Rainbows

Everywhere people like to talk about the weather. It's an important topic of conversation. Ski resort operators wonder if there will be enough snow to have a long season. In Florida, the farmers are worried about frost on the orange trees, and in Canada, well ...it's just plain cold so they worry about who will win the next ice hockey game.

When we see friends from the mainland they usually ask us, "Don't you get tired of the same weather every day?" "Don't you miss the seasons?" and the number three question is "Does it really rain every day?"

We answer NO! NO! and YES, it always rains in the islands somewhere.

Last night it rained heavily, and then we had a steady rain all through the day.  I woke up this morning and saw the plumeria tree on my lanai covered in raindrops.

If you are visiting, there is still plenty to do when it rains. Sunbathing is out, but you can have a good time in the pool or surf.  After all, the outdoor temperature was still a balmy 77 degrees in the middle of the afternoon. The Royal Hawaiian Center is an outdoor mall, and there are plenty of covered walkways. You can window shop, power shop, or enjoy a quick snack in the food court or restaurants.  Maybe you just want to order an umbrella drink, relax and talk story with friends.

This afternoon, I left the office about 4:30, the rain had stopped, and the sun was peeking through the clouds.  You may think that our weather is boring compared to where you live now, and that rain isn't something to get to excited about. Rain gives locals something to smile about because it takes a little rain to make a rainbow.

And sometimes, with a little luck, it will be a double rainbow. Now, THAT'S a good reason to live in Hawaii.