I recall hearing somewhere, quite some time ago, that because of population growth, the wheels start coming off right around 2050. Makes me worry for kids and grandkids, but I'll be 105 then, so it probably won't make much difference to me. You get rid of the big wars and conquer many formerly common diseases--all of which sounds good--and you end up with a whole lot of people we may not be able to feed.

Back to the drought. Grouse country of the Upper Midwest is in pretty good shape. Up here in northern WI, we're actually above average for rainfall this summer. It's been hotter than normal, but hot up here is 90 rather than 100+, so it's all relative.

Last edited by L. Brown; 08/09/12 10:49 AM.