El Nino - and the rains came...

If this is what it looks like to be prepared for lots of rain...we are in big trouble! What's even more troublesome is that this is not on some building that is falling apart or in disrepair. This is attached to a fairly new building. So, I wonder if an inspector really inspected every aspect of the construction. Maybe it was overlooked and thought of as less important than say the roof? Well....isn't this where the runoff from the rains pelting the roof are going to go? But I suppose if the rain gushes straight down as opposed to down and gently out it may not matter much because the result will just be rolling onto the concrete anyway? I wonder if there would be more damage, velocity, some scientific thing if the water comes straight down? Why would the spout divert the flow anyway? How important is it? Should we worry, steer clear, avoid...? Now I'm worried...just another of those things we need to look out for I guess...

Searching for Mr Right...

...and this might just be him! I suppose I'll have to consider those qualities that I find most attractive and important.

Well, at the top of the list would be a good, kind heart. This "hunk" appears to have plenty of room for a large good kind heart! Of utmost importance is height (I adore tall guys) as well as the ability to hug and make me feel safe and cared for...seems to meet those qualities perfectly! I think we're on to something!

Must be over 50, and based on this guy's patina, I'm thinking he fits that bill too. So, on to those personality traits that are desirable...witty, interesting, well read, fun, sensitive, smart, compassionate...a lot to ask for...but certainly important.

However, this guy could be tough to get to know. Nothing about him says 'open' although he is certainly interesting. I can see him as 'fun' at a party and I think he would attract a certain amount of attention. Not too sure about the nuts and bolts of our possible future relationship...might need to take things slowly, ummm, maybe just one step at a time!