Monday, January 11, 2021

Days of rain ahead

Kayaks in Bellingham Bay

Last Saturday, four of us masked walkers met on a very foggy day and decided to enjoy the walk that Melanie and I attempted the week before and had to call off because of heavy winds, along with rain (which we took for granted). We saw these kayakers on our way back, as the fog began to lift a little. We had no rain, and by the time we finished the five-mile walk, the sun was shining brightly.

At this time of the year, we fully expect to have rain most days, and we have not been "disappointed" in our rainfall so far this year. We have already had more rain than usual, and the next few days are supposed to be bringing us even more. Luckily, I have plenty of rain gear and much of it actually works. And for some reason, the weather gods have spared my Thursdays from the heaviest of the deluges, and even our Saturdays have fared pretty well. 

This morning, when I left the house to walk to the bus, it was pouring and very windy, but now it's calm and relatively dry. You just can't tell from one day to the next what we'll be seeing, but I intend to use my rain gear to the fullest. With Covid keeping us all practicing social distances and keeping me from hanging out with friends, I really need the exercise.

Oh, and by the way, the way my city has altered bus riding, I feel quite safe and protected while riding. Every other seat is blocked off, everyone is wearing a mask, and a total of only 9-10 people can ride at a time. When there are more people than that, another bus follows behind the first bus to carry overflow riders and pick up new ones. And the buses are sanitized after every route. It seems to be working well, although the county case count is going up after the Christmas and New Year's gatherings. 

I can hardly wait to get the vaccine. We are supposed to keep up our vigilance even after having received the second dose, since we are unsure whether a person can transmit the virus to others even when protected. This is definitely a tough time for so many of us! Please stay safe and don't go to any gatherings or parties for the foreseeable future, dear friends.
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16 comments:

  1. I am just happy that we got to safely have our family Christmas and we all moved on to the new year in good health.
    Today is a very drippy, dreary day. I am sitting here in my recliner looking out our big windows and trying somewhat unsuccessfully to stay warm while wrapped up in my blanket. I guess it's time to haul myself out of my nest and move about a bit.
    I am looking forward to a day when I can move freely in sunshine.

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  2. Glad to hear you are still managing to get out and about despite Covid and the weather. Things are dire here with an estimated one in thirty carrying the virus in the London area! I have limited my walking and of course there is no socialising whatsoever. So far 2.5m have now been vaccinated. This won't bring an end to the virus but we are praying it will bring it under control. Take care and keep safe.

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  3. It's too cold & damp for me during the morning hours here. The last storm front for us came from the PNW

    Love the kayak image

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  4. Those kayaks really make me miss mine but I know it has a good home. I like what the busses are doing to keep you safe. Smart. So glad you still get to walk in spite of Covid.

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  5. It's good that you make yourself get out and be active. I think we still have some huge challenges to face with covid.

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  6. That scene is so beautiful for this time of year. We have ice in the harbour again and snow is piling up again.

    I admire you continuing to walk and get around safely. Take care.

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  7. WE only see people outside. Looking forward to getting the vaccination ...no news on that yet. We now have some of that different strain down in the cities:( Stay dry!

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  8. Numbers are skyrocketing here. Schools are off for now. Non-essential retail is curtailed.

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  9. I so agree with you. Keep wearing your masks and avoid crowds.

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  10. Yes, even if you've had it or been vaccinated you can still be a carrier. Stay safe. Glad you can get out to walk, though, despite the rain. :)

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  11. I hope sunny days return to you soon. Covid free sunny days!

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  12. I wish you could push the rain southward. It ends just as it gets to the Oregon/California border. We desperately need rain in the San Joaquin Valley.

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  13. I agree, the temptation is to let things slide with the vaccine on the horizon, but actually now it's more important than ever to be careful. Sounds like your bus has it own pretty well.

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  14. We're waiting to get vaccinated too. Art is part of this tier but we're waiting to see if the vaccination site can be closer to where we live. Your bus system seems safer than ours.

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