Do you find that you are sometimes resenting these rainy, cloudy days? March and April, here in the Lake Anna area, have been somewhat rainy. I'm loving it.
We have had a number of rainy, cloudy days and I'm delighted. Someone complained to me about it today and I replied that we need every drop of rain we can get. We had almost no snow this winter with the one and only bonafide snowfall happening on March 1.
Living at a lake, a drought creates not only the usual problems with water shortage, it drops the water level 
and we end up with docks/boats way too visible. It doesn't excite potential buyers much when they see "beaches" where there weren't any before. And, believe me, it created angst among waterfront sellers and their REALTORS®.
This has only happened a couple of times since the lake was established in 1972 but you just have to live through it once to say that's enough.
As the winter months passed and very little precipitation fell, I began to wonder if we might be facing another possible "dry" summer. It is still too early to tell, however, it is very reassuring every time I hear the weather report proclaiming rain in the forecast. Raindrops keep falling on my head and I love it.
A number of waterfront property owners extended their docks out further into the lake several years ago when the water dropped to very low levels. It had gotten to the point where folks were not able to get their boats down off the lifts. They were left high and dry. Thank goodness, we have only had a couple of summers where this has been a significant problem.
So, when you see rain in the forecast let it bring a smile to your face. Look forward to Lake Anna filled to the brim just waiting for all of us to jump in for our usual water activities.
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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®.
Kate lives at Lake Anna, knows Lake Anna, loves Lake Anna, and specializes in Lake Anna area real estate.
Contact Kate at 540-226-1964 or by e-mail at lakeanna.kate@gmail.com. Be sure to check Kate's Web site http://lakeannacountry.com/.
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Kate - I know we need the rainy cloudy days; the only problem is on those days I know am not going to feel that great because of the atmospheric pressure. I love that shot, it would be so nice to curl up by the water.