Then

This week's challenge word is "then".

Then, I ran almost every day, even if it was bucketing down. Today the heavy rain from late morning decided me that a run was not necessary today. It's meant to be all fun these days.

Then I was someone who chased road races in the region; back when this was taken I was doing one race every three weeks on average. 1983 was a very satisfying year with a number of good times and placings. There was less than 100 m to go when this photo was taken. The rain was an enjoyable part of the run. I no longer take part in races.

Then we had a National Party Government led by Mr (later Sir) Robert Muldoon, and I first became involved as unionist for senior doctors. Now we have a National party Government, and I sit on Medical Council. I hope I have the same beliefs as I had then; they feel the same.

Then I was me; now the me I am is made up of all the 'mes' that have preceded the present one.

After taking this picture, I saw that the sun was setting in the west (of course!). Although still raining here, the sky to the west was less cloudy, and the sun could be seen as a bright but hazy orb. The haziness was increased by looking at it through the plastic netting covering the painters' scaffolding outside. Anyone interested can go to "Now" in my blipfolio.