Anybody else sick of the rain - even if we're supposed to love it? (San Diego: buy, construction)

[NoMoreSnowForMe]

Ack! For the past several nights, the wind and rain have been so severe here in San Jose, that I can't get a decent night's sleep.

I know we need the rain, but yeesh, I feel like I'm back in Seattle or Portland, both of which I was happy to flee.

My snow peas on my balcony have powdery mildew, my old injuries are killing me because of this damp cold, and my dog doesn't want to do her business quickly when I brave the elements to get her to do her business.

Yes, I know, it could be worse - we could be living in the Polar vortex in Chicago.

But, aren't you all tired of it, too? How are you coping? I think we all might need to start taking Vitamin D like I had to when I lived in the PNW.

Rain, rain go away, come again some other day...

[llowllevellowll]

I'm with you but for different reasons. I absolutely love hearing the rain at night time. I grew up in the midwest where we would get thunderstorms and it was just gorgeous.

However, the rain is killing a few of our construction sites right now and de-watering them has been absolutely brutal and expensive. I'm afraid to go to work tomorrow. LOL

[NoMoreSnowForMe]

Originally Posted by llowllevellowll

I'm with you but for different reasons. I absolutely love hearing the rain at night time. I grew up in the midwest where we would get thunderstorms and it was just gorgeous.

However, the rain is killing a few of our construction sites right now and de-watering them has been absolutely brutal and expensive. I'm afraid to go to work tomorrow. LOL

OMG, I had to go to a Pick n Pull in San Jose the other day and the parking lots were just mud and pools of standing water. Just a mucky mess. Sorry for your work hassles!

[aslowdodge]

Californians love to brag about having the best weather. Really a few nights of rain are that upsetting? You should have kept going south to San Diego instead of San Jose for the milder weather.

[llowllevellowll]

Originally Posted by aslowdodge

Californians love to brag about having the best weather. Really a few nights of rain are that upsetting? You should have kept going south to San Diego instead of San Jose for the milder weather.

It's hardly been a few nights of rain. I've removed somewhere north of 100,000 gallons of water from a 1-acre site since mid November?

[NoMoreSnowForMe]

Yeah, turn on the news!

I'm extremely grateful that I'm not in the polar vortex or where this would be snow, like I've lived through. That doesn't mean I can't get sick of the rain. Yes, I'm spoiled and lucky. And yes, I want it always to be perfect.

It's still just pouring down! Walked my dog around the block and came back drenched, even though we were both dressed for it. I think I need to go buy some Vitamin D for both of us.

[MrJester]

Originally Posted by NoMoreSnowForMe

Ack! For the past several nights, the wind and rain have been so severe here in San Jose, that I can't get a decent night's sleep.

I know we need the rain, but yeesh, I feel like I'm back in Seattle or Portland, both of which I was happy to flee.

My snow peas on my balcony have powdery mildew, my old injuries are killing me because of this damp cold, and my dog doesn't want to do her business quickly when I brave the elements to get her to do her business.

Yes, I know, it could be worse - we could be living in the Polar vortex in Chicago.

But, aren't you all tired of it, too? How are you coping? I think we all might need to start taking Vitamin D like I had to when I lived in the PNW.

Rain, rain go away, come again some other day...

I think what it is is you don't like cold rain. I spent ten weeks during the summer around New Orleans, where the rain is very warm. You'll have a sunny, might afternoon in the mid to high 90s, and bam! It starts pouring, and everything cools off by fifteen, twenty degrees, with a good sea breeze on top of it. Simply refreshing. And perfect for sloshing around in shorts and flip-flops! Of course, you'll also have this very patchy rain where it'll be sunny in the background but raining at the same time

Have you ever been to somewhere with warm rain? Seems like you haven't, otherwise you'd know how awesome it is.

[NoMoreSnowForMe]

Originally Posted by MrJester

I think what it is is you don't like cold rain. I spent ten weeks during the summer around New Orleans, where the rain is very warm. You'll have a sunny, might afternoon in the mid to high 90s, and bam! It starts pouring, and everything cools off by fifteen, twenty degrees, with a good sea breeze on top of it. Simply refreshing. And perfect for sloshing around in shorts and flip-flops! Of course, you'll also have this very patchy rain where it'll be sunny in the background but raining at the same time

Have you ever been to somewhere with warm rain? Seems like you haven't, otherwise you'd know how awesome it is.

You're going to think I'm the ultimate precipitation wimp, but yes, I used to live in TN, and in Mexico, been to New Orleans - all those showers do for you after the initial cool-down, is make the air an ungodly steam bath! So, no, I don't like that, either.

I love the occasional rainy day or two. Love to smell the clean air, see the plants perk up, curl up with a good book and some hot coffee - but relentless rain - yikes! This is worse than even living in Portland or Seattle (where I've lived) or even Crescent City (where I moved from a few years ago). It's just constant pouring down rain and gloomy skies.

The sun has poked through here and there, but I haven't been able to even find a rainbow lol. This is demon rain.

[MrJester]

Originally Posted by NoMoreSnowForMe

Yeah, turn on the news!

I'm extremely grateful that I'm not in the polar vortex or where this would be snow, like I've lived through. That doesn't mean I can't get sick of the rain. Yes, I'm spoiled and lucky. And yes, I want it always to be perfect.

It's still just pouring down! Walked my dog around the block and came back drenched, even though we were both dressed for it. I think I need to go buy some Vitamin D for both of us.

Do you have rainboots? I love rocking my knee-length pull on rainboots and splashing around in puddles on the way to class. Rainboots have helped me enjoy the rain. Only time guys can get away with wearing boots without looking girly.

[the topper]

San Jose needs a whole lot more rain!!!! Drought is still not over. Keep it on coming with tons of rain in the spring.