The Smell Of Rain

I don't know exactly why there is such a pleasant smell right after the rain begins to fall to the earth, but it explains somewhat here.  For convenience for the reader, here is the part from the link that was helpful to me in explaining the smell of rain.  "Another after-the-rain smell comes from volatile oils that plants and trees release. The oil then collects on surfaces such as rocks. The rain reacts with the oil on the rocks and carries it as a gas through the air. This scent is like the bacteria spores in that most people consider it a pleasant, fresh smell. It has even been bottled and sold for its aromatic qualities!"   

Now, I'd always heard something about 'negative ions' being released in the air.  Can anyone tell me if I'm all wet (no pun intended) concerning this piece of info or is there a degree of truth in it?

We've just had a storm roll through and sounds like another is approaching.  Unlike Oklahoma and Texas, we can still use some rainfall. 

Rain

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I sat out in my garage and watched the winds whip up the trees, and heard both the manmade fireworks going off as well as Mother Nature.  My garage faces East so I'm protected from the rain blowing in on me as I watch.  My garage is the next best thing to having a big 'ole front porch.