Ahem. If any of you see the pix below sideways – it’s not you. My iPhone camera has a bug in it.
It’s just a little rainy. Our first rainy day of the season. Southern California rain – not too heavy, no typhoon or anything. But still. Rainy, gray skies, haze, dark house, etc.
Sun deck - SUN deck. Not today though.
We’re very spoiled with our sunshine here. Sun shines most every day. This is why we pay the big bucks to live in this state. That’s why I bought all those deck and patio chairs and plants and stuff.
The outdoor life. Not today though.
The way rain works in California, at least in the twenty-five years I’ve lived here is this – no rainy season for several years. Drought conditions, water conservation warnings, reservoir water levels down 30 feet. Then a veritable deluge, by our standards – a big rainy season. Usually attributed to something like El Nino or La Nina conditions. Those busy scientists – always giving things cute names. Then another cycle of no rain for several years and so on. We had quite a bit of rain last winter after a long dry season as usual. So I don’t know what this year is going to bring.
In Southern California you have a weird wardrobe. People wear shorts and open shoes year round. Even in the rain. People seldom carry umbrellas. They are usually caught unaware, and dart from building to car when it’s rainy, sans umbrella. I have one. Somewhere. Always forget to carry it. Feel awkward with it. Unnatural. Don’t know where to put it. Today I went to Starbucks on the way to the office. No one had an umbrella. Seriously. I know these things.
You know why the rain sucks? My hair. No use drying it nicely now. As soon as I set foot outside it will curl and frizz up. Especially the bangs. I will drench it in Moroccan oil and stick it in a knit cap while I’m out and about. Note to self – Need. More. Cute. Knit. Hats. Stop procrastinating. Get online today and buy. Or hit JC Penney or Sports Chalet – somewhere.
Another note to self – put towel in car trunk for wet dog. And baby wipes. And umbrella!
You know what rain is good for? Washing the car. Yay, my car will get washed off today. See, I’m looking at the bright side.
The ten-day forecast according to my Weather Channel app is sunny. The weekend temps are in the mid-70s. But they didn’t have rain forecast for today as of last week. What’s the point of a forecast if it’s always, well, wrong? It’s that California-style forecast – they spot the rain, then forecast it for right now. Then flip a coin for tomorrow.
If we have a real rainy season I’ll take extra Vitamin D3 and grab sun whenever it comes out or maybe hit a tanning salon a few times. Maybe I’ll buy a decent umbrella, some waterproof boots and actually go outside in the rain and take walks in it. Stretch myself – get out of my comfort zone, yadda-yadda.
Don’t think I’ll be able to enlist the dog for that idea though.
I'm not going anywhere. Go away.
Dachshunds and water don’t mix.
He’s only an inch off the ground people.
And some things hang.
And there’s not much fur on the bottom side.
I can hold it all day long. Really. Leave me alone.
So no walks today.
Then what happens?
Of course…
Play with me I'm bored.
I thought I told you to
Go!
Out-Side!
I'm booooored! Come on!
I’m busy.
Gah!
Now you leave ME alone, jeez…
Grrrr... Grrrrrrrrowrrrrr!
Dangit.
Hobbit Dog always wins.