Burgers and rain!

I went in Burger King for my lunch today, seeing as I was down town buying stuff. I decided to try one of their new chicken caesar bagels. I have to say it was much nicer than I thought it was going to be. I'd even go as far as to say that it was the nicest burger I've had all week. Come to think of it, it was the only burger I've had all week, but that doesn't make the statement any less valid. The chicken was moist and chargrilled to perfection and the salad was fresh, there was just enough caesar dressing on it, yup it was a good burger.
After Burger King I went on to do a bit more shopping, and as I was walking past WHSmith's, the heavens opened, literally. One minute it was quite sunny, the next the sky was completely black and the rain was bouncing off the pavement. Luckily I was under the glass shelters they have all along the sides of the precinct, and I stopped for a few minutes to watch the rain, and the people all scurrying for cover, looking like very angry drowned rats. I couldn't help but smile. I do like Summer rain, it's refreshing, it takes the excessive heat out of the air, makes you appreciate the sun a bit more. There is a wonderful smell about summer rain, a smell that winter rain doesn't have, I don't know how to describe it, it's sort of sharp and fresh, but it smells of earth and growing things too...if you know what I mean? Even down town among the concrete and glass and tarmac it smells...well, alive I suppose, and it makes even the unhealthy, scabby looking trees in the town centre look like they're growing. The rain didn't last long. I managed to keep dry, so I was happy, because it's also quite windy today and I hate being wet when it's windy. The bus ride home was a nightmare, screaming kids and moaning old ladies.

Things to be grateful for...
1. Summer rain
2. The smell of growing things
3. Helpful Dads that know what they want for Father's day