Nothing Beats Waterproof
The soft autumn day was beautiful, with sunlight playing off the red and golden leaves. Just mean enough to let you get a mile from home when the black clouds rolled in, the thunder banged and deluge came. That’s not the usual weather for the Northwest — we usually get a gentle, steady drip for four or five months. It’s nothing you can’t handle with a waterproof jacket. Last Saturday, that gullywasher had my sweat-wicking pants wicking the rain all the way up to my waistband. There is a time and a place for waterproof pants and waterproof shoes. Or just walking at home on the treadmill or inside the mall instead.
In fact, I thought the downpour and soaking was kind of fun and humorous. But the day wasn’t cold and I was just a few minutes from home, a change to dry clothes, and hot chocolate. Not like the poor contestants on Survivor this week, who had days of rain and no good shelter.
Photo © Wendy Bumgardner
Nothing Beats Waterproof originally appeared on About.com Walking on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 12:46:17.
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