Okay, where is it? Where’s that rain the forecast was talking about? Is it over there?

We’ve been under flood watch since 7:00 am this morning, and no rain so far; except I thought I felt a few drops on the way to Whole Foods. But that hardly count as “rain” — not around here!

The forecast seemed rather grim to me; but I’m glad I took the chance and rode to the store. Sunblock was on sale; and I bought two tubes. I also got bananas; an avocado; and bread.

When I got home the sky was still gloomy gray; but it didn’t seem like a cloudburst was imminent. I decided to try a jaunt on the road bike. While I was preparing for the ride, I started to hear a train’s  horn. Oh, great, I thought. Where is it? Is that train going to keep me from accessing the bike path; or is it still far enough away for me to beat it?

Just as I was going out the front door, I heard the thrumming sound of a locomotive’s engine; and then the blasting loud horn. I decided to ride to the railroad crossing for a look; and I saw that the train was a long one! It was moving slowly, too; and I didn’t want to stand there waiting. 

I took the detour to the park; but by that time the park’s walking/cycling path was rather crowded. I made one full circuit; and the way to the bike path meant another half circuit. By then the train was gone; and I could get to the levee bike path.

The wind was blowing at about 12 mph; and the clouds down near the horizon had a banded look. The sun was trying to come out; but I didn’t like the look of those clouds! So I didn’t ride very far before turning towards home.

Now here it is, noon; and I’m still waiting for the skies to open. I hope they don’t decide to do it tomorrow morning; and keep me from riding to the salvage store.  It looks like the weather on Sunday will be nice; but over Sunday night more rain is in the forecast.

I wish it would rain now, and get it over with. I’m getting tired of wondering, where is it?