Rain

[handieman]

For all you out of towners, it has rained steadily since early Sunday evening. I do not know the total rainfall at this hour but I'm sure someone does and will contribute to this topic. When one see's 149 folks online in TOTV, you can be assured it's raining and we all have cabin fever.
I won't complain too loudly for it was very much needed.
Think I'll sharpen the blades on the mower:crap2:
2:30 PM Tuesday
Handie

[Campbell soup]

That is just too funny....I was wondering why everyone had the green light by their name on the last couple of days. :jester:

[tankdvr1950]

Handie....i think i will take all the rain....as opposed to the 31 degree temp this morning here in upstate NY

[golfnut]

5 inches plus and counting............GN

[rshoffer]

Reminds me of the song on McCartney's album, Band on thr Run....Mamunia.

[KathieI]

I just started to build the ark!!
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[swrinfla]

In my nearly four and a half years here, this is the only time that I can recall when we've had nearly constant rain for what is now approaching 48 hours! Sometimes it's heavy, sometimes it's light, and sometimes it isn't raining at all. But, the bottom line says, we've had a whale of a lot of rain, and right when that's exactly how much we needed.

I'm sure the golfers and other sports enthusiasts will become grumpy very soon. To them, I say, "Hang in there. This, too, shall pass!"

SWR

:beer3:

[Sgt Mac]

Our new puppy doesn't want to go out side to do his duty in keeping our lawn yellow :shrug:
He now watches the weather channel. has anyone gone by 441 across from SS the lake was just about dried up I would think it is filling up by now
and many more low spots also does anyone know?

Barely sitting up drinking liquids :beer3:
Da Sgt

[Bogie Shooter]

The water level in all the ponds is rising.

[chuckinca]

In my nearly four and a half years here, this is the only time that I can recall when we've had nearly constant rain for what is now approaching 48 hours! Sometimes it's heavy, sometimes it's light, and sometimes it isn't raining at all. But, the bottom line says, we've had a whale of a lot of rain, and right when that's exactly how much we needed.

I'm sure the golfers and other sports enthusiasts will become grumpy very soon. To them, I say, "Hang in there. This, too, shall pass!"

SWR

:beer3:


Weather forecast is for Rain solid for the next ten days in TV.

[SNOK]

Although I am not in TV permanently yet, I am glad to hear about the much needed rain. Hopefully, this is the beginning of the end for the drought. Here in Oklahoma, we have had 22 (yep that's twenty-two) consecutive days of rain. Naturally, we're way above normal for the year. Of course, sping rain in Oklahoma also means tornados and violent thunder storms. I really can't wait to get to a place that thinks 2 days of rain is a lot. I'm also tired of our TV home caretaker telling me how dry everything is in TV. Hope to see lots of green (especially on the golf courses) when we visit next month.

[ejp52]

I just started to build the ark!!
http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/weathermanf3.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Save me a seat Kathie.:pepper2:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubit

[golfnut]

reminds me of home................GN

[blaZen]

OK..OK..rshoffer!!.....You got me; had to look up the lyrics:coolsmiley::coolsmiley:

[nONIE]

OMG, Its nothing but blue skys and beautiful weather in Upstate N.Y today,.

ummmm! Whats wrong with this picture????


Im really glad your getting the much needed rain. Besides all your happy plants and trees I was getting worried about the ducks and birds on all the ponds. I think they were probably worried too!;)

[KathieI]

Weather forecast is for Rain solid for the next ten days in TV.

CHUCK!!!!! I used to like youuuuu.. :yuck::swear:
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[nONIE]

Is that true????

sure does sound like the normal forcast for up here!

[Shirleevee]

It's not rain, it's TV crying because it misses, me, Donna and Nonie!:sigh:

[Halle]

A Beautiful Day in Alaska!:wave:

We have had Wonderful weather for the last two weeks and more sunshine in the forecast. Almost makes you forget the 7 months of snow.

Also happy to hear TV is getting the much needed rain, may not be great for sports but is good news for my lawn.

[nONIE]

It's not rain, it's TV crying because it misses, me, Donna and Nonie!:sigh:

Shirl, ya think????

I like that alot, what say you miss Kathie, is it TV tears cause it misses its snowbirds???:shrug:

[kit9240]

Chuck - I saw the forecast for rain for the next 10 days also.........sure hope it's not true......I'll be there next week and I want it to be sunny and warm!!! I hope it's all over with by the weekend! I've been checking the webcams for the past 2 nites and there isn't a soul around! No line dancers tonite :-(

[KathieI]

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[KathieI]

Shirl, ya think????

I like that alot, what say you miss Kathie, is it TV tears cause it misses its snowbirds???:shrug:


But of course, you know that already!

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[Helene2008]

Well, I'm here until Monday....hope we see a little sunshine....but I know we need the rain. We are at Colony using the internet.....so there is always something to do.

