'SINGING IN THE RAIN'

Dear reader, did this old geezer ever mention that it rains in Hilo, Hawaii?  Rumour has it that the wet stuff comes down at the rate of 150 inches a year.  What a lot of rain.

When first contemplated, Hilo seemed a poor choice given the fact of the rain.  Hang on, this old geezer thought, have there not been other locales lived where the wet stuff came down in buckets?  London sprang to mind and you all know how high that place is held by MOI.

The rain is - how does one put it - just there.  Mostly, it will be a wet pavement in the morn, as it rains oft during the night.  From time to time, it will pour and then just stop and turn into a most glorious day.

Of late, the rain has been a presence.  Last two days has seen massive amounts.  Perfect 'raining frogs' days.

Truth be told, it is possible that the rain was most horrid where I was and perfectly lovely just down the road.

If you come, or should I say, when you come to Hilo, you will see a most perfect 'green' place to wander in.  I have yet to get rain gear, that is how of little import the rain is to me.  You get right clever in dodging rain drops, and knowing where all of the awnings are...