No, not me. I was grumbling about the rain this morning, not singing. I woke to the sound of it drumming on the roof, which is never a good sign on a Saturday when I'm thinking about going out with the Fairhaven Walkers. Nope, I've been soaked on too many of those walks to be happy about walking in the wetness. But if you ask me, this beautiful flower, taken this morning at the Farmers' Market, was definitely happy. The delicate purple edges (its name is something that begins with a C, but I just can't remember, although I asked the vendor) were so light as to almost be invisible.
After giving up on the walk, the first bus to town goes by at 9:50 am, so I ambled to the bus stop since the rain had dwindled to what was called "light rain mist" on my weather blog. For those of you interested, the temperature outside right now is 54 degrees F, and yesterday's maximum was 66. Our all-time record for the date was 87 in 1958, and I don't think we need to worry about setting records any time soon. We are continuing with our cooler-than-normal temperatures accompanied by rain. At least these days are broken now and then by sunnier and warmer temperatures than we are having today.
There were no crowds at the Market today, either, as you can see from the grey, wet and rather empty sidewalks. But by the time I left the market, the rain had stopped. Although there is no sunshine yet, it's amazing how much my mood lifted once the rain let up. Then it was time for the lap swimming to begin over at the Y's pool, so I went in and swam more than a half mile, in a lane all by myself. By the time I went to catch the bus home, I was smiling and would have been singin' in the rain... if there was any left.
I stopped by the bookstore and picked up
The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Everyone who has read it tells me I'll love it, so now I'll have some lunch and snuggle into my recliner and read, while the birds sing outside.
:-)
nice. at least you salvaged the day...some nice flowers and a good book...not a bad day at all..smiles.
ReplyDeleteDid you anticipate so much rain when you moved to the Pacific Northwest? I would have to have a powerful motivation to take on that climate. Flowers and books always brighten a dull day. I would be in a loony bin without my books. I can't relate to people who aren't voracious readers.
ReplyDeleteLooks to me like you made leomonade out of lemons. :)
ReplyDeleteA good book in a recliner sounds like the perfect denouement to your day. Can a day have a denouement? of course, it can. :) I've not been grumbling about the incessant rain, I've been bitchin' and moanin', but mainly just to myself. I need sunshine. And it's been sparse lately. You have such a nice conversational way of writing, it's always a treat to feel included in your day.
ReplyDeleteAw, life in the PNW...well at least on your side of the mountains. We had rain this morning but it was welcomed, I fertilized my lawn on Thursday and was hoping Mother Nature would wash it down so I could save on the water bill. Yay, MN!
ReplyDeleteLove your watery flower, I can't remember the name of that one either.
You'll love the book. One of the best I've read in years.
ReplyDeleteFortunately, I had indoors things planned for the day. When I finish reading the blogs I follow, I'm going to take a nap.
Sounds like you had a great day despite the rain. I guess the flowers and the birds love a good rain, so I suppose we should enjoy it, too. But going for a long walk and getting soaked doesn't sound like the way. Reading a book after a good swim...yup! :) I've heard that is a good book--and I think they made a movie out of it, too.
ReplyDeleteI think that is a damp campanula. Looking lovely. Send some of that rain our way please.
ReplyDeleteI predict you will love the book. I am so tired of this rain. It didn't stop all day.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers, rainy days, a good book and a recliner, what a nice day ~
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Love the flower, all speckled with rain! Let me know what you think of the book!
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I'm impressed you got out to the farmer's market in all the gloominess. The planned afternoon sounds great; there's always something so special about a new book. As much as I love my kindle it doesn't have the same feel as a new, never been read bit of anticipation sitting on my bedside table!
ReplyDeleteThey are called campanula. I like these delicate blue bell looking flowers also. Thanks for reminding me about them. I need to plant some.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading "The Help." I hope you'll share your thoughts on it.
We had relatives visiting from the East coast today, they wanted to take the grand kids over to Newport to the aquarium... but it was raining! We told them to go anyway, that in Oregon if you didn't do something just because of rain, you would only have the weeks between Mid-July and the end of August to do anything. They went and had a great time.
ReplyDeleteYou'll love the book, I know I did! A market really needs the sun. Where do all the people go when it rains? My market in St. Albans is always busy on a Saturday morning, but because it is right next to lots of shops, if it rains, people disappear into those shops and then hop out again when the sun comes out.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are still enjoying the swimming. How is your sister getting on with her two little dogs?
We got a much needed rain yesterday. 9/10ths of an inch. Nine-tenths. That is quite a lot of rain at one sitting. It sure helped to close up some of the gaps in the ground. It will also help all the plants and flowers that are trying to get big enough, in time, to bloom.
ReplyDeleteI like the C flower.
I wonder if campanula grow in our region. They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLet us know how you like the book.
Happy snuggling.
I would love to visit Seattle someday, but hubby and younger daughter both told me it's "boring" and I wouldn't like it, as they have been there already.
ReplyDeleteToo bad they feel that way. Your posts about your little town in the PNW are always fascinating to me, though. Love your photos!
Yes, I believe that's a campanula, or bell flower. You always manage to find the good in life. I hope you are loving the book.
ReplyDeleteWonderful raindrop photos, DJan. That second one has great perspective with the chatters and market just beyond the beautiful, glistening flower. Enjoy the book. I hope to read it sometime soon, too.
ReplyDeleteA little rain can't stop you...like someone said, ou'd never do anything if that was the case.
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived in NCaliforn ia, a tourist once said, When does this fog go away? We said--the second week of July. Then it comes back the third week. lol
I love that weather, and never got tired of it...
Look at the number of your followers! 111.
ReplyDeleteOMG I lived in Bellingham in 96/97, before that internet relationship led me to the one in San Diego, which then led me to TechnoBabe. A perfect circle. Nice place you got here, and the other one, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are a better person than me..it is raining here for the second day in a row..and I am not singing..if I was it would not be a nicey little Bing Crosby Singing in the rain song:(
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