Rain Hats & if a place says it gets 14" rain in Jan -does it stop once its met its quota? (Seattle: transplants, renters)

[WestGuest]

Hell its rained more in Wahkiakum County this month than it does in El Paso all year. I need to plant seedlings in Skamokawa Jan 29-Feb 3.


Are "rain hats". anything special? I never heard of them here. If so what might I look for?


I have somewhat waterproof hiking boots.


Any other suggestions for planting in the rain on steep hills?




Thanks

[87112]

Hi, I live in Seattle and thinking of moving to El Paos or Las Cruces region when I take early retirement.

How is the pace of life in EP? I am not a fan of big cities but I like big cities for one aspect. Food choices.

I would just love to live someone warm and dry and not humid. Been to EP once, its an industrial looking city for sure but it checks all my boxes except for the absurd Texas property tax rates.

I only stayed in El Paso for one day though. I had thought of Albuquerque as well but turned off by the crime rates there. Its seems you can usually expect 3 times or maybe double the crime rate in ABQ than in Seattle which is mind numbing.

Its been horrible weather lately. If I never have to live thru a Northwest winter again I would feel like the luckiest person on the planet.

[StealthRabbit]

For really wet, leave the hiking boots home (heavy when staturated and muddy) and use $12 muck Boots (tall rubber).

I would probably wear rubber coverall bib pants (handling muddy transplants). I really like my small squarish shovel, or ever a "sharpshooter" (tile spade) for transplanting. (There is a Rigger's Supply in Longview that likely has the right equipment and tools), as well as in Portland.

Hats I seldom dink with, unless you wear glasses and need a bill to keep rain off lenses. But... It could also be cold so be prepared for that. My son gave me some very heavy cloth rubberized gloves for outdoor farm / work wear. 100% waterproof.

Be prepared to fall occasionally. Slick and steep. Have plenty of plastic buckets for planting gear. Use a rope waist band to tie them on yourself so you can use shovel as a walking stick (or crutch!)

[jacqueg]

Originally Posted by StealthRabbit

For really wet, leave the hiking boots home (heavy when staturated and muddy) and use $12 muck Boots (tall rubber).

I would probably wear rubber coverall bib pants (handling muddy transplants). I really like my small squarish shovel, or ever a "sharpshooter" (tile spade) for transplanting. (There is a Rigger's Supply in Longview that likely has the right equipment and tools), as well as in Portland.

Hats I seldom dink with, unless you wear glasses and need a bill to keep rain off lenses. But... It could also be cold so be prepared for that. My son gave me some very heavy cloth rubberized gloves for outdoor farm / work wear. 100% waterproof.

Be prepared to fall occasionally. Slick and steep. Have plenty of plastic buckets for planting gear. Use a rope waist band to tie them on yourself so you can use shovel as a walking stick (or crutch!)

Absolutely ditto. Obviously from someone who's done it!

OP, you're gonna get muddy, wet, and cold. Just make up your mind that that's what's happening, it'll help you to handle it. And you'll be somewhat pleasantly surprised if it isn't as bad as you think it will be. Also, your clothing should be wool and/or polyester, NO COTTON.

Be sure to bring a towel or two and a dry set of clothing, complete from the skin out. Especially socks. Also, thermoses of hot drinks. And a small camp stove with fuel to warm your hands once in a while, or those small packs of instant hand warmer.

[WestGuest]

87112. El Paso is great except for the 4 months of summer when Western Washington is much nicer. I plan to live in both. El Paso is not that industrial and especially friendly and cheap to live. Its also one of the safest places despite being on the border. Undocumented folks are often the friendliest and most helpful.


Four months of mostly 95-105 degree days however is not for everyone. Its not very green either. If you can -the duel strategy works best but Seattle is expensive.
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The forecast for the 4-5 days there call for showers and highs around 50's -that doesn't sound so extreme.

[StealthRabbit]

I do dual residency.

Hill Country Texas; Nov- April;. Christmas lighting festivities, -> Bluebonnet's / fish frys / BBQ fundraisers.

We_t Columbia River Gorge (WA);. June -Sept. Fresh salmon and berries and free concerts in park.

Transition months spent in Colorado, Wyoming, and NM. (Aspen colors, Balloon Fiesta, hot springs, )

With a lot of 'side trips' in between. (To wherever is nice). CA, NV, AZ often. HI when 2 can go for $79. NZ is also nice and Thailand for medical and good food.

Have all homes rented out with Guest homes and shop for me at each Property, and RV spots for traveling friends. Deductible travel between destinations and as allow for doing repairs of active managed RE. Renters are usually single older people who like to help out with watching and performing repairs and doing outdoor chores. They appreciate the quiet and nice views. Staying ~10 yrs. Keep cheap cars near airport at each location., Tho WA home is close we enough to PDX. (20 min)

I have used very talented and helpful undocumented workers to help with lots of tasks, especially when in Las Cruces helping family.

[mayfair]

The Seattle Sombrero rain hat from REI is very practical for hiking (or planting seedlings) and doubles as a sun hat if that glowing orb should appear in the sky.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by WestGuest

Hell its rained more in Wahkiakum County this month than it does in El Paso all year. I need to plant seedlings in Skamokawa Jan 29-Feb 3.


Are "rain hats". anything special? I never heard of them here. If so what might I look for?


I have somewhat waterproof hiking boots.


Any other suggestions for planting in the rain on steep hills?




Thanks

I used to have a yellow Sou'wester hat for the downpour-type rainy days. I also had a full-length raincoat custom made out of goretex, for the 20 minute walk to work in pouring rain, too. I needed it. Those days aren't as rare as people would have you believe.

[Botev1912]

Originally Posted by WestGuest

The forecast for the 4-5 days there call for showers and highs around 50's -that doesn't sound so extreme.

Wait, you are not currently in WA but already complaining about the wet weather?

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by Botev1912

Wait, you are not currently in WA but already complaining about the wet weather?

The OP's been living in Skamokawa for a bit now, I thought.