Skywatch Friday 238

As you may have heard on local or national news, last week was quite the "exciting" week around here. It actually began the previous Friday, August 17, with heavy rain. My shoes and socks were soaked by the time I got to work that morning. To add insult to injury, my bus did not come up the Frontage Rd as it is supposed to, but went out the highway (bus stop is between the two roads). I was NOT happy, as that meant I was now going to be late for work. My only choice was to wait at the shelter for ten minutes, then cross the road and dash up the street to catch the bus heading the other direction, to get another bus heading west (this route is so screwed up it isn't funny).

So I'm waiting there and keeping an eye on the time so I knew when to cross over to the other stop, when an "out of service" bus suddenly appeared heading the other way. The driver opened his window and asked if we were all waiting for the westbound, then waved us across and said he would get us there, and did not charge us a fare, as the error was on them. Instead of being a half hour late, I was ten minutes early -- which meant I had enough time to stop at Walgreens. I was hoping for a cheap pair of shoes to get me through the day, but had to settle for a $1 pair of "cozy" socks. As I was behind the register, I was able to spend the day in my stocking feet while my shoes dried.


Fast forward to Monday, August 20. As the forecast was for heavy rain again around
The usual time I would catch the afternoon bus, I left an hour early,  deciding it was better to sit and read for an hour rather than be soaked again -- and was grateful I did when the downpour hit about 3pm. About 5pm it started to rain even harder, for about two hours.

Bucky on Parade #34: Vintage Postcard

"Vintage Postcard" stands in Peace Park on Street State, and depicts scenes from around Madison that includes the Capitol and Bascom Hall.

Bucky on Parade #33: Ink'd Wisconsinly

"Ink'd Wisconsinly" can be found at the intersection of State Street, Gilman Street,  and Broom St. The artist, Stripe, is a professional tattoo artist who also participated in CowParade Wisconsin in 2006 with "Sir Loin," and Artzoobilee in 2010 with a giraffe called "Melman." Photos of both can be found on this blog.

Bucky on Parade #32: Bucky at the Terrace

"Bucky at the Terrace" is outside Colectivo Coffee, 583 State Street. He is covered with the iconic Memorial Union Terrace chairs and sailboats.

Wordless Wednesday 316: Summer Walk

Bucky on Parade #31: 1ST and 10

"1ST and 10" can be found outside State Street Brats at the lower end of State Street.

Bucky on Parade #30: Bucky come se Picasso

"Bucky come se Picasso" is outside the Chazen Museum of Art on University Avenue.

Bucky on Parade #29: Superbuck

"Superbuck" is located at 333 East Campus Mall (University Square complex).