Wish I could send some of the rain we had today about 3", but also had lots to lightening & thunder with it. Didn't get on until afternoon when it finally quit. Where we live is a higher area and don't get flooded, but lots of people got caught out in areas that it did flood.
rahrah1820
Jun 7, 2018
Back in the '50s in Phoenix, everyone used irrigation, so there were a lot of huge irrigation ditches. When the monsoons came, the ditches always overflowed and lives were lost. They finally got the situation under control, but I remember being so afraid of those ditches as a child. Streets would flood as well. The ground gets so dry and hard during the 115 degree weather, so when the monsoons come in, the water just flows right off the dirt for a few days until the ground starts soaking up the water. I'm so glad you're out of harms way, on the higher ground. Do you enjoy the thunder? I like it somewhat.
CatLadyOKC
Jun 9, 2018
Not at all, had it hit in the back yard, blew the utilities of the back of house & had to replace lots of appliances & tv's. I unplug computer stuff, and go down stairs the attic in most of the area is only about 3/4 foot.
CatLadyOKC
Jun 9, 2018
P.S. 3 to 4 ft. high (attic). Need to read these before I post it!
rahrah1820
Jun 9, 2018
Lol, I forget to proofread often, too. During the monsoons I unplug the tv and computer. That's when we have the most lightning. Arizona doesn't have many houses with basements, like other States do. There are some attics though. But they are higher than 3/4 foot! lol
CatLadyOKC
Jun 9, 2018
Don't have many houses have basements in our area, water table is to high & they get water in them. The front view of the house has steep roof no windows in 2nd floor but sides & back has windows in them one on each side & 4 across the back. The 2 car attached garage is only 1 story but it does have a small attic about it for storage.
Definitely looks like one of them is infanticipating. I hope that is her husband standing by her. I thought she had her head down so she would get all of her in the picture without losing her head during the photo-shoot and that's the ONLY way they should be shot..
You are right about the probable pregnancy. Definitely a female as she is quite a bit smaller than the probable male.
ParsonWayne
Oct 11, 2016
Good one Pixi. Maybe that is how she got in that condition by starting out necking.
pixipixil
Oct 11, 2016
What kind of job do giraffes apply for?
Overseer.
ParsonWayne
Oct 12, 2016
Good one pixi. Hope you don't mind me using your nickname instead of your full name. I would hate to be a giraffe and get a sore throat. It would take a gallon of medicine to treat it.
pixipixil
Oct 13, 2016
Imagine trying to gargle!
You come up with puns I'd never have thought of. You really keep me going.
pixipixil
Oct 14, 2016
I hope it's okay I call you Parson. You can call me Pixi anytime. I was so tired yesterday my "nap" lasted until supper so I never got back to you.
I feel really bad today. I don't even have the strength to fix myself a cup of tea. I pray that God will make me feel better soon. Scary when you live alone. I believe in prayer though so it's all in Gods hands. God bless you all.
Jingles, although you live alone we are here to pray for you. I'm praying right now for you to feel better. You always post such wonderful prayers. May yours be answered swiftly.
puzzlelover20
Oct 5, 2016
Jingles I'm so sorry. If I could be there I would fix you some tea and keep you company if you wanted. Call the doctor if you get worse or don't feel better tomorrow. May God's healing power be on you! God bless you! Hugs!
rahrah1820
Oct 5, 2016
I hope you're feeling better as the day goes forward. You're in my prayers.
ParsonWayne
Oct 5, 2016
Jingles, it looks like your pumpkin needs to go to the dentist. I believe I see some cavities in a couple of the molars.
And on a serious note we are praying for ALL the people in the path of Matthew. We have a daughter, son-in-law and 2 grandchildren in South Carolina who are scheduled to be in the path of the storm. I also have a sister-in-law and her large family in the panhandle of Florida.
trynfindit
Oct 5, 2016
Jingles I'm so sorry to hear you feel so bad. Don't I remember your saying that you have 3 sons? Do any of them live near enough to help out? You have my prayer, and those of so many here on the puzzle site, to feel better very soon.
marine5153
Oct 5, 2016
There have been times when I wondered if God's ears must be galling off from all my mumblings over the years. LOL
OOPS, falling off.
marine5153
Oct 5, 2016
Parson Wayne, I grew up in the northeast and now live in the midwest. I traded hurricanes for TORNADOS! LOL
aussiesapphire
Oct 5, 2016
Dear Jingles, please add my prayers to the others. Loving hugs.
