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HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT

Well, I think I figured out why my weather station rainfall measuring gauge stopped working, I first noticed it when, after dumping almost two inches of water out of the manual gauge, the electronic one was showing zero! I went to check it out and found that the entire unit had been swallowed up by…

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Well, I think I figured out why my weather station rainfall measuring gauge stopped working,
I first noticed it when, after dumping almost two inches of water out of the manual gauge, the electronic one was showing zero!
I went to check it out and found that the entire unit had been swallowed up by a Cinnamon Vine.( Dioscorea polystachya) Common Name(s): Chinese Yam, Cinnamon vine.
I grabbed my pruners and gave the vine a drastic haircut. I also sprayed and chased out the colony of ants that had decided to move in as well.

8 responses to “HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT”

  1. Anne Mehrling Avatar
    Anne Mehrling

    Seems like you understand your gauges. You could keep on making mental adjustments.

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      I think it will work ok now that I have it uncovered. I suspect a few leaves may have been blocking it all along and I just didn’t notice. I need to move it to a more open location.

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  2. Anne Mehrling Avatar
    Anne Mehrling

    Good save of the electronic rain gauge! Are the two gauges generally in agreement?

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    1. Vero Avatar
      Vero

      The electronic one usually shows a bit less but I have learned to anticipate that and adjust. I think the post might just need leveling.

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      1. Anne Mehrling Avatar
        Anne Mehrling

        The metal or wooden post might need attention, but your blog post is wonderful.

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        1. Vero Avatar
          Vero

          Thank you for the compliment, Anne. I like sharing my life and I like reading about others’ personal experiences. Makes me feel like we are really neighbors.♥

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          1. Anne Mehrling Avatar
            Anne Mehrling

            We are neighbors if we feel it. I am enjoying your blog very, very much.

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            1. Vero Avatar
              Vero

              Thank you so much!! You have no idea how good that made me feel! ♥♥

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