I’m not one to really “check” the weather, Internet. Living in Los Angeles, you can pretty much count on a few certainties: It’ll be sunny, it’ll be pleasant, and you probably won’t need a jacket. Unfortunately, this attitude does leave me unprepared or uninformed on occasion.

I had a plan to go sailing either today or tomorrow. This morning I was greeted with a dark and cloudy sky, but as per usual, no actual rain yet. It may start soon, but unlike Florida, it’s never a surprise here. Now that I have actually checked the reports, it looks like we’ll have Biblical strength rainfall for the next 3 days, which probably means 2 inches total. I stand here packed with the keys in my hand, and I can’t go.

Damn you, weather! I wish to sail the high seas, yet lack the backbone to do it while 10 feet away from a 25 foot tall metal pole in the largest body of water on Earth whilst it downpours. A motor boat, sure. A Sailboat? Probably not the best idea. Maybe I’ll go golfing.

Dear Clouds: either rain, or move along. No loitering or standing allowed in the 213.