ParsonWayne
Oct 6, 2016
Either way marine, it is hard to get through those Winds-days.
ParsonWayne
Oct 8, 2016
The last time I got sick like that, the days just flu by.
Interesting, the one with it's head down looks like it is preggers.
What is the proper way to greet a giraffe?
High there! (look up and wave big)
been to the dentist today, he is a miracle worker. I had two teeth in which the fillings had fallen out. Doesn't even give me a needle he is so gentle. When I got home I realized he had fixed both of the teeth and didn't know he had fixed the second one.
I need that kind of dentist here. Do you think he would fly to the U.S. so I can get my teeth fixed? Glad everything went easy for you. You take care too Aussie and God bless you on this beautiful Autumn day.
pixipixil
Oct 5, 2016
What does preggers mean?
Glad your dentist gave you quick relief. One of the worst things I ever had was a barium enema. Once hen I had to get one they did it twice because the doctor wasn't satisfied with the first one. God somehow kept the pain away. He must have been doing that for you.
puzzlelover20
Oct 5, 2016
Maybe its a male and female. Glad Your dentist visit went so well.
Pray for all along the south, eastern coast of U.S. for hurricane Matthew is heading their way. Everyone be safe! I hope it turns more away from the east coast. God Be with you all!
ParsonWayne
Oct 5, 2016
I hope you are telling us the tooth, the hole tooth, and nothing but the tooth, AS. So it was a full filling day for you.
aknan
Oct 5, 2016
I agree, aussie - there could be another giraffe there soon! So glad your dentist is gentle and lovely to have the entire mess fixed! Hugs.
trynfindit
Oct 5, 2016
Pixi, I think "preggers" probably means pregnant.
aussiesapphire
Oct 5, 2016
Well done aknan, I thought after I had posted it that preggers may be an aussie innovation. Hugs.
aussiesapphire
Oct 5, 2016
Spot on trynfindit. The Australian saying I find quite strange is that when someone conceives they are said to "fall pregnant" - have no idea where that came from!!! And I am an Aussie lol. Hugs
aussiesapphire
Oct 5, 2016
PW - glad I gave you more fodder for your puns hahahah. Hugs.
aussiesapphire
Oct 5, 2016
Mamag - I am sure there are dentists such as the one I have here, in the USA. I'll ask him if he wants to visit you. Are you paying the air fare?? lol. Please don't keep him if he does!!!! Hugs.
pixipixil
Oct 5, 2016
Thanks trynfindit. I should have gotten it looking at the finished puzzle. Don't always see from the thumbnail and often post b4 doing the puzzle.
Very nice. Now waiting for Hurricane Matthew to hit Florida. We are inland some, but it still doesn't look good. Have been preparing for the worst, hoping for the best. I'm worried about tree limbs. Mine are fine, but beside and behind me they have done nothing about their trees. Hopefully we won't lose power, but have the candles, flashlights and everything ready--plus water and food. Say a prayer for Florida.
I read that the east coast was preparing for a major evac. I live in Central Virginia and the worst we will get is probably rain. I hope the coast will be spared. We will pray for your safety and that the storm will not be as bad as they say.
pixipixil
Oct 5, 2016
On the way with prayers. We hae relatives in the Villages and in Sarasota. These things are so unpredictable it may yet blow out to sea.
puzzlelover20
Oct 5, 2016
I will say a prayer for you and all in its path. Stay safe and God watch over you!
rahrah1820
Oct 5, 2016
Praying for you and others in this hard time. You've done all you can to stay safe, God will take care of the rest. God bless you, and give you peace and comfort.
spsiferd
Oct 5, 2016
Indeed will say a prayer. You sound very prepared - always a better way to start. I will keep every one in Matthew's path in my prayers.
