This morning, it's 68 degrees outside, the sky is blue, there's no humidity, and there's a brisk breeze. In other words, the weather is perfect. The pain in my ribs has largely subsided so I've started running again. That's a good thing since I can now go back to eating entire bags of chips without feeling so guilty.
I went into Rock Hall this morning to go for a run and, on the way back, decided I'd cap my morning with an outside shower back at the homestead. After parking the car, I headed inside, grabbed a towel, did a quick check to make sure that no one was expected to pay us a visit for the next 10 minutes, and headed outside for my "me" time.
There are several things about the outside shower at Fox Point that make it so great. Here are just a few:
- First, there's the water pressure. Like Goldilocks, I'm looking for water pressure that's not too strong and not too weak. It needs to be just right. Here, it's just right. At home, we have a big shower head in our bathroom shower stall. It sends out a nice large spray. But, the water pressure is just too soft for me. There's no such problem here.
- Next, there's an element of danger that keeps you on your toes. That danger isn't from the possibility that someone will come up the drive and find you standing there in all your glory. No, the danger comes from the large snake living under the deck. Last weekend, it was hanging out on the steps right next to the shower area. I know it's just a rat snake. And, it's actually our friend because it keeps the house free of mice. But, the darn thing is probably 4 feet long. That's a bit too big for my liking.
- Finally, the shower has no walls. Yes, I'm an exhibitionist. I like having my unimpeded view of the surroundings. And, I'm absolutely certain that my surroundings like their unimpeded view of me.
