It is raining this morning and has been since yesterday afternoon.  It is a light rain -- perfect for our much-needed watering.  We've received a little over 1/2 inch since yesterday.  Still chilly, but temps will continue to rise each day as we head through the weekend.

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9:00 a.m.

Some drizzles this morning, but the chance for more rain increases as the day continues. The high won't reach out of the 60's.  Rain will stick around through Friday, but early forecasts for the long weekend look very promising! 

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Chilly and overcast this morning for the first day of school locally.  The clouds are expected to clear out and we'll have mostly sunny skies this afternoon.  Looks like we may finally get some rain over the next couple days.

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                          LakeCam 2 is back up and running

9:45 a.m.

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Overcast skies this morning with a slight chance of rain.  We could really use the rain...  Just a gorgeous weekend, though.

LakeCam 2 is down temporarily.  We moved the location a bit and the camera needs refocused.  Quite a tedious process, so we'll get it back up and running ASAP.

Our stretch of good weather continues.  Sun, sun and more sun!

The water temperature has decreased with our chilly nights.  Just 72.

I noticed blocks have arrived at the Lowe's site in Oakland.  It seems that the major excavation has been completed and workers are turning their attention to the actual building site.  

Another perfect day in store for today -- just like yesterday!  What a great final stretch of weather for the kids to enjoy their final days of summer vacation!

The sunset last night was just gorgeous.   We marveled for a while from the dock until the bats kind of freaked us out.  Not of a fan of bats.

I continue to get multiple emails daily about the fawn and the beagle picture we had as our Photo of the Month in July.  Unbelievable how it has spread across the internet to places like here  and here and here.  Just crazy!

A great day in store... not just "mostly sunny", or "partly sunny", but "not-a-cloud-in-the-sky sunny!"  Temps will be in the mid-70's. 

Decorator's Nook is moving to Oakland and they need your help to clear out their inventory at the Garden Center Plaza store at Sand Flat Road.  This Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EVERYTHING MUST GO! A lot of custom odds & ends will be for sale at yard sale prices.  All other inventory is on sale for 70% off regular prices -- rugs, lamps, linens, Christmas and craft items, and MUCH MORE.  The new location -- next to Rudy's on Second St.  will be open on Monday, August 25. 

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Another beautiful morning and a favorable forecast for the week with plenty of sunshine.

I received this information via email and was asked to spread the news: 

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A bright and beautiful morning after a lovely weekend.  We continue to warm up back to more summer-like temperatures as we will reach into the high 70's throughout the week.

I finally picked up some local corn at the DeBerry farm in Oakland.  The girl there said they are having trouble staying open because they sell out so quickly.  She attributed the delay and scarcity to the extremely wet spring, but also to the cooler August temperatures.  I guess you really need heat for the corn to expand in the husks.  Interesting stuff.  And, by the way, the corn was still delicious!

PJ Jorgenson and Sue Ramos sent in some pictures of the helicopter trimming I mentioned on Thursday.  They were equally mesmerized, but at least had the sense to pull out their camera.  (click on the thumbnails for the larger pictures)

Ed Fahringer sent in this link to some press about the ASCI course.

Here is a link to an interesting article about wind turbines in rural upstate NY.

Still no rain, but it looks like it could any minute.  The chance for a thunderstorm remains through today, but we have sun in the forecast for the weekend.

Here's an interesting story about a bear in Baltimore.  http://www.times-news.com/local/local_story_227131607.html

Mostly cloudy today with a chance of thunderstorms throughout the day.  We were at 2.5 inches of rain on the 6th of August and we remain at the number.  Still unseasonably cool temperatures in the forecast, but it looks like the sun will be out over the weekend.

We saw the coolest thing yesterday.  A helicopter was flying over McHenry with what looked like a giant teaspoon hanging down from it.  As we caught up to it, the helicopter dipped the "spoon" down into the trees.  It was actually a device with about 5 spinning  blades cutting the tree limbs away from the power lines.  Very neat to watch.  I had my camera right with me, but did it occur to me to take a picture?  Oh well...

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Bright and sunny this morning with a slight chance of a thunderstorm later this afternoon. 

Overcast and chilly this morning, but the sun is expected to come out today for mostly sunny skies.  It still won't be your typical warm August day.

Mike and I enjoyed the Johnny Cash impersonator at the fair last evening. He was really good!  (Can you believe our kids weren't interested in attending?  Go figure!)

Susie Dumler, a dedicated reader of our site, stopped by yesterday as she and her crew are enjoying this week at the lake.  They already had their first "bear encounter."

A lovely fall day, except it is  AUGUST!!!  Temps are in the 50's this morning, will rise into the low 60's today and drop into the 40's overnight.  Good grief! 

Looks like a rather cool fair week which is a good thing, I guess.  Too much heat just kicks up the dust -- and smell!

Good weekend overall -- just cool -- especially when they sun went behind a cloud. 

Dave Fahringer sent this link to some press about Deep Creek in an Allegheny County newspaper:  http://www.thealmanac.net/images/07/images/A1.pdf

9:30 a.m.

Mostly cloudy and chilly this morning.  Our expected high will be only in the high 60's today and we will dip down into the 40's overnight.  A good night for a campfire!

Lots of activity at the fairgrounds as we prepared for the ever-popular Fair Week.  The Ferris wheel is up along with some other littler rides.

Our state flower, the black-eyed susan, is in its full glory.  Just lovely!

Don't forget the Chili Cookoff at Wisp tomorrow!  My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

A little controversy about the stamps designed by a local artist.  http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/08/a-new-42-cent-s.html

10:00 a.m.

Welcome to our new advertiser:  Creative Custom Masonry

9:30 a.m.

Clear, blue skies this morning, although there is a chance for a thunderstorm later this afternoon.

The weekend weather looks nice and sunny, but it really won't be very warm.  Don't forget your sweatshirt if you are making the trip in.

I missed a few months of giving out our certificates for the Pleasant Valley Dream Rides.  Barbara Blass of Crofton, MD and Kris Yusko of Oakland were two winners.  Another has been contacted and I am awaiting a reply.  And, with that, I am out of certificates.  A new contest prize will be coming soon.

Our local corn looks close to being ready. 

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9:30 a.m.

Rainy and cloudy this morning.  There is a slight chance for thunderstorms today.  We are at almost 2.5 inches of rain for August already.  Looks like a major cool down through the weekend with highs only in the low 70's. 

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11:30 a.m.

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9:45 a.m.

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9:30 a.m.

Overcast and hazy this morning.   We've had some sprinkles here and there and there is a chance for thunderstorms throughout today and tonight.

The Quizno's next to Wal-Mart has closed.  The storefront next to it (used to be Totally Wireless) will be housing a Quilt shop in the near future.

I've had a lot of requests for last month's Photos of the Month of the beagle and the fawn.  Here is a link to the images.  www.deepcreektimes.com/potmjuly.html

Lou Battistella asked that I remind everyone about the last General Membership meeting for the POA:  The Public is invited on August 23 at Garrett 8 Cinemas. Coffee Social 8 am - Meeting 8:30. The featured topic will spotlight Joe Keating from the State's County Assessment Office who will talk on the  property tax assessment process and the trends in the market.

Patty Manown Mash of the DNR sent along this link for some Green Tips for Campers.

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9:30 a.m.

Bright and sunny this morning!  We have an expected high of 80 today.

It is a wet morning here in Garrett County.  It stormed last night from about 1:15 to 4:30 a.m.  -- loud, clapping thunder, bright lightening and 1.5 inches of rain.  Unbelievable stuff!  Still a chance for some more storms today before clearing tonight to a mostly sunny day tomorrow.