CatLadyOKC
Oct 5, 2016
By all means take care, prayers going out for all in Matthews path.
dbnc2
Oct 5, 2016
Praying
I'm in NC
trynfindit
Oct 5, 2016
We are pretty close to the coast in n.e. Florida so are anticipating some pretty good winds and rain. Meteorologist say that the stronger side of a hurricane is on the east side (they rotate counter-clockwise [the hurricanes not the Meteorologist]). Still, they can be fierce no matter what side of the storm you're on.
aussiesapphire
Oct 5, 2016
May God's protection be with all those in the hurricane's path. Hugs.
elijah13
Oct 5, 2016
Thanks from all of you. I'm ready! Hopefully, just rain and a little wind!
Two giraffe jokes to get to start the morning off right!!
Religious Zookeeper
The devout zookeeper lost his favorite Bible while he was mending fences out at the zoo. Three weeks later, a giraffe walked up to him carrying the Bible in its mouth. The zookeeper couldn't believe his eyes. He took the precious book out of the giraffe's mouth, raised his eyes heavenward and exclaimed, "It's a miracle! " "Not really, " said the giraffe. "Your name is written inside the cover."
Night of Drinking A man and his pet giraffe walk into a bar. It's about 5pm, but they're ready for a good night of drinking. They start off slowly, watching TV, drinking beer, eating peanuts. As the night goes on they move to mixed drinks, and then shooters, one after the other. Finally, the bartender says: "Last call." So, the man says, "One more for me...and one more for my giraffe." The bartender sets them up and they shoot them back. Suddenly, the giraffe falls over dead. The man throws some money on the bar, puts on his coat and starts to leave. The bartender, yells: "Hey buddy, you can't just leave that lyin' there." To which the man replies: "That's not a lion, that's a giraffe."
Have a blessed day. And may we all love one another like God first loved us.
Neck and neck.
Overseer.
You come up with puns I'd never have thought of. You really keep me going.
I feel really bad today. I don't even have the strength to fix myself a cup of tea. I pray that God will make me feel better soon. Scary when you live alone. I believe in prayer though so it's all in Gods hands. God bless you all.
And on a serious note we are praying for ALL the people in the path of Matthew. We have a daughter, son-in-law and 2 grandchildren in South Carolina who are scheduled to be in the path of the storm. I also have a sister-in-law and her large family in the panhandle of Florida.
OOPS, falling off.
What is the proper way to greet a giraffe?
High there! (look up and wave big)
been to the dentist today, he is a miracle worker. I had two teeth in which the fillings had fallen out. Doesn't even give me a needle he is so gentle. When I got home I realized he had fixed both of the teeth and didn't know he had fixed the second one.
Take care and God bless. Hugs.
Glad your dentist gave you quick relief. One of the worst things I ever had was a barium enema. Once hen I had to get one they did it twice because the doctor wasn't satisfied with the first one. God somehow kept the pain away. He must have been doing that for you.
Pray for all along the south, eastern coast of U.S. for hurricane Matthew is heading their way. Everyone be safe! I hope it turns more away from the east coast. God Be with you all!
I'm in NC
Religious Zookeeper
The devout zookeeper lost his favorite Bible while he was mending fences out at the zoo. Three weeks later, a giraffe walked up to him carrying the Bible in its mouth. The zookeeper couldn't believe his eyes. He took the precious book out of the giraffe's mouth, raised his eyes heavenward and exclaimed, "It's a miracle! " "Not really, " said the giraffe. "Your name is written inside the cover."
Night of Drinking A man and his pet giraffe walk into a bar. It's about 5pm, but they're ready for a good night of drinking. They start off slowly, watching TV, drinking beer, eating peanuts. As the night goes on they move to mixed drinks, and then shooters, one after the other. Finally, the bartender says: "Last call." So, the man says, "One more for me...and one more for my giraffe." The bartender sets them up and they shoot them back. Suddenly, the giraffe falls over dead. The man throws some money on the bar, puts on his coat and starts to leave. The bartender, yells: "Hey buddy, you can't just leave that lyin' there." To which the man replies: "That's not a lion, that's a giraffe."
Have a blessed day. And may we all love one another like God first loved us.