Things are heating up...again

The sun's out and the living is easy again. Temperatures are back up into the mid 20s and the bees are feverishly buzzing. Actually, the bees are quite feverish in their pursuits now, compared to earlier this summer when they would lazily wander from flower to flower. I wonder if they know something that we don't? Probably.

The temperature is now the issue of the day

While we've been getting some rain - well, lots of rain actually - it all started when summer was still in full bloom and the temperature was quite nice. Now, after weeks of grey skies and abundant moisture we're getting daytime highs of 17C and lows that make it possible to see a hint of your breath as the sun sets.

Thinking back on last year at this time it was very similar then, and as September came the temperature went back up and the fall was awesome.

Then...the winter came. Brrrr.

What's that orange thing in the sky?

Well, the sun finally made an appearance this afternoon, and with it came an artistic inspiration. After too may days to count of rain we hope to begin the slow process of drying out this weekend. The grass needs cutting, the bbq needs some serious grilling attention, and we need some vitamin D.

We hear, and read, that to the west of us they have been having the wettest summer on record. It seems kind of strange to think that we moved to what is supposed to be a wet province, only to wait until nearly August to have a rainy spell that would make us think that there was never going to any sun again. In the meantime, in our old city of habitation they were searching for manhole covers that had gotten swept away in the heavy rain. Makes you go hmmm, don't it. Well, it does for us.

Hmmm.

BTW - since we're not on the subject of the Olympics, isn't it interesting that Team Canada is emphasizing that they keep breaking Canadian records, yet nary a medal to be worn. Now personally I think anyone who can make it to the Olympics is worthy of a good pat on the back and a hearty "well done", but doesn't it say that perhaps the Canadian standard is not quite an international winner? If I beat everyone in my neighbourhood at something, and then go on to compete against your neighbourhood and you beat me everytime, doesn't that mean that my neighbourhood is a little less competitive than yours?

Since the Olympics are supposed to be so important to the national sports psyche shouldn't we be focused on how we're doing there, rather than how we compare to how we've done against our own? They are doing well, not winning medals, but definitely showing well against the rest of the world - 4th and 5th in the world is pretty damn good - but wouldn't it be better to focus on that rather how what they're focusing on?

Taking holidays in August?

You might think twice about it next year. The weather has been beautiful all summer long, except for the last week or so, and it seems that the trend is likely to continue. Cooler weather, and a fair bit of rain have made it feel more like fall than summer.

Now I remember late August being somewhat suspect when it came to weather in years gone by. Back when a last summer camping trip was planned, for instance. Tents, coolers, frisbees, and late August scream out for rain, don't they? But late July/Early August? Hurricane season isn't supposed to start until September.

Logan has been kind of bummed by the weather too. While he does get a bit hot in the full-on June/July sun, he still loves to be outside. When it rains he stands on the porch with a 'but...but...but' look on his face.

Here's hoping that some nice weather comes soon for those who have waited all this time for a bit of fun to ring out the hot weather.

Oh, and there is some blue sky up there still. I saw it this afternoon.

Congratulations to Christa and Brian

On Friday Christa, Jeannette's niece, and Brian tied the knot surrounded by family and friends. Later, more well wishers joined them on Lake Loon for a reception at the RCL #160.

Congratulations, and all the best in your new life together.