We're adapting to the drought, Mariner... I gave up watering my yard weeks ago as most of the people around here have. Practicing water conservation has become a way of life for us now...
I have to be more careful than most as I rely on a well for all our water needs and we've already had problems with it... a first for us.
I know what you mean about the cold winters, BTW... was born and raised in North Dakota. LOL