Wet Sunday.

I did have plans for today....they involved visiting a friend and going out to lunch. Unfortunately this included a long walk across a beach which we would both enjoy. So it’s raining....hard.... There are lots of ways around this clearly...but somehow the long walk has become part of the pattern...and is much enjoyed by both of us. So we need a conversation when I have got myself moving. I am getting lazy I know but somehow arriving at the pub, wet and wind blown is not inviting...For either of us. There are lots of alternatives, not least just meeting at the pub. But although that’s easy for me it’s not for her...a long walk from where she lives is better than getting her car out. So we need a conversation. I am watching out of the window, telling myself that it’s not raining much...and then it increases. So trying to keep us both dry seems to be part of the plan. I’ve looked at the weather map on my iPad which is usually very accurate and the rains not stopping today... So now I am cross with myself once again...when did I become a wimp? How can I allow a few raindrops to mess up my day? I have waterproof clothes...but they are not the sort of thing you go out to lunch in! Arghhh! At any rate the solution to this problem is not going to be found in my bed. So getting up would be a good idea! Interestingly I realise that not for a second have I regretted not going to church. It is Sunday after all. but since I got sacked for taking a funeral instead of a course I have stayed well clear of the local churches... I have attended services on board various ships..But I am still avoiding the ones where I used to work. This may not be quite rational..But it’s the way I feel right now. A long beach walk and a meal at the pub with an old friend is a much better idea! Weather providing!