Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Not Even

Yes, I rode to work today.

When I went to bed the forecaster were saying 80% chance of rain today. By the time I woke up the chance was down to 50%. The radar looked clear as I started to gear up, but I didn't trust the look of the sky.

Since the temperature was in the low 60's Fahrenheit/mid-teens Celsius, it was a no brainer. I put on the rain gear. And, I didn't get rained on.

By the time I got to work the sun was trying to break through the clouds.


It did rain a little Downtown later in the morning.

When I left work in the middle of the afternoon. The rain was moving back into the area. The question: Would it stay to the north? It looked like it would. The sky looked okay, but I didn't trust the radar. I put the rain gear on again even though now the temperature was near 80F/27C. Needless to say, it was a toasty ride home.

Heather thinks I should replace the seat cover. I think it is just getting character.
And, I didn't get rained on...again.

But, shortly after I got home a thunderstorm went through, but since I was striped down cooling off, I wasn't dressed to even stand before the window to take a photo of the storm...nor was I willing to take a photo of myself proving my state of undress...not even a photo of my bare feet.
  • 62F/17C and overcast for the ride to work.
  • 79F/26C and mostly cloudy with rain in the area for the home ride.

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful, those towering clouds. I haven't seen rain for quite a while now but I guess the wet stuff will be back with a vengeance soon.

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    1. This seems to be the best time of the year for clouds here. Yes, I do expect you will see plenty of the wet stuff.
      ~k

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  2. I tend to get rained on more than I should because I am reluctant to put rain gear on. It acts as a jinx, the rain goes away and I am trapped in a plastic sweat box....Frogg toggs are much better about condensation I have found but still...to suit up or not to suit up, always the dilemma (if your Vespa is running!).

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    1. I have noticed the same thing about my power to jinx rain. It also happens when severe weather is forecast. If I don't ride the weather goes around us, but if I ride...

      Thanks for taking time to comment. Much appreciated.
      ~k

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  3. You are finding some nice looking skies!

    You are right that the seat cover has character, but Billie might like a little bonus now for all her hard work. Buy the girl a present...

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    1. Martha,
      I think the skies are finding me.

      And, I did try to buy Billie a new flag, but the company who makes the flags like she has is on hiatus. It seems they've lost their manufacturer. She's also going to get new shoes and possibly a stunning pair of HippoHands.
      ~k

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