Sunday Early Edition

Finally!
It rained!
I mean it rains all the time but I finally got caught in it.
The rain I mean.
I didn't plan it that way as it looked as though it was clearing but I loaded up the bag and headed out to practice with that slow film.
Well I had to put that camera away as down it came:

I was sort of hopscotching between doorways and awnings trying not to get too soaked.
So was everyone else though so any place that had overhead shelter was a bit crowded.

I have to admit though, I was a big chicken cause I didn't go out when it was really coming down.
If I had my plastic camera bag thingy I would have, but my camera was already on the wet side so I decided to heed to my better judgement.
I didn't look like it was going to stop so I popped into the Apple Store and used the computer to check the weather radar.
Just passing showers.

At least I wasn't lost.
The drops got smaller and I figured it was time to head on home while the heading was good.

This was my first time being out in some really good and wet rain so I had some trouble with shot selection.
While trying not to get too wet.
I mean that's what I was thinking of rather than what I was shooting, still I think I got off some nice ones.
Though now that I look back I also missed some opportunities.
Well it's still raining sort of so maybe I'll go back out tonight!
Meanwhile, I need to go and finish up that other roll of film.
Or I can just stay in and do some laziness drills.
Lemme think.

Under the Weather

It's been raining off and on here for the past week, typical winter weather.

Unfortunately I've been under it, walking around with a cloud in my head nursing a cold I picked up probably from walking around in the rain last weekend.

I've also been dealing with some issues at work, getting some paper work out just before the deadlines hit me in the face.

When it rains, it pours.

Don't you know.

Anyways, I did manage to get out on Saturday in a brief moment of sunshine:

As you can see I had some problems framing my pictures.
I don't know if it was because I was not feeling well or what but all my pictures came out crooked!
Okay, I was using that camera with the oldfangled framing thingys on top but still, it was like I was walking around sideways!
Boy will I be happy when all the green stuff stops coming out of my nose.
Okay, you didn't need to hear that.
Then again maybe that's why my head was all leaning in one direction:

I better lay off the camera when I'm feeling under the weather.
Or maybe I can wear the camera bag on the other shoulder.
Or something.
Anyways I've been pretty much holed up at the Command Center all week and I'm getting sort of restless what with the rain and all.
I did want to take some rain pictures:

I got as far as my lanai using my long lens.
I was thinking about going out but I didn't want to get like sicker.
If you know what I mean.
Okay, so I'm going to drop a couple of tabs of Nyquil and hit the ole rack and hopefully I feel better tomorrow.
Maybe I can go out and play in the rain.
Then again, maybe not.