The Rural Voice, 2006-08, Page 7Carol Riemer
sometimes brings relief from the heat,
but it can also contribute to
widespread flooding and the rapid
flow of rivers and streams.
Lightening strikes can create
dangerous situations, knocking out
power lines, igniting fires or causing
personal injury, while strong winds
can uproot trees and cause property
damage to buildings and vehicles.
The young spruce trees at the back
of our property don't like this
extreme heat very much either, so my
husband and I have been taking turns
ferrying water out to those trees that
lie beyond the reach of our extended
garden hose. At first, I was concerned
about the water level in the well, but
it seems to be holding up, no doubt
due to the last severe thunderstorm
that rolled through our area.
That night pyrotechnics lit up the
sky, sending flashes of brilliant white
light through the blinds, before letting
loose with a torrential downpour that
pelted the windows and filled the
ditches to capacity. As we listened to
the thunder rumble overhead and felt
the windowsills shake in response,
we knew it was bound to be another
sleepless night.
The next day, I discovered that
taking a shower can be an adventure,
especially when the hydro goes out.
and the water pump is effectively
deactivated. I also found out that,
during a rain storm, rescuing burgers
from the barbeque to cook them on
an electric stove can offer less than
optimum results during 3 power
outage.
Not as carefree or innocent as it
once was, summer appears to be
experiencing an increased level of
unpredictable weather. This has made
me think about the effects of climate
change and global warming, and how
we need to work toward more
sustainable solutions to the
environmental challenges that we
face. My husband and I are going to
continue turning off the lights we
don't need, conserving water,
recycling, and looking for other
things we can do to help.
It's hard to predict what the future
will bring. All I know is that, when it
comes to cooler weather, we should
be careful what we wish for. Come
January, it just might come true.0
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