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Donna Harbertson (Persinger)
Well Easter and Conference are over and it was inspiring and enjoyed having as many of my family who were in town over for dinner. Today is supposed to be a nice slow soaking rain which we desperately need, but so far only saw a few sprinkles on our windshield as we drove home from Ogden. Another weather disappointment. I also got a notice from Weber Conservation Learning Garden about watering. l: No Watering between 10 am and 6 pm 2: No excessive water use. 3: Repair any leaks in watering system. 4: No water runoff from property. Reasonable so far, but from what has been said on TV, I think they will be coming up with more rules. I also read about the new water restrictions on CA. A lot of pressure to remove grass and change landscaping, and also a mandated 25% reduction in water use for property owners. Some stating that last year they were paying approx. $600 per month for water. I hope we aren't following in CA's footsteps as far a drought goes, but am not sure how long this will last. This is the warmest I have ever seen it here, and the lowest water for use starting in spring and summer usage. The runoff is almost over, very little snow patches to be seen. It says we have enough for this year, but not sure about next year. I wouldn't mind removing grass in front yard, but it would be a lot of work and money to change landscaping and I don't want zeroscaping. I love lawn in my back yard. I guess time and mother nature will be dictating our yard futures. We lived in Barstow, CA from 1974 to 1978 so I know what living in a desert is like. I did learn to love Barstow, but mostly because of the people we knew and loved. I have to admit that even the desert has its beauty, every place we have lived has had its beauty and good people, but I really don't like the heat and would not like to return to it. We have our solar panels installed now and so far are making more power than we are using. We haven't had an actual bill since it has been installed, and know we will be paying at least $9-10 a month which is a fee for having a connection with Utah Power. I hope all this expense is worth it, we will be finding out when the air conditioning starts running how much of a savings we will be having. If this weather keeps up it will be sooner rather than later. My husband is active in the Masons and Scottish Rite and has a state office this year. It is sure taking a lot of his time in meetings, but there is a perk, he is getting fed at most of the meetings, and I do not have to cook all this week, and three times next week, etc., etc... Good thing I have left overs from Easter dinner. I cook most our meals, but it is not bad to not have to cook. It will end when this year is over. We are going on a church history vacation two weeks in July, and the Mason's don't meet the month of August. So mostly cooking in August, and only part of July. Life is good. I hope you Californians can get together for lunch and have some enjoyable talking about now and then. My husband's school has a reunion yearly, but not as big as the 50 they had last year. I am glad we will be meeting again in 3 years. When I read the obits, it gets scary sometimes, many more deaths starting in the 40's. But we can't worry about the end of our lives, but live the fullest in the now of our lives. Hope everyone has a great April, with lots of rain and good health, good family, and good fun. Talk later.......Donna
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