Try living in Englandit takes a little different type of person to appreciate the desert but I was one of those dudes as well. After moving away 13 years I still enjoy a cloudy or rainy day.
We had so much rain yesterday I had to scoop the water away from the front-door twice in the afternoon as the driveway drainage couldn't cope.
I fear for the rear carpet of the car - I know I haven't had any water in for a while but after yesterday's deluge there must be some. Will check in an hour or so...
TMW