First rains?

I figured that you were gonna throw the bacteria/risk of illness thing out there. What does that tell you about the world we live in?

 

Highest rainfall total on that map - Santiago Oaks area. Second Highest? Aliso.

 

That it's still a hell of a lot cleaner than medieval Europe! Just dump your Sh!t bucket out the window into the street! Yummy

 

OK, then put your space suit on and get out there! Heck, what else are you gonna do, stay inside and listen to Janis Ian?

 

San Juan open ? I’ve never ridden there.

 

Me neither. Let's get one of these guys to guide us through sometime this Fall.

 

Stay inside and keep clicking on the refresh button.

 

Hey, I know that trick!

 

San Juan is a lot of decomposed granite... I've ridden it wet, and it was quite nice. Better than when it was dry.

 

We’ve been in Utah, Colorado and NM since last weekend. Rain and snow almost the entire time! Will be back home mon night after more rain in az. Glad to hear about the rain at home!

 

Yeah, blame the sick guy. Better today then next weekend or the weekend after. Still hoping to get out today.

 

San Juan to Cocktail Rock is fine in the rain. There may be a few spots that get muddy, but for the most part it is good.

Above Cocktail Rock there is a bit more mud to be found. Old San Juan Trail gets pretty muddy and slippery with all the roots.

Up to Cocktail Rock....you cannot get lost.

 

Disneyland can be great on rainy days, sometimes it keeps passholders away so it’s less crowded. Just wear rain friendly clothes and unless it’s constant downpours you’ll be fine.

 

The weather gal on the news is saying that we are going to be seeing a fire danger period this coming week with Santana winds. There goes the nice moisture we are seeing.

 

There are no slow days at Disney any more.

 

One of my best days with my son was a rainy day at Disneyland, we’re talking El Niño downpour. Dress accordingly: Board shorts and sandals on the bottom, fleece and hard shells on top. Had him sit on my shoulders and hold the umbrella between rides, we did Big Thunder on repeat until my inner ear gave out—the place was all ours.

 

Was going to swim laps in the back bay with the wife tomorrow, but I’m not fond of hepatitis and diarrhea.

 

Just in case any of you was wondering:

http://www.ocparks.com/parks/alerts

All the parks are closed.

 

Grim! My condolence to OC riders who don’t have time to drive somewhere else.

 

I think our record was 11 times in a row on Grizzly River!

 

They all forget that those big pointy things they see from the OC parks are open 24/7.

 

STT to the Luge has some muddy spots in the first few miles that can be deal-breakers when wet, at least until it's had a little sun or wind to dry it out. >>Wheel-packing, bike-stopping deal-breakers<< so it's best to give it some time once the rain stops. There's less clay past the flag, and the Luge itself can be ridden wet, but it can be a slip-and-slide.

There's also a concern with mudslides and rockfall when the ground gets saturated. Situational awareness is key, especially when traversing steep slopes. Just cuz it's open doesn't mean it's safe, and just cuz it's accessible doesn't mean it's tame.

 

We came here in 98 and it haled and rained most of the day and it was still a fun day. Still talk about also.

 

Last time I surfed after a rain (SA rivermouth) I ended up with tonsils literally the size of golf balls. Never again.
Sycamore in Riverside is glorious in the rain, and not that long of a drive.

I wonder how Cactus faired?

 

Whaaaaaa???

 

I can't even get off the couch...

Hopefully make up for it tomorrow.

 

Too bad you're not closer!

 

My lawn is loving this, just seeded some bald spots a couple weeks ago and the new growth is going to thrive with the natural rain. Must be the nutrients in rain because my lawn always gets much greener after some good soakings.

Using today to change lightbulbs inside and outside the house, changed home HVAC filter, defrosting kegerator, fixing kitchen cabinet door, got potassium and replenished water softener, clear slow drains in bathrooms, figuring out how to reupholster out kitchen table chairs and having a few beers.

 

I know. I had high hopes for a big ride today. It's hard to motivate yourself. Especially when you wake up and it's wet outside. At least the trails will be good tomorrow.