This Gloomy, Chilly, Rainy Weather

[lawdawg]

I love it!

The older I get, the more I'm finding I enjoy the gloomy, rainy type of weather that we've had here in the Midwest for the past few days. When I was younger, I tended to view such weather as depressing and as an impediment to day-to-day activities and social life. Now, cold rainy weather appeals to me as a great reason (or excuse) to stay home, wear my pajamas, and get comfortable on the couch. Various combinations of pipes, good food, my favorite junk foods, coffee and creamer, and alcoholic beverages of choice are usually involved.

That said, I wouldn't want this type of weather constantly year round. I love a good warm spring day after winter, and getting outdoors in nature on a sunny day is one of my all-time favorite things to do. However, the occasional gloomy rainy day is welcome any time of year.

 

[olkofri]

And there's a blend for that!

 

[BROBS]

I can agree with that!

 

[redglow]

I concur. Nothing like a fire in the fireplace on a dark & gloomy night.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Rain's my favorite weather. Especially a good thunderstorm.?

 

[olkofri]

I love thunderstorms, but I prefer snow to rain.

 

[Akousticplyr]

I agree with all except for the inevitable cold/flu bug that sometimes comes with it. I've been in bed since Monday and it has been kicking my tail. Not going to work tomorrow, and haven't lit a bowl since Sunday. But otherwise, I'm enjoying the view out the window!

 

[shanez]

What is this "rain" you guys keep talking about?

 

[augiebd]

I agree with the sentiment of your OP but I have three dogs of varying size so I like my gloomy days as long as they don’t involve mud.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Rain is a distant memory at this point but I couldn’t agree more. Nothing better than a sourdough hotcake, bacon, and egg breakfast followed by hot coffee and a Va/Per with a good book, listening to the sound of the rain hitting the tin roof while the woodstove crackles in the cabin.

Paradise (and my retirement plan).

 

[hobie1dog]

I moved to my current location just to get away from it.

 

[kcghost]

Few days in a row is okay if no flood and it isn't snow.

 

[Casual]

sourdough hotcake

I have fought against getting a sourdough starter and learning how to make bread because, well, endless delicious carbs. But that was before I knew sourdough hotcakes existed. This changes everything.

 

[alaskanpiper]

I have fought against getting a sourdough starter and learning how to make bread because, well, endless delicious carbs. But that was before I knew sourdough hotcakes existed. This changes everything.

Yes sir! As do sourdough biscuits! Staples of Alaskan bush cuisine!

 

[olkofri]

I have fought against getting a sourdough starter and learning how to make bread because, well, endless delicious carbs. But that was before I knew sourdough hotcakes existed. This changes everything.

You mean sourdough makes you gain weight? Maybe I should start eating that every day.

 

[Chasing Embers]

You mean sourdough makes you gain weight? Maybe I should start eating that every day.

Me too.

 

[wolflarsen]

The rain gets the steelhead running and that makes me happy. Hanging out by the fire is always good but there's nothing like getting out in a torrential downpour, standing knee deep in an emerald green river of the Pacific Northwest, and laying into a chrome beast fresh out of the ocean.

 

[americaman]

We got out first rain of the season today in Los Angeles. We also put up our Christmas decorations earlier today, so it made the rain even more welcoming.

 

[prndl]

Any day I wake up is a good day.

Rain, shine, hot, cold, sourdough or no. It's all good to me.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I'm getting closer to the age where any weather makes for a good day.