What a Lovely Surprise

@celticeagle (159710)

Boise, Idaho

August 6, 2022 2:13pm CST

Oh, that leafy, earthy smell. I felt so exhilarated and relaxed. It actually rained a bit last night. I had missed that leafy, earthy smell and the feeling of refreshment. It actually lifted my mood. I hadn't been awake when we got a sprinkling the other morning. I hope we continue to get these from time to time. A nice thunderstorm would be welcome too.

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@DaddyEvil (137142)

• United States

6 Aug 22

I totally agree... there's nothing quite like the earthy smell during or right after a rain. When it rained last weekend, I could smell the earth wake up from the hot nap it had been taking... I'm really looking forward to the rain we're supposed to get Monday to Wednesday this week

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

7 Aug 22

I learned that the word to describe the smell of a first rain is 'petrichor'. Hot nap to be sure. We may get some more. I'm not sure. I did enjoy what we did get.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

7 Aug 22

@DaddyEvil ..........@FourWalls is the one who told me the word. Good to know since I love it so.

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@DaddyEvil (137142)

• United States

7 Aug 22

@celticeagle I knew there was a word for it but couldn't remember what the word was. Thank you for that. It would be nice if we all got some much needed rain now. Springfield, Mo, about 45 miles from our house got enough rain yesterday to flood the downtown area. We saw video of some people paddling canoes down the streets there this morning. (I don't want that much rain but am hoping there's enough that Pretty will "need" to go mow the yard this next week.

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@kaylachan (58540)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Aug 22

I hope you do. We could use a good thunderstorm, too but that's not going to happen.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

6 Aug 22

Probably won't happen here either. A girl can dream though.

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@kaylachan (58540)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Aug 22

@celticeagle Agreed. I am tired of the heat, because the humidity is endless.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

6 Aug 22

@kaylachan .........It was like an oven upstairs where I spend all of my time. Ugh!

@FourWalls (62550)

• United States

7 Aug 22

If you’re interested, that smell actually has a name: petrichor. I totally agree with you: it’s one of the best smells ever!

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

7 Aug 22

Oh, how interesting. I've learned something new today. Thank you!

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

7 Aug 22

I’m in the middle of a thunderstorm right now and I’ve had enough thunderstorms todo me awhile.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

7 Aug 22

Send them my way. I'll deal with them.

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@RubyHawk (99423)

• Atlanta, Georgia

7 Aug 22

@celticeagle I would send them straight to you if I could.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

7 Aug 22

@RubyHawk .........That would be something to see wouldn't it?

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@LindaOHio (157726)

• United States

7 Aug 22

We could use some rain too. I'm glad you received some.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

7 Aug 22

Hope we get more.

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@Nakitakona (56302)

• Philippines

15 Aug 22

I feel you. I'm on your shoes.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

16 Aug 22

On my shoes, huh? I just thought my shoes were too small. Haha

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@Nakitakona (56302)

• Philippines

16 Aug 22

@celticeagle That's not literal. It's an idiomatic expression of sympathy.

@BarBaraPrz (45615)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

6 Aug 22

See

I know some mylotters have said they need rain and I have had enough rain recently that I decided to send some rain to those in

Okay I figured out how to take the rain and upload it to the InnerWebs™ but I didn't figure out how to download the rain from the...

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

6 Aug 22

Oh, good. I look forward to my share of that. LOL

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

6 Aug 22

A thunderstorm is never nice to me.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

6 Aug 22

Sorry to hear it. I enjoy them as long as I am inside.

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@sallypup (58208)

• Centralia, Washington

6 Aug 22

I'm not into booming thunder storms. Rain does sound nice.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

6 Aug 22

Oh, I am! So invigorating.

@Deepizzaguy (95082)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

6 Aug 22

Rainy weather is better than dealing with very hot weather and sticky humidity.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

9 Aug 22

You said it all.

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@gtdoss (1013)

• United States

6 Aug 22

Yes, I love the way the trees, bushes, and grass smell after a good rain. I also love the smell of fresh-cut grass! It lifts my mood, too! And a thunderstorm during a warm evening is also welcome in my book.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

9 Aug 22

Yes, it all smells fresh and clean after rain. So nice! I look forward to it.

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@Greencindere (669)

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6 Aug 22

Oh I miss rain now. We won’t get any before October and if October is dry another rainy season comes next February. Enjoy it! I love summer storms.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

7 Aug 22

I enjoy storms doesn't matter if summer or fall. I look forward to them.

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