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This is just one of those days

cimg0463It's one of those days you just want to sit around the house and do absolutely nothing, or watch some movies you have recorded. It might even be a good day to read a book, if you were so inclined, which I am not.

As you should be able to see from the view out my bedroom window, it is raining outside. The rain started last night, and hasn't let up since.

I can't complain too much though, as this is the rainy season, and we do need the rain. Plus Monday's are typically my day off from exercise, so I will surprise everyone, and not complain.

I just feel sorry for anyone who might be visiting from, say Argentina, like a friend of mine (fellow MCLer), who happens to be in Cambria today. He might be a little disappointed.

Fortunately the rest of the week, when he will be in LA, will be nice, and the real intent of his trip was to visit his son in Tahoe, who works at one of the ski resorts, and ski, so I know he's not complaining too much either. This weather will actually benefit that part of his vacation.

I'm just glad I didn't have to work today, not that I would have gone in anyways because of the weather, but it was a good feeling knowing I could sleep in, and I didn't have to make that drive.

Comments

Becky said…
Driving in to work this AM, fifth & Los Posas was flooded out and the workers were waist deep in the mud trying to get the water moving. Olds Rd and Hueneme was covered in mud.
Alan Posner said…
Great photo. Made me long for Southern California.
Gerry said…
Did you even go to the pool or gym?
See you Wednesday, we are doing Laguna Canyon.......
Marc said…
Nope! Didn't do a damn thing. Never even got out of my pajamas. And today seems to be more of the same. It's raining right now, and I debating whether to stay home or go to work.

I don't want to either, but......
Francisco said…
Hi Marc! Im francisco, Alejandro's and marcela's son. Thank u for writing about me in your web page! You are right, thanks god Snow appeared and presidents weeks as well and so we are really busy! I am working more than ever!
They told they had a great time yesterday night, its a shame i am not there. My father is always talking about u, and I think you helped him a lot since everything has started! So thanks a lot!!!
Marc said…
Thanks for writing Francisco. Yes it would have been nice to meet you as well, but I'm sure you'd rather be skiing.

We had a great time as well.

We're hoping to get to Argentina next October or November. Hopefully we will meet then.

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