as soon as possible
Today has been one of those days in which I've found myself absent-mindedly looking toward my watch in the vain hope that I'll suddenly find myself at the Weekend. Until half way through the afternoon, I even had it in mind that it might still be Wednesday, which, of course, it most certainly isn't.
And while my brain falls to pieces, I note a distinct chill in the air, which bodes well for the lovers of Autumn; it is, by all accounts, one of the most atmospheric seasons, beautiful in its rush toward austerity. Especially so in a place such as this, which looks its best in the softer lights that subtend the blinding rays of summer.
Nonetheless, I'm not entirely ready for chills just yet, and have partaken in a pagan ritual to bring about at least a few more days of sunshine. I'll know by tomorrow whether that works or not; all I need is a little extra cheer this weekend, and then I'll be set to slog through six months of the cold, soul-crushing, joint-killing, perpetual rainy-night that is the British Winter.
It is better for outdoor sports though - a personal preference - and that makes me happy.
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I so hope your ritual works. I'm shivering at the mere thought of that six month slog.
Friends, the barometer stands at 1025 mB and rising; we have sunshine.
It seems you're in luck: the other day I heard the weatherman say this weekend would probably be good, with temperatures back up to the mid 20s.
This was predicted prior to your pagan ritual. However, if you weren't aware of the prediction, the question is: how effective can we consider your pagan ritual to have been?
This question seems to be a bit of a mind-warper once you really start thinking about it! (Or maybe it's just me - I haven't had any caffeine yet!)
I've never seen snow...
Bone-chilling English winter?? Oh honey... You don't get winter like we get winter in Calgary. We have snow up to our waist sometimes and it gets down to -30C. Surprising since our summers are hotter than Hawaii.
A snowy winter makes us picture postcard though... imagine a snowy house, snow-covered pine trees, and lots of Christmas lights. That's what I love about our winter. And skiing in the Rockies (only 45 minutes away).
Pagan rituals are quorum based; the more that are carried out across the country, the better we fare - perhaps I was not alone...
Chris, I've experienced your brand of cold in Chicago, where it dropped to -25 C over my birthday (and two feet of snow in an hour), but while it is totally unreasonable a temperature, you can dress like a polar bear and stay snuggly warm and dry, and appeciate it all the more for it, as you clearly do.
As an expat, you'll remember that the British winter is so mild as to be constantly damp; it always manages to get into your clothes, whatever you're wearing, and in that respect, I find myself a lot less comfortable on a wet and windy winter's day than I do on a frozen solid one. The Rockies are fantastic, by the way, and I'm quite jealous; I've only been in the summer (Keystone, Colorado, and the Mt. Whitney side, California), but can imagine how story-book it must look at Christmas.
Ks - until I came here from Malaysia in the 90s, I'd never seen snow anywhere except in James Bond movies. It's quite special to me, even now, as I've seen it just five or six times since then. If you head off to Australia for Uni, you can drive up into the Snowy Mountains. They're called that for good reason!
I probably _won't_ be going to .au anymore. :\ Money problems. So oh well, yet another dream shattered by unflinching reality. :\ Back to work.
I am sorry to hear that; I hope that there is some chance that that might change. If not, dude, we're going to have to kidnap you!
Yes, I mildly remember the damp, cold wet... I was wee when I moved to Canada but have been back since to visit several times. I hear you about Chicago, and they have the wind as well!
The Rockies state-side are nothing compared to the Canadian Rockies... ours are twice the size! I think I take them for granted because I'm so used to seeing them. My office window has a perfect view of them to the west. I think I'll take a drive out there for a day next week... It's beautiful this time of year with all the leaves turning.
.... even if half the forests out there just finished burning.... very sad :(