Soon we will need to build an ark

Contrary to popular belief, it really doesn't rain ALL the time in the Pacific Northwest. It doesn't even really rain most of the time. The last couple of days have really tried to prove the belief to be a fact. It's rained, and rained, and rained some more. Since November 1st, we've had more rain than we had the entire month of October, and probably pretty close to the entire month of September too. Over 5 inches of rain in 5 days. Don't get me wrong, I love the rain. I also like the fact that it's been in the 60s, so it's been a lovely warm rain, but enough is enough already. I'll have to deal with this off and on all winter so I guess I should be prepared. I'm just not ready yet.

Rainfall totals from November 1 through November 6 include:

* Stampede Pass, WA - 13.90"
* Log Creek, OR - 12.45"
* Yacolt, WA - 9.62"
* Astoria, OR - 8.23"
* Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA - 5.67"

We're having a brief break right this moment, but it's supposed to start back up before the end of the night. More rain is forecast for the next week as well.
My grass has started to sprout weird looking mushroom things, as seen in the picture at the right. I have no idea what they could be. I'd cut back on the water...but...I don't think I have that kind of power.
Wish me luck on staying dry.