Rivers flooding, landslides, heavy rain...welcome to November. According to my mother, we've already gotten more rain in these first 11 days than we normally accumulate in the whole month. The Puyallup River has a flood watch, roads are closed, and I'll be staying home in my comfortable and safe hill dwelling, far away from any rivers. There are worse things than that, right? But whatever happened to those beautiful fall days we used to have?
Younger Daughter took this photo in Tacoma. Driving conditions look atrocious!
I did gear up for a run in my dad's old raincoat. No one could miss me in this fluorescent yellow; Dad would be happy that I'm getting some use of out it. :) The way things are going, I may be wearing it nearly every day. Sigh. I rarely wear baseball caps, but I put one on before I left because my glasses get drenched otherwise. It was a soggy jog!
I don't like yellow much yet this color predominates around here. And when the sky is gray and dumping buckets, a little brightness is cheery.
Unfortunately, most of the oranges and reds are gone.
One of my neighbors has this gorgeous tree though. It looks like fire!
My other waterproof Keen boots are so wet that I had to revert to my old ones. I do find some interesting items on my walks. Not quite sure who this swashbuckler is.
Every time I got up to refresh my coffee this morning, someone thought she should take over the recliner. ;) However, this girl is such a comfort to me in spite of her annoying habits. (scratching on the door at 7:00 a.m.?) Although it's been gloomy lately and my mood hasn't been the best, there are a few sunny days in the forecast for next week. Older Daughter and family are coming back in December for a WHOLE month. That will create yet another conundrum about how to celebrate when part of the family is unvaxxed. I'll be doing more decorating than I planned and will be swearing at fighting with a small Xmas tree. But it also means a lot of time with Grandson, and I'm certainly thrilled about that!
Mari is being so funny. She's in control, you know. Glad you get a whole month with the New Yorkers. (Maybe Older Daughter can help Younger Daughter with whatever the next decisions will be.) I thought you got mad and broke some glass, but I think it's a unique picture you're standing in front of. Women, many, getting through broken situations? Time to sell all of John's "collection" and get a boat? Stay afloat on your hill. Linda in Kansas
Posted by: DrumMajor | November 12, 2021 at 08:58 PM
Anyone who can use the word, swashbuckler, to describe a toy figure, has my utmost respect and admiration.
Posted by: AC | November 13, 2021 at 04:10 AM
Weatherwise, it's been the exact opposite here in Pittsburgh for the month of Nov, zero rain, lots of sun... until today. Temps have plunged and it's a weekend of rain & snow. Makes me feel a little less guilty for being a hermit. :^) Margaret, that's great to read about your OD & grandson coming for a whole month, does this mean Ziggy is coming as well?
Posted by: DougM | November 13, 2021 at 06:00 AM
Mari is a cat who knows her mind. Gotta love the attitude. Guests again for a whole month! I bet the kiddo will be agog about all that Christmastime has to offer.
Posted by: Ally Bean | November 13, 2021 at 06:54 AM
We are cold and wet here, snow flurries for the weekend...yuck.
That is so much like my cat...she gets offended if I make her move LOL and it only takes a couple of minutes to refill my coffee cup!
That is awesome that you get the grand for a month at the holidays.
Posted by: Joyce | November 13, 2021 at 10:01 AM
I'm guessing your young daughter isn't vaccinated. That's going to be difficult. I personally don't want to spend time with unvaccinated people right now. I don't know what it's like where you live but here you can't go to many places without proof of vaccination.
It will be nice for you to spend so much time with your grandson. Hopefully the rain stops soon, or does it in the Pacific Northwest?
Posted by: Pixie | November 13, 2021 at 06:23 PM
It's so great that you'll have your grandson around for a whole month! (And of course your daughter and SIL!) Will they be bringing Ziggy?
Ah yes, that Cat Manual. They've ALL read it, obviously.
Oh this weather. The rain is relentless!
Posted by: Tonya | November 14, 2021 at 01:00 PM
It was forecasted to rain for 3 days and I was really excited because those darn pigeons are pooping all over our solar panels. But no.... It missed us. I don't like to wear raincoats in Hawaii because it gets too darn hot. I like the idea of wearing yellow on walks on the mainland though.
Posted by: Musings | November 15, 2021 at 12:39 PM
Lots of water for sure out there. Have you thought of getting a boot dryer to put your shoes on when you get in from your wet walks? Can get them under 20 dollars and what a life saver they are.
Posted by: Wendy | November 15, 2021 at 02:50 PM