Sunday, March 27, 2011

Rain at last

The rain finally arrived last night and continued throughout most of today.  There is a hatch over the V-berth and the rain was falling on it, making a wonderful comforting sound.  There is nothing quite like a lazy rainy day.  A few thunderstorms moved through and the wind rose to move through the rigging.  I checked to make sure that the anchor was holding us.  Other than that,  I slept deeply and without dreams.

This morning the old dog needed to go for her walk on the beach.  She and I took a long walk in the misting rain.  She likes this weather, having a good double coat that keeps her dry.  When we got back to the boat, we all enjoyed breakfast,  read some, and later took a nap. 

All too soon, it was time to head back to the marina.  I could stay another week out.  This life suits me, being part vagabond and mostly loner.  But there are things to do at home.  It's time to plant in the garden, putting in peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, and cucumbers.  The screened porch needs to be cleaned of pollen which will run like a yellow river when hosed off.  And this week, I am having to study for my Marine Communications System exam.  Life is calling, and it's time to get back to the reality of it. 

For the few days that I have spent on the boat, I feel cleansed and free.  The distress of the last few weeks has left me.  My spirit is renewed, just as I imagine that the plants are refreshed with the rain.  The dust has settled on the dirt road heading to the house.  The leaves are washed and the wind has shaken out the last of the oak leaves that fall every spring.  Every living thing needs a time of renewal, whether it is from rain or from having a few days to get away and live a fantasy life. 

9 comments:

  1. Now that I'm living in a climate where rain isn't a constant, I can once again enjoy the sound of rain on a roof. It's such a great feeling to be safe and warm, listening to that water song.
    We took our dogs out for a long walk in the sun this afternoon, and I felt grateful and content. Life is good.

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  2. Your pictures make me long for the beach! We have plenty of mountains in Montana but no ocean. Good luck with your marine communications exam.

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  3. I am going to keep that good advice in my pocket.

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  4. Don'tcha love it when you WANT to go home.

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  5. dude glad the boat time refreshed you so...

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  6. The rain on the boat sounds wonderful.

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  7. Sigh, can I send you some snow? We have plenty?! Walking in the rain is like washing the soul....

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  8. Your life sounds like paradise to me. I am glad that you treasure every day .. the good and the not so good ones.
    Planting your garden should be rewarding...I see that you mention eggplant. I actually heard of an eggplant QUICHE recipe and tried it and it was great. Have you ever cooked yours that way?

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