We just lost our biggest tree. Luckily it missed the house. Big wind but little rain.

Father in law could make a bunch of boards outta that one. But I am sure you don't want him around your place with his chainsaw

We just lost our biggest tree. Luckily it missed the house. Big wind but little rain.

VF, sorry to see this! I know what it is like to lose a beautiful tree that makes your home look so nice and provide shade and beautify to your place. There is consolation in that it fell AWAY from the house as its final act of service to you.

We just lost our biggest tree. Luckily it missed the house. Big wind but little rain.

VF, sorry to see this! I know what it is like to lose a beautiful tree that makes your home look so nice and provide shade and beautify to your place. There is consolation in that it fell AWAY from the house as its final act of service to you.

Really sorry to hear this. You have a beautiful place and an older tree matters.

No burning though.

How did the tree fall?

too much rain or strike by lightning?

Wind, just wind. We are rather exposed so the trees are meant as a windbreak of sorts but this time the wind broke the tree, not the other way around.

wow. is the wind so strong???

Looks like the rains are starting to clear the smoke in Chiang Rai. I Love the rainy season, May/June to October. That's because I lived in the desert for over 25 years.

Looks like the rains are starting to clear the smoke in Chiang Rai. I Love the rainy season, May/June to October. That's because I lived in the desert for over 25 years.

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I recognize that location.

 

Looks like the rains are starting to clear the smoke in Chiang Rai. I Love the rainy season, May/June to October. That's because I lived in the desert for over 25 years.

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serious? where do you reside previously?

i am a big fan of raining season too. :D

Wow what a storm yesterday! I would have commented yesterday, but it took 24 hours to get power back on. The power lines are shredded.

 

Looks like the rains are starting to clear the smoke in Chiang Rai. I Love the rainy season, May/June to October. That's because I lived in the desert for over 25 years.

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serious? where do you reside previously?

i am a big fan of raining season too.

Rosamond, California

So when do we get a respite from this heat?

We just lost our biggest tree. Luckily it missed the house. Big wind but little rain.

Glad everyone is okay and no damage to your house. Did it happen during the day or night? Might be a silly question, but can the tree be saved or bad root damage?

It is late afternoon approaching sunset, when we seem to get these strong winds. We have had a few of these storms lately.

The tree snapped at ground level so nothing could be salvaged. The in-laws chopped it up and hauled it away. It was very moist, soft wood, so I don’t think it will be good for much, probably not even charcoal.

It is late afternoon approaching sunset, when we seem to get these strong winds. We have had a few of these storms lately.

The tree snapped at ground level so nothing could be salvaged. The in-laws chopped it up and hauled it away. It was very moist, soft wood, so I don’t think it will be good for much, probably not even charcoal.

Well I suppose that you have a slightly less uninterrupted view of the fields and hills then

Looks like it is going to be another scorcher today.

Quite a lot of close lightning strikes right now, and the rain has just started to get some momentum. It looks to me to be the start of a long slow rain.

It rained through much of the night and we now have water standing in the fields. Many neighbors had been plowing their dusty dry fields and preparing their rice seedbeds with the remaining water from their ponds. Their gamble has paid off, at least for now.

It rained through much of the night and we now have water standing in the fields. Many neighbors had been plowing their dusty dry fields and preparing their rice seedbeds with the remaining water from their ponds. Their gamble has paid off, at least for now.

Those bung fai worked. Once they start poking holes in the clouds with those things you need never fear lack of water for another year. Good thing they do not use them in Bangkok.

Should make that bike riding a bit cooler and more interesting on the downhill corners too.

You know it is Hot. The good news is the rains can cool us down a bit.

Here is a little weather from this afternoon.

What's with this haze we are having? Things were really beautiful there for a while and then this stuff.

You know it is Hot. The good news is the rains can cool us down a bit.

You realise that a tongue, is a dog's evaporative cooler

What's with this haze we are having? Things were really beautiful there for a while and then this stuff.

I noticed earlier today. I thought someone was burning again (and they probably are!). I am planning to take my bike (the motorized type) into the hills tomorrow to explore a little and was hoping the air would be clear and fresh. Keeping my fingers crossed that things improve tonight.

What's with this haze we are having? Things were really beautiful there for a while and then this stuff.

I noticed earlier today. I thought someone was burning again (and they probably are!). I am planning to take my bike (the motorized type) into the hills tomorrow to explore a little and was hoping the air would be clear and fresh. Keeping my fingers crossed that things improve tonight.

Take pictures.

What's with this haze we are having? Things were really beautiful there for a while and then this stuff.

I noticed earlier today. I thought someone was burning again (and they probably are!). I am planning to take my bike (the motorized type) into the hills tomorrow to explore a little and was hoping the air would be clear and fresh. Keeping my fingers crossed that things improve tonight.

Take pictures.

Hey VF, I made it up to Nanglae Falls this AM and the ride up there on my motorcycle was quite beautiful! When I got there I walked around looking for the best vantage point to take some photos of the falls (I say 'falls' but it is really not much more than a place where water rushes slightly downhill between some wonderful rock formations). Found the right spot. Took out my tripod and got it set and leveled. Set my Lee filter holder on the lens. Now I am ready to take the photos . . . except

. . . my CF card is back on my desk at home . Talk about feeling like a horses backside!

Anyway, it was a nice trip and now I have an excuse for going back again . . . with my complete camera equipment! ! ! ! ! !

That is sad and funny at the same time. Maybe you need a simpler, foolproof camera. The finished product may not be as good but at least you will get the shot. Good attitude and better luck next time. Thanks for sharing. We will still be here when you finally get the shot.

That is sad and funny at the same time. Maybe you need a simpler, foolproof camera. The finished product may not be as good but at least you will get the shot. Good attitude and better luck next time. Thanks for sharing. We will still be here when you finally get the shot.

The only feature missing on my camera is the one that plays a recording when you pick it up that says something to the effect, "Hey stupid, are you forgetting something?" In all seriousness, my camera will work fine as a simple point and shoot whenever I choose it just doesn't help my poor memory.

But, I will try again one day soon. When I do, I will post the results.

So whats with this weather forecast of rain this next week? Could they possibly be correct?