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"Iraq, YAAAY Its Raining"

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty

Well today was the first in about two months.  It finally started raining.  It is almost a foreign feeling.  We have been seeing clouds gather and the wind pick up for the past week or so with no results.  This is great as the temperature today has dropped from about 120-125 degrees down to about 105-110.  The light cloud cover outside also makes a huge difference. 

There are three main problems with this.  One, there is so much dust and sand just floating in the air here that when it rains, everything gets nasty.  By the time that it hits the ground it is already practically mud so everthing that you have out in the weather is absolutely nasty.  This means cleanup once the rain starts.  Two, this country is nothing but dirt, sand, and dust.  This means that the whole country will pretty much turn into a large mud puddle.  Once again the bad side is that there will be alot of cleaning over the next few days.  And lastly, while today is nice and cool all the rain will make tomorrow EXTREMELY HUMID. 

So in the end, having just one day of rain I still have not decided if it is worth it or not, but since I dont get to make the decision I guess I will just enjoy it today while I can.

Have a good day:)

Nick

Chanda Barrick
Keller Williams Indy Metro Northeast - Indianapolis, IN
in referral

I love how you said "while today is nice and cool"....Wow, the day 105 degrees is considered nice and cool, I think I might as well hang it up!  :)  You probably won't know what to do when you get back to TN and the "cool" 90 degree weather.

Chanda panda

Jun 17, 2009 02:21 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

NICK..Sounds horrid...but at least there is no gun fire..yet..have a safe day..ttwitterhank you

HelpfulHannah your friend in Philadelphia

Jun 17, 2009 02:25 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Nick, But I'm sure it's a dry heat, right?! Thatis, when it isn't raining! Ha! Take Care & I wish you the best!

Jun 17, 2009 04:56 AM
Kim Curran
RE/MAX Unlimited of Northern Virginia - Bristow, VA

Nick, I am always so glad to see your posts. Keep them coming. It lets us all know that you are safe. I always feel bad about complaining about our weather here when I know that so many are in places like Iraq, Afghanistan and the likes, in full gear and getting shot at.

I always liked hearing it was a "dry heat" when we lived in Texas. yeah, my oven is a dry heat too but I don't want to live there!

Jun 17, 2009 01:04 PM
Judy Jennings
Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA
Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

Nick - The heat, the humidity, the dirt.... you have a very good disposition given the circumstances. As long as you are safe, it is a good day.

Jun 18, 2009 01:16 AM
Lori Isaacson
Credit Restoration Consultants - Plantation, FL

You always put a smile on my face when I see a new post from you. You have an amazing attitude!! Thank you for taking the time to let us understand a bit about what you go through on a daily basis. I, like many people have no clue except what we see on TV and read in the papers, magazines and web sites. It is amazing to hear first hand from you.

 

Stay safe. You are forever in my prayers!!

God Bless,

Lori

Jun 18, 2009 07:05 AM
Bryan Makowski
Sandals Realty - Sarasota, FL
P.A.

Nick,

Thanks for answering the call when your country needed you.  Sorry you're far from home and having to put up with those kind of conditions. My family and I will be praying for you and yours.  God Bless you and all our guys. Stay safe and keep your head down.

 

Sincerely,

Bryan

PS: Please contact me via my email and let me know what kind of things we could send you that would make things just a little bit better over there.  If you don't feel comfortable telling me what you would like or need, then tell me what the guys in your outfit need and how I can get it to them.  Bryan@bryansellshomes.com

Jun 19, 2009 12:41 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Nick, I'd give anything to be able to send some of our rain your way.  Ten days straight!  There is some blue sky today, but it still rained this morning.  Stay cool and dry!

Jun 21, 2009 11:15 AM
Kim Peasley-Parker
AgentOwned Realty, Heritage Group, Inc. - Sumter, SC

Nick- I love your attitude about enjoying the day while it is there.  I can only imagine the messy clean up after it rains.  What a reprieve though to have the temps drop like that!  Even though temporary, it feels good I am sure.

Jun 22, 2009 06:52 AM