[sandybill2]

I KNOW we need the rain and I Love seeing it BUT I had company arrive on Saturday evening---from Virginia---STUCK in a I95 accident for 2 hours---NO movement--out of the car and making friends with everyone---Finally arrived Sat evening around 8:30. Sunday was WONDERFUL---polo game, pool time, and then on to Sumter Landing to see entertainment----RAINED so much that we stopped at Waterfront Inn to get out of rain--enjoyed that time BUT since then NON stop rain---don't know what to do with company when we are ALL STUCK IN HOUSE. Did do the trolley ride today and then to Katie Belle's for entertainment. They will be here until Sat AM---Hope I can keep them fed, entertained, etc. All suggestions welcomed!!!!! I Love the Villages and know the RAIN is badly needed--I always make lemonade when handed lemons but hard to do when you have company. Any suggestions for rainy day activities would be greatly appreciated.

[nONIE]

Sandy,

I believe Church on the Square has entertainment almost ervery night of the week. Also check your Daily Sun newspaper, it should give you some ideas.

If your company likes flea markets, there is the Markets of Marion Fridays thru Sundays. Savannah CC shows are worth checking out, There are movie theatres in both town squares, indoor exercise classes at the different country clubs, billiards, ping pong, and just for fun dance classes . The Thursday Daily Sun has a section that lists all the clubs classes, and indoor activities for the week. There seems to be something for everyone in this part of the newspaper.Hope this helps!

[golfnut]

It's still pouring, this is good, hopefully it will let up in the morning for those who are entertaining...............Gn

[2Wheels]

Sunday afternoon to Wednesday midnight 6.25" and still coming down...

[chuckinca]

Maybe Tuesday Midnight?


Unless they moved the dateline.


And only 8 more days of rain!

[tom60]

For all you out of towners, it has rained steadily since early Sunday evening. I do not know the total rainfall at this hour but I'm sure someone does and will contribute to this topic. When one see's 149 folks online in TOTV, you can be assured it's raining and we all have cabin fever.
I won't complain too loudly for it was very much needed.
Think I'll sharpen the blades on the mower:crap2:
2:30 PM Tuesday
Handie
Its now 9am on wed and i just emptied my rain gauge like i have been doing every morning. The total i have gotten since all of this rain started six days ago is ten and one half inches. Give or take maybe a 16th inch. Need to get out and mow bad but i cant.

[movinsoon]

I love the rain but would really really really like it to take a break on Friday while the movers deliver my furniture.

[graciegirl]

It really looked bad from space on the weather channel. All orange and it looked like it was circling. Well all seems O.K. this morning but I thought maybe you were getting strong winds. At least the wild fires are dampened and the ponds are getting filled and the aquafir should be filling as well. Maybe someday we can water more than once a week!

[SUNNYMARYANN]

bring out the popcorn and photo albums.

[Whalen]

The ninth at Kilimanjaro is starting to take on water.
Let us know when our friends in Bonita near the ponds need help filling up sand bags.
It's really gettin wet down here.
Gurgle, gurgle:22yikes:

[bestmickey]

Gee, I was just starting to get a little tan and all the rains came. I know it's needed, but wish it would stop soon. Hadley is still heavenly, however.

[KathieI]

Gee, I was just starting to get a little tan and all the rains came. I know it's needed, but wish it would stop soon. Hadley is still heavenly, however.

Lower Hadley is about to be 6 feet under water if it doesn't stop soon. I'm gonna need help with sandbags, Whalen, the creek behind me is arising....

[Boomer]

Soooooo, are you saying that it's not a beautiful day in The Villages? And everybody in TV is rained in? Cannot go outside to play? And it is supposed to keep on raining and raining and raining? Whatever will Villagers do with all that time indoors? Oh My! What if the birthrate goes up next February.

Boomer

[Cassie325]

Soooooo, are you saying that it's not a beautiful day in The Villages? And everybody in TV is rained in? Cannot go outside to play? And it is supposed to keep on raining and raining and raining? Whatever will Villagers do with all that time indoors? Oh My! What if the birthrate goes up next February.

Boomer


You will have your pick of houses....everyone will have to sell their homes and move out!!!:beer3:



as for the rain:
All I can say is that I am desperate for some sunshine....we have plans to go to Naples for the weekend....staying at a beautiful place....but won't go unless there is some sunshine!!

[Whalen]

Lower Hadley is about to be 6 feet under water if it doesn't stop soon. I'm gonna need help with sandbags, Whalen, the creek behind me is arising....

Hope it's not a bad moon arising too!
All kidding aside, they're talking about flood warnings in Central Fl.

Boomer,
We can sing in the rain. We can fill sand bags and sing Goombya, another Beautiful Day in the Villages.:laugh:

[SUNNYMARYANN]

I hope you dont get flooded. Where are the highest points in the Villages? Which Village is the highest above sea level? Already lost a house to Katrina so I need to know sea levels before I buy again.

[Boomer]

I just looked at your weather. That is a lot of rain. I sure hope you get a break soon. I bet things will be really lush and green and beautifully tropical when it finally stops.

Boomer

[l2ridehd]

So what is the total up to now? And when will it stop?

