Back in the day, when I rode a bike all around town,
I was able to make it sunny by wearing a yellow rain suit.
No matter how dismal the weather…. if I completely encased myself in silly-looking and uncomfortable, bright-yellow, plastic-coated nylon…
the sun would come out, and the day would turn bright and very warm.
Because I liked to perform this service, I wore it even on days that were only iffy-ish, understanding that my own comfort was a small sacrifice for the general good…
and also, knowing that if I didn’t wear it, the day would turn colder and wetter, leaving me and so many others unprotected.
Whenever someone would exclaim, “What a beautiful day it’s turning out to be!”, I’d say “you’re welcome.”
Certainly happens in North Idaho. I haven’t figured out who the culprit is, though. Although I have seem some people riding their bikes in silly outfits.
rshive over 4 years ago
I thought I saw a cloud in the sky headed for Brown County the other day.
macky87 over 4 years ago
I thought only teenagers had this much angst. Agnes has WAY more than her share of angst at such a young age.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 4 years ago
Days are fickle things.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 4 years ago
Many adults maintain these superstitions.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
It’s silly until it suddenly starts pouring down rain!
dwane.scoty1 over 4 years ago
Who was that character with the dark cloud over his head? On “Li’l Abner”?
chris_o42 over 4 years ago
Sometimes I agree with Agnes. I look outside, say “it’s beautiful, I’ll go for a walk”, and then all of a sudden it clouds up and rains!
dwane.scoty1 over 4 years ago
Do the Ol’ Switcheroo! Say “## it! Who needs it?”! Sunny all day!
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 4 years ago
Back in the day, when I rode a bike all around town,
I was able to make it sunny by wearing a yellow rain suit.
No matter how dismal the weather…. if I completely encased myself in silly-looking and uncomfortable, bright-yellow, plastic-coated nylon…
the sun would come out, and the day would turn bright and very warm.
Because I liked to perform this service, I wore it even on days that were only iffy-ish, understanding that my own comfort was a small sacrifice for the general good…
and also, knowing that if I didn’t wear it, the day would turn colder and wetter, leaving me and so many others unprotected.
Whenever someone would exclaim, “What a beautiful day it’s turning out to be!”, I’d say “you’re welcome.”
Jeffin Premium Member over 4 years ago
These days are so contrary.
Jeff0811 over 4 years ago
Well everyone, have a…day.
Perkycat over 4 years ago
Certainly happens in North Idaho. I haven’t figured out who the culprit is, though. Although I have seem some people riding their bikes in silly outfits.
dwane.scoty1 over 4 years ago
In N. Idaho? Must be Seattle-San Fran. refugees!
Bargrove over 4 years ago
Take the umbrella, no rain. Don’t take the umbrella……..I’ll bet you know the rest.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
So it’s NOT “A beautiful Life?”
jdbligh over 4 years ago
Such an astute observation from one so young.
lenasquest Premium Member over 4 years ago
Most folks living in Upstate NY have acquired this attitude, just to survive.