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Old May 23, 2015 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Colorido
It has rained in Colorado and Denver every single day in the month of May. We are in danger of coming up shy of 300 days of sunshine this year that's how little the sun has been out.

We need the rain so bad so it's ridiculous to complain...but damn, I'm going to need Prozac if this goes on much longer.
On the news, it said it's rained here, Texas, more in the first 5 months, than ALL of last year.
 
Old May 23, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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A cheap way to keep the seat dry is a backpack rain cover from Walmart, $3.64
 
Old May 23, 2015 | 10:24 PM
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If there are outside entrances, see if you can park it under a stairwell. Also, some motels will allow you to park under the front canopy...
 
Old May 24, 2015 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
On the news, it said it's rained here, Texas, more in the first 5 months, than ALL of last year.
My rain dances worked... finally. Maybe a bit too well.

Rain means the grass grows and the horses have green grass to eat. This translates into less hay and grain to feed them and, even better, a great upcoming hay season. A good hay crop keeps the prices down.

The down side is that I have to mow my lawn more often. I'm in central Texas and can't remember the last time I saw the sun. I'm enjoying the rain now because in June, July and August, it will be scarce.
 
Old May 24, 2015 | 03:55 AM
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I carry a rain cover in one of my saddlebags. $4.95 from Ollie's Discount, or $150+ from Harley-Davidson. The choice there is obvious.
 
Old May 24, 2015 | 07:06 AM
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Not enough rain last year. Too much rain this year.


Geeze you just can't please some people!
 
Old May 24, 2015 | 07:15 AM
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Other than any remaining warranty being null and void and the tires getting shriveled, it'll be fine.
 
Old May 24, 2015 | 09:27 AM
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The best news is that most of our lakes are full...some are too full...and this month, Lake Travis near Austin went from -50' to -35'.

The bad news is I don't think I've ridden much over 500 miles this month.
 

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Old May 24, 2015 | 09:58 AM
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Other good news. No rain on the forecast today for the concert!
 
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Originally Posted by Colorido
It has rained in Colorado and Denver every single day in the month of May. We are in danger of coming up shy of 300 days of sunshine this year that's how little the sun has been out.

We need the rain so bad so it's ridiculous to complain...but damn, I'm going to need Prozac if this goes on much longer.
You're exaggerating a bit - it's only been 22 of the 24 days so far this month - lol, gotta have humor in times like this or a reason to finish the winter mods.
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