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What To Do in the Rain?

  

Category:  The Lighter Side/ Humor

By:  spikegary  •  6 years ago  •  43 comments

What To Do in the Rain?

Been raining since Wednesday night (My fault, I winerized the boat AND washed one of my cars after work that day, becuase it was so nice out).  The weather guessers say that it's supposed to rain through Saturday.  I think they said it's supposed to stop on Sunday.  Or the Ark is supposed to launch on Sunday.  One of the two.

My question?  What do you like to do on a rainy day, when the thought of going outside just can't be contemplated?


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Spikegary
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1  author  Spikegary    6 years ago

If at home, I might do a marathon of stuff I have on DVD like Firefly or the West Wing.  I don't have a fireplace (I do have an electric one that is part of the enterainment center the TV sits on, but it's not ther same).  At the Lakehouse we'd have anice roaring fire going in the Wood Stove (Vermont Soapstone).  Nothing beats chasing out the dampness like a woodstove......

Comfort food too-Cream of tomato soup and grilled cheese.........

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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1.1  Trout Giggles  replied to  Spikegary @1    6 years ago
Comfort food too-Cream of tomato soup and grilled cheese.........

You, too?

That's usually my go to after work on a rainy, cold day.

 
 
 
Spikegary
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1.1.1  author  Spikegary  replied to  Trout Giggles @1.1    6 years ago

Alarming similarities.....separated at birth?

Tell me......goldfish?

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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1.1.2  Trout Giggles  replied to  Spikegary @1.1.1    6 years ago

If I have them.

 
 
 
Sunshine
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1.2  Sunshine  replied to  Spikegary @1    6 years ago
Comfort food too-Cream of tomato soup and grilled cheese.........

Love that...mac and cheese too.  Watch a movie, text friends and family about nothing, cook, and maybe a nap.

 
 
 
JaneDoe
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1.2.2  JaneDoe  replied to  Sunshine @1.2    6 years ago
Love that...mac and cheese too.

Mac and cheese made with white cheddar... Yummy!

 
 
 
Sunshine
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1.2.3  Sunshine  replied to  JaneDoe @1.2.2    6 years ago

Mac and cheese mixed with barbequed pulled pork...to die for. 

 
 
 
JaneDoe
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1.2.4  JaneDoe  replied to  Sunshine @1.2.3    6 years ago

That does sound good. I am a fan of both but have never mixed the two. Going to have to try it.

 
 
 
Greg Jones
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1.4  Greg Jones  replied to  Spikegary @1    6 years ago

Comfort food too-Cream of tomato soup and grilled cheese.........

Another person who love that classic combination? jrSmiley_13_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Spikegary
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1.4.1  author  Spikegary  replied to  Greg Jones @1.4    6 years ago

I keep seeing those memes saying 'remember when..........tomato soup and grilled cheese'

I'm sitting here going, yeah, Last night.

 
 
 
luther28
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2  luther28    6 years ago

Doobie time :) after that it really doesn't matter.

 
 
 
Spikegary
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2.1  author  Spikegary  replied to  luther28 @2    6 years ago

As a person that can be 'no-notice' tested as a condition of employment, that is not on my list of things to do.  So, I need to find other activities......

 
 
 
luther28
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2.1.1  luther28  replied to  Spikegary @2.1    6 years ago

You have my sympathy:)

 
 
 
luther28
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2.1.3  luther28  replied to    6 years ago

And what might that have to do with smoking weed on a rainy day by a retired adult in their own home, pray tell?

Perhaps a fifth of Cuervo  would be more palatable.

 
 
 
Spikegary
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2.1.4  author  Spikegary  replied to  luther28 @2.1.1    6 years ago

It's a conscious choice I've made in choosing a career.  Don't need sympathy or want it-just one habit I don't need to have and to justify.

 
 
 
luther28
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2.1.5  luther28  replied to  Spikegary @2.1.4    6 years ago

Just playing with you, thought this was supposed to be light hearted.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3  Buzz of the Orient    6 years ago

Watch movies, prepare photo essays to post on NT, read novels, surf the web and spend much too much time on the computer generally.  Not much else to do and here sometimes it can rain for days at a time, but thanks to our elevation and great infrastructure there's no flooding.

