Thursday, December 3, 2009

The more it rains.....

We have been breaking some records for rainfall around here. I guess it is just part of life in a rain forest. But before you start thinking that I am down about it, I am not. I have found myself to be very grateful, because the more it rains, the more I appreciate the brief pauses in the downpours. Those rare days when there is this unfamiliar glow coming in the windows we rejoice, the weatherman calls it sun. I am not thrilled however that they always seem to land on days that I am working. Constant water dripping makes you realize that you really appreciate it when it stops. More moisture than the shower, more fog, more mist, more wetness than you can mop up, makes you very grateful for the breaks in the weather. And when the sun comes out, so do all the people, the dog walkers, and the older folks who push their walkers to the mall. Everyone hits the sidewalks to get out there and breath in something other than rain. The parks fill up, and the streets are filled. Some brave souls even venture out into the garden. So bring on the gloomy dark days, the endless rain, and the shivery dampness. When the sun comes out, we Rain Forester dwellers sure know how to party. And on another note, a great big thank you to Lona. From A Hocking Hill's Garden for passing on a best blog award to me. While I don't participate in awards, and such, I really do appreciate being thought of, and I wanted to acknowledge receiving the award. So thank you Lona, I love your blog, it is a beautiful and relaxing place to visit.

12 comments:

  1. Jen, this made me chuckle - with the exception of a few words (i.e. Sidewalks) I could have written this! We have had a bit of sun today but I am at work. Still perhaps Christmas week when I am home will be sunny and dry.

    Best wishes Sylvia (England)

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  2. J~..
    Love the thoughts in your post..
    much the same can be said for SNOW..
    and yes..
    there is a strange glow in the window..
    so soon, I'll don my cold weather attire..
    and hit the streets..
    armed with my trusty Nikon and Kodak..
    set to document snowy discoveries and delights..knowing on Saturday, I'll be watching a fabulous sunset with my sister..in FLORIDA!
    hugs and smiles.. Loui♥

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  3. Girl, we received over 6 inches of rain the last two days..........more on it's way.....

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  4. How right you are! To appreciate something, we need to lose it. We do appreciate breaks between the rains.

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  5. I, too, love the respites of warmer, clear days. Taking a stroll with the sun on your back. Heaven.

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  6. You must be at work because the sun is shining here.

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  7. GA has had lots of rain too. As long as I don't have dr. appts. in town, I don't mind the rain so much. I do think our pets get restless and bored on rainy days. They all enjoy sitting in the afternoon sun.

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  8. It does make you appreciate the sunny days when a wet spell hits. We have had a few rainy gray days also. The toad or frog likes it though ;-)

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  9. I guess it has rained all over blog land. Great award.
    Patsy

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  10. Great photos as usual! So glad you're revelling in the short weather breaks. We had a lovely two days with minus temperatures and thick frost - the whole world was so beautiful... And now it's back to the shivery grey dampness again...

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  11. Me too thats what I have shivery grey dampness..and cold and snow. Snow really sucks. I could go for some sunshine too..I could sit in a snowbank and enjoy it. Your rainy photos are lovely:)

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  12. Jen, I hope you have a very nice long sunny break~~Your patience needs to be rewarded! I've just been looking at your photos and cards. Very impressive! gail

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