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I love running in the rain: the coolness of the raindrops, the splishing of the puddles, the abandoned pavements. But perhaps not in the torrential downpours we’ve been having this week.
And just yesterday, flash floods. I do not like driving in rainstorms. Better to watch it from my balcony.
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Reading your Joyful Posts brings me to my happy place. I hope having them in one place makes it easier for you to find when you need a bit of happy therapy, too.
If you would like to join in, ping back to this post and I will include you next week.
- Cadyluckleedy‘s Six On Saturday In My Own Garden: enchants us with blooms from her garden
- Carol Ann Siciliano‘s Delights: savours treats for all her senses
- Deb’s World’s Bright autumnal colour… and Square: enjoys autumnal scenery as she bikes
- Gary Wilson‘s A Dog and Her Boy: recounts heartwarming memories of Pam
- Laurie Graves‘s Problem Solved: struggles with & overcomes WP issue!
- LittlePiecesofMe‘s Grateful Fridays: shares much-needed & soul-warming gratitudes
- Nancy Loderick‘s Spots of Brightness: shares bright yellow daffodils from her favourite store
- Natalie the Explorer‘s Violet Flowers & Disc Golf Intro: introduces us to the exciting world of Disc Golf
- She Writes‘ Short Entry Series #19: cherishes aspirations, hopes & dreams
- Su‘s Virtual Afternoon Tea: takes us to tea on her roadtrip
- Thistles and Kiwis’This Week’s Small Pleasures: ventures to the cinema
- Trent’s World‘s The Weekly Smile: delights in the outdoors as he kayaks & bird watches
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This post is also my contribution to
- Weekend Coffee Share hosted by NatalieTheExplorer
- Weekend Sky hosted by Hammad Rais
- Becky’s Squares hosted by Becky at LifeOfB
Touring My Backyard 
I had to drive out during a heavy rainy day last year. Kept on fearing about car’s engine and getting stuck in the middle of nowhere but thankfully, reached back home safely.
Thank you so much for sharing this with my challenge and apologies for checking it this late 🙂
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No worries at all!
I hear you about stalling engines in flooding conditions! It’s a breath-holding expedition!
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Yeah 🙂
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I love running in the rain too. The last marathon I ran, though, was in a downpour!!! Too much of a good thing.
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I don’t run long enough for the rainwater to dry off – but it must have been uncomfortable for you on long distance to have crunchy drying gear!
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While I am not a fan of the rain, I can handle watching it from my balcony or indoors! Lovely photo!
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Lovely to hear from you Sanch! Thank you for visiting on this rainy day!
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I do not like driving in the rain. And since I don’t even like running so I definitely wouldn’t like doing it in the rain.
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There is rain, and there is RAIN!!! But I am with you – I try to avoid driving in all sorts of rainy conditions
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I absolutely love both shots! Sorry about the floods, though 😦
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I didn’t get caught in any of floods, thankfully! I only saw photos from friends!
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I don’t mind running in the rain if I get caught out in it. I don’t think I have ever intentionally went running in the rain though. That looks like some heavy rain. Definitely better to watch from afar.
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It’s actually the thunder & lightning that I get worried about. And these days, I don’t feel so comfortable running on very wet pavements.
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Yes. My running shoes can be pretty slippery on wet pavement. That is a concern.
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It never used to bother me till I had a pretty dramatic tumble a couple of years – took me forever to heal up. So, I am more cautious now. No more leaping out for a run at the first sign of rain!
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I can totally understand that!
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Wow, that is a lot of rain. Definitely a time to be indoors.
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It’s been thundering for a better part of an hour again today …. but I’ve already finished my run this morning, so it’s staying home for the rest of the day, I think!
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Man! How many times a week do you run?
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Hee hee! Just 4-5 times a week. It’s my alone/thinking/sanity time and just about the only outdoors I get.
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That is a lot!!!! I only get out 1-2 days a week to run. I enjoy a lot of other types of workouts so fitting them all in can be a challenge while still having some recovery days.
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I know you ride and trek a lot as well …. so that is a lot to fit into a week! I mostly just run, and have Japanese drumming class 2 evenings a week.
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How have we not seen a video of your drumming???? I love that!!!!!!
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Hee hee! Here is a video taken in 2007 … I am the 2nd from the right.
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Sorry – got the date wrong … this was in May 2016
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Ju-Lyn, I love the sound of a tropical downpour, the scents raising from the ground! Rain here in England is often insipid, dull and plain annoying – give me drama of a real rainfall!
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Drama it certainly is! But you are right – rainstorms here are so sensoral & exciting!
But we love the rain in the winter in the UK too … the varied grey skies, the stunning sparse winter trees, & the relief of stepping into a warm space out of the wet & cold!
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It’s nice to be indoor, dry and comfortable, with a view and the sounds of rain outside. Is the vessel in your header photo for storing water? Thank you, Ju-Lyn, for the mention and for sharing this. #WeekendCoffeeShare
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I’m afraid the containers you see are unused “flower pots” – Loving Husband who is the Gardener for our balcony, loves to collect all sorts of receptacles to repurpose them as holders for his plants
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Maybe if it is very hot and the light rain is refreshing, sure, I like to be in it, but typically… and with rain like you had, NO! lol. The view from your balcony is good enough, don’t have to be in it. We had a surprise snow storm on Friday!
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Oh my goodness! Snow storms at this time? That is certainly more than exciting than a rainstorm!!!
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Snow in April is very rare,but it does happen. This was just super bad timing!
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I am constantly amazed by the unpredictability of weather, and of nature, in general.
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Wow that is some heavy rain! Thanks for the mention 🙂
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One of the excitements of living in the tropics – the weather will do what it will!
Always happy to have you in this space!
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loving the sqaure, but also liking the landscape view – yes there are moment when dancing in the rain is perfect and other times better to watch!
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Thanks so much for the affirmation Becky! I really liked the landscape photo because I wanted to try to capture the scope of what was going on. But I also wanted to have a Bright Square – so I thought the faded glint of the tarnished pot might qualify.
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😀
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Eek: that does look heavy.
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It went on and on and on and on.
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😕
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What a lovely picture….
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Thanks so much for the encouragement! I’ve taken many a rainy photo but have struggled to capture the force & feel of the rain.
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I’ve been watching an old (2013) TV series on Amazon called ‘Serangoon Road’ placed in Singapore 1964. One of the best things about the show, is how it recreates scenes in Singapore. Ever so often, a rain storm cracks open in background with rolling thunder and the steady drumbeat of rain. Much like you describe here.
Have you watched the series Ju-Lyn? It was created by ABC & HBO Asia and was produced in Singapore.
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No I haven’t – I wonder if it’s on YouTube. I only have Netflix – no HBO service. It sounds very intriguing
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How fresh and green everything looks from your balcony! Thanks, as always, for the mention.
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It does look good after a shower!!!
And as always, you are most welcome in this space!
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It’s been very dry here, Ju-Lyn. We would be happy to have some of your extra rain. 🙂
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It always seems better on the other side, doesn’t it?
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