Didn't Get My Morning Walk In

@msiduri (5687)
United States
December 22, 2016 11:34am CST
Went down to the park this morning where I usually take my morning stroll. It was an optimistic thing to do. Didn’t think I’d be able to walk. It’s been raining for two days straight. I’d have the place to myself. Only, of course, I didn’t. There were a couple of duck and several seagulls swimming. Just goes to show you how much rain we’ve gotten. They were swimming where the various kidlets usually play soccer. There’s no pond in this park. At least, no one intended there be one. Image is my own
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Jani
@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
22 Dec 16
That's a shame you didn't get your walk because of the high water. I am sure the moisture will make the park beautiful though.
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Siduri
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
22 Dec 16
Yes. And it'll do a lot for the plants and the yard. The cat isn't too happy about it, though.
Jani
@jhechorain (1198)
• Susanville, California
22 Dec 16
The cats here grudgingly skulk about in the snow too when they are outside.
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Siduri
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
22 Dec 16
@jhechorain Yes. Our cat has to stay outside because my husband is allergic to him. He has an enclosure. I imagine he's curled up snoozing in his doghouse. (I refuse to call it a cat house.)
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Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
25 Dec 16
always sad to see a favourite walking area washed out and waterlogged
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Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
25 Dec 16
@msiduri the village green I see from my window serves the same function - just a few seagulls on it at present
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Siduri
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
25 Dec 16
@arthurchappell When I was there yesterday, there was a whole flock of migrating geese there. A rest stop on their way to Mexico, I guess. And no kidlets. It still quick soggy. A few hearty souls walking.
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Siduri
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
25 Dec 16
It will dry. I usually go as early in the morning as I can because, especially in the summer, it gets blazing hot and it's often overrun with kidlets playing soccer or just generally making a nuisance of themselves.
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
22 Dec 16
Wow! That's a lot of rain.
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Siduri
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
22 Dec 16
We've been needed it. At least we know now the roof doesn't leak. We've been in a drought for years. Every little bit of rain helps. Even if it makes a duck pond of a soccer field for a while.
Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
23 Dec 16
I hope it's stopped raining for you now and that water will drain away.
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Siduri
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
23 Dec 16
It's still raining. though not quite as heavily. It's supposed to rain tomorrow as well. The streets are a mess. It's supposed to clear up Saturday. After being so dry for so long, a nice little soaking is okay. A nice little soaking going away after a while is even better.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Dec 16
The birds thought they would have the place to themselves then that pesky human came along.
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Siduri
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
22 Dec 16
We humans do intrude, don't we?
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