 
 
 
SteevieGee
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4  SteevieGee    6 years ago

We usually get our first good rain here just about the week of Halloween.  None this year yet though.  Hasn't rained here more than a few sprinkles since May so I'll probably go out in it and just enjoy it.

 
 
 
Spikegary
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4.1  author  Spikegary  replied to  SteevieGee @4    6 years ago

We've been getting more, after a very dry summer (I referred to my front yard as 'Phoenix, Arizona').  But this week has been pretty tough-rained on saturday, Sunday, monday, tuesdat, was nice on Wednesday when I jinxed it for everyone, then nothing but rain.

 
 
 
Dean Moriarty
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5  Dean Moriarty    6 years ago

We are at that in-between time of year here. It's been snowing for weeks but not deep enough to play yet. I'd probably go to the gym and watch some sledneck videos on youtube.  

 
 
 
Spikegary
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5.1  author  Spikegary  replied to  Dean Moriarty @5    6 years ago

Dean, are you on FB at all?  If so, we have a page.....The United Snowmobile Alliance.  I'm picking up my latest sled purchase tomorrow....BTW, I tried on the Oxygen Helmet at the Big East Powersports Show.  I like it....not sure I'm ready to part with $600 for it though.........

 
 
 
Dean Moriarty
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5.1.1  Dean Moriarty  replied to  Spikegary @5.1    6 years ago

You must be excited to get a new sled. I hope you have good snow and a safe winter ahead.

No facebook here thanks. Yes that's an expensive helmet and does look nice. I've been wearing a Klim.  

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Spikegary
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5.1.2  author  Spikegary  replied to  Dean Moriarty @5.1.1    6 years ago

My company supplies me with with new FXR Gear periodically (every other year or so) and was wearing their gear all last season.  Nice stuff, plus i bought a set of FXR boots 2 seasons ago (Cyber Monday sale on Amazon for like $150) with the bolos.

I like that the Oxygen Helmet actually heats and you can feel the heat coming down the front of the helmet.   Plus the visibility is great (I've never found an open w/goggles that I cared for).

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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6  Trout Giggles    6 years ago

If it's a Saturday I'll sleep all day. Maybe stir myself long enough to put on a pot of soup or chili. If it's a Sunday, I try to stay awake because Monday I have to go back to work.

 
 
 
Spikegary
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6.1  author  Spikegary  replied to  Trout Giggles @6    6 years ago

I probably should have stated......and you don't have to go to work.......

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
Professor Principal
6.1.1  Trout Giggles  replied to  Spikegary @6.1    6 years ago

Oh, well, in that case....sleep

 
 
 
charger 383
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7  charger 383    6 years ago

Rainy days are for things I hate doing, like vacuuming, sorting laundry, paperwork ect ect

 
 
 
Sparty On
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7.1  Sparty On  replied to  charger 383 @7    6 years ago

Yep, me to.  

Depending on the season and weather fronts, it can be a good time to hunt and fish as well.

 
 
 
MrFrost
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8  MrFrost    6 years ago
What To Do In The Rain?

I usually try to take a nap, but since it rains so much here.... Split firewood, clean the garage, cut blackberry vines. 

 
 
 
It Is ME
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9  It Is ME    6 years ago

My kids and grandkids love playing in the rain !

I do too at times. jrSmiley_41_smiley_image.gif jrSmiley_13_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
JaneDoe
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11  JaneDoe    6 years ago

Sporting my finest sweats, sipping some hot apple cider and reading a good book.

 
 
 
Greg Jones
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13  Greg Jones    6 years ago

Speaking of wives or girlfriends....after that lunch of grilled cheese sandwich and creamy tomato soup....

perhaps have a warm bath together, followed by a mutual massage, and then....?  jrSmiley_91_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
pat wilson
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14  pat wilson    6 years ago

Grab your girl and get out there and dance !

 
 
 
Paula Bartholomew
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16  Paula Bartholomew    6 years ago

I sit on my porch wrapped in a blanket and enjoy a hot cup of  Earl Gray tea or a glass of Merlot.  The only time I sleep well is when it rains, the sound of it hitting the roof lulling me into a deep sleep.

 
 

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