Drenched

It were a spoutin' sort of day, gusting wind, constant rain, but we set sail for a walk regardless, and were rewarded by the sight of our friends the chickens battening down the hatches in the lee of their mistress's house, as well as many bright blooms nodding in the downpour.
We went to a double birthday party last night, put on by two climbing friends who share the day. It was loud and lively, with plenty of wonderful appetizers and desserts and grog to wash it down. Had many pleasant and interesting conversations with people I don't get a chance to talk to much, as well as some I've never met before. Bits and pieces of several life stories.