We are at the end of March and the total for the month is less than .1 inches. By contrast, the figures for 2025, 2024 and 2023 were 5.73, 7.32 and 11.69 respectively. March 2022 was 1.53, the lowest I'd recorded to this point. There is rain in the forecast for next week, but the total is predicted to be around an inch. If we get that, the total for the year will still be just under 35 inches, or about 5 inches below what we need each year. More mild, sunny days this week makes the local farmers happy, though. Fishing boats were out for most of the week, though the ocean was bit rough towards the end due to the return of the north wind. Delightful to look out over the landscape and see the bright green of new leaves and ferns. The Violet-green Swallows have returned for the summer and in good numbers this year. We watched a group of about 10 from a second floor window swoop by under our eaves and above the gardens after insects yesterday. More RVs and boats showing up for the summer season. Easter weekend should be busy.