud and trash. The rain has stopped for a day or two, so I’m hopeful I can get things cleaned up before the next round of rain. I’m in central Arkansas.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:06:22 GMT

We've had record rains this year in the DC area.

However, I am happy that I don't have to shovel rain ;o)

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:08:49 GMT

We need the trees to leaf out and start soaking up some of this rain!

I'm north and probably west of you and I agree, things are nasty. I was walking my dog the other day and I got sucked down in the mud and fell onto a pile of snow (twisting my leg in the process).

When he goes in the back yard, it's a process to clean him of all the mud between his toes, and on his legs, and on his underbelly before he can come back in. My carpet is looking worse for the wear.

I'd like to have a section of fence installed in the yard but it's too wet.

Even if the rain slacks up, it's not going to be dry 'til summer. Spring usually brings rain, though. Flooding is a very real concern.

I wish you well!

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Snoopp — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:29:34 GMT

The lawn won't be able to be cut if it doesn't dry up. The mower will just tear up the grass and mud. Some areas feel like living in a swamp.

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Ketra — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:33:53 GMT

I’m hoping for a 3 month drought this summer. We need it!

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mac116 — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:02:06 GMT

My woe is SNOW! Over 33 inches in FEBRUARY alone. We have had to have our driveway cleared out by our hired snowblower guy 7 times already. $$$$$ Yikes!

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GCR18 — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:20:54 GMT

I saw pictures from friends in Knoxville. The southern rain is causing lots of damage. We have snow and the high winds today. Can't look out the window as snow is stuck in the screens and windows. Spring will be here eventually.

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DREAMON — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:33:46 GMT

Here on the beach in Southern New Jersey we have had a ton of rain since last Spring.....I sure hope this pattern changes real soon. Everything is covered with green mold..yuck.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:39:57 GMT

It has rained and been gloomy in Georgia for just about two weeks straight, but, after storms and heavy rain early this Morning, the sun is out and there’s not a cloud in the sky.

I’ve never been so happy to see anything in my life, LOL. It’s uplifting. The gloom gets to me after awhile.

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ScenicMaine — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:43:27 GMT

@FastDogWalker2

Can't say that I blame you. It's difficult enought with 1 dog, never mind 2. Our Connie, keeps putting off doing her chores in this weather. But, right now, she's out in the backyard playing soccer! Hope she does her poos.

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ScenicMaine — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:57:03 GMT

To all of you experiencing terrible weather, I hope the sun comes out & brightens your days soon. I know when we have several days in a row of dreary weather, the sun is always welcomed.

Today is one of those raw, rainy days & tomorrow, we have 40-50 mph winds due. DH will not be happy working outside at the lumber yard. This type of weather brings in all the last minute pellet shoppers, etc. We've been blessed he's been semi-retired for over a year, he couldn't take the back breaking work like he use to.

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nomar — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 16:59:24 GMT

Our rain FINALLY moved out yesterday, but the wind is brutal. On a good note, maybe the wind will dry out the mud. Mud season has started very early this year. Just walking out to the bird feeders is a challenge...slipping and sliding through mud where the grass has given up.

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stevieb — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 17:59:56 GMT

Since the fall of 2017 something has happened and it seems that we've seen more rain in the D.C. area than I can ever remember... Summer was a complete wash out... I'm thoroughly sick of it and, at the same time, frighteningly, it's been so consistent that I think I'm almost getting used to it... When the sun shines, I'm not quite sure what to do with it anymore...