[joannej]

I hope you dont get flooded. Where are the highest points in the Villages? Which Village is the highest above sea level? Already lost a house to Katrina so I need to know sea levels before I buy again.
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We live in Mallory Square (Madison Villas). We can see the rooftops of houses in a distance!!! If we get flooded out up there, then we're all in TROUBLE!!

[graciegirl]

Hadley Hill is high, You can see the space shot clearly from the Odell Center.

[tom60]

Now that it has quit raining i have a new total for my yard in santo domingo. This morning i poured out three more inches from my rain gauge giving me a total of 13 and one half inches for the entire rain event which lasted about 6 days.

[kyblue]

Thought it was funny looking at the web cam for Sumpter last night - the band was there - but - no people. Looked totally empty.

Cincy is beautiful this week - but - we still would rather be at our home South.

[SUNNYMARYANN]

ok Hadley is one of my choices but will also have to take a look at Mallory. In Katrina my new house (30 days ) was 9ft 3in above sealevel and we had four feet of water inside the house.

[In awe of TV]

SMA - How awful for you!

I'd definitely research the high ground! I must develop a spreadsheet with all these facts . . .

Seriously, good luck with the rain, I sincerely hope there is no flooding.

[Hancle704]

The rain is a blessing as it will help the aquifers. It may also keep the normal May-June Love Bug infestation under control. The longer you live here, the more you will see the great variety of weather cycles. In the "normally dry" January of 1998 right after Pete Wahl made the dry season is upon us proclamation, in his weekly Pete's Place Column in The Daily Sun, we had close to a month of torrential rains with ponds overflowing, streets closed and flooded homes and golf courses. TV has done great things since with the water management systems they've installed and we no longer see the flooding we had back then.

Lastly, one good thing about the rain, you don't have to shovel it out of your driveway.

[handieman]

Google Earth says the high part of Mallory is 140 meters above sea level, Not to worry the recent 10-13 inches of rain is all stored away in all the detention ponds and they look great. Paradise is soon to return to normal and Life is good
Handie

[Donna]

So glad to hear it rained so much! We needed all that and more!!! :sigh:

[chuckinca]

Google Earth says the high part of Mallory is 140 meters above sea level, Not to worry the recent 10-13 inches of rain is all stored away in all the detention ponds and they look great. Paradise is soon to return to normal and Life is good
Handie


Believe that's feet not meters.

Odell at Morse is elev 70 ft, top of Murphy's Estate Dr is elev 145 ft

[SteveFromNY]

ok Hadley is one of my choices but will also have to take a look at Mallory. In Katrina my new house (30 days ) was 9ft 3in above sealevel and we had four feet of water inside the house.

Height above sea level is relavant but it seems more important is the ability of the local infrastructure to deal with the water. If you are 100' above sea level, but in a gully or depression anyway, you could still flood. In looking around here this week it is easy to see how carefully this place has been designed to deal with these monsoon-like rains. During the heaviest of rains, the drainage depressions between houses would fill up some, but they'd run off into the street, and then into the storm drains and then into the retention ponds.It's really a remarkable feat to be able to handle the amount of rain we've received (which I had guess was around 9" or 10" based on the news reports from Ocala and Leesburg - but will stand corrected that someone measured at 13"). This place is really well designed!

[Russ_Boston]

Since it started raining on Monday I've played 18 with a TOTV member on Monday. Went to downtown Disney for lunch, shopping and a movie on Tuesday since we had to go to the airport for a pickup. Went to a lunch gathering of friends on Wednesday along with a few games of bowling in SS. Did a full day of Sea World and Arabian Nights with my son and his girlfriend on Thursday.

The point is that there are always things to do in and around TV even when on a rainy vacation. We've had enough now though. It can stop for my last 9 days!

Russ

[handieman]

Believe that's feet not meters.

Odell at Morse is elev 70 ft, top of Murphy's Estate Dr is elev 145 ft
I stand corrected. Old eyes is my excuse:bowdown:
Handie

[tom60]

I had another 3/4 inch of rain in my gauge this morning . It rained last nite. So now my grand total for the month of may is 14 and 1/4 inches . Almost all of it coming in the last 7 to 10 days. They said on the radio this morning that the drought is finally over.

[chuckinca]

Ten day weather outlook is still solid rain every day.

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[graciegirl]

Is anyone thinking to help Kathie with that Ark?

[dtorch]

The rain total from Sunday afternoon until noon today( Friday) varies from 9.8 in to 11.00 ins. The village reporting the most was Virginia Trace

[dtorch]

The rain total from Sunday afternoon until noon today( Friday) varies from 9.8 in to 11.00 ins. The village reporting the most was Virginia TraceThere are still scattered showers coming our way.

[jinker]

Which is worse? Drought or excess rain? The prospect of a sinkhole scares me. Do they occur more because of a drought or when the rain is excessive?

[chuckinca]

I had another 3/4 inch of rain in my gauge this morning . It rained last nite. So now my grand total for the month of may is 14 and 1/4 inches . Almost all of it coming in the last 7 to 10 days. They said on the radio this morning that the drought is finally over.


Average rainfall for May is 3.79".

14.25 inches is 3.76 months of average rain.