Shiverfest?

Tomorrow (Saturday) is the Dells Riverfest, sponsored by the Stewards of the Dells of the Wisconsin River, of which I am a (largely lazy) member. Tom, on the other hand, is quite active. This year he convinced me to volunteer to help, and I will be working at the registration table for people entering the triathlon or one of its segments (kayak, run, bike). I get to start at 6:15 a.m., because the kayak folks start at 7:30.

A couple of things to note about this.

1) If you go to the website (designed by Tom, naturally), you find this on a red banner across the top:

APRIL 14 SAFETY NOTICE:
THE WISCONSIN RIVER IS UNSAFE FOR KAYAKING DUE TO HIGH WATER CONDITIONS.
THE KAYAK RACE WILL BE A SHORT SPRINT LOOP IN CRANDALL BAY.

The river is rushing along, pushed by snowmelt and spring rains.

2) And the weather for the day? During the time of the Fest activities in the A of M, there is a 70% chance of precipitation -- rain/snow -- and windy. The temperature will be about 38 (3.3 C).

If only I were a duck ...

On a more spring-like note, I saw my first goldfinch of the season by the bird feeder this morning.