Spring has seriously sprung

[jaunthie]

...which is sick and wrong, because this is February, for cryin' out loud! Everywhere else in the nation, it seems, folks are having terrible weather; unreasonable cold, tons of rain, you name it. My friend Ry in SD reports that she hasn't seen the sun in weeks, and if they get any more rain, the whole dang city is going to float out to sea. (Arizona Bay, anyone? ;-) Except that was supposed to be after The Big One...) But here? I walked to get coffee this morning, and gawked at the daffodils blooming, the cherry trees blooming, the blue, blue sky, the bright glowy yellow thing up in the sky...you get the picture. Birds were chirping, a soft, warm breeze was blowing, and it looked like late April. And I was too damn warm, wearing a light jacket! I was wearing sunglasses!!!

Now on the one hand, this is great for my walking. The nice weather is a serious plus over driving rain, snow, or bitter cold. On the other hand, this is just weird. I walked to meet my husband for lunch (I'm working from home today), and I didn't even wear a jacket. And I was fine. AND I think I'm going to need to water my garden later today... This is just so wrong!!! All I can say is, we'd better have a seriously wet spring ahead, and a damp summer, or we're going to be in a world of hurt this summer, drought-wise.

And some people still say there's no evidence of climate change or global warming... :-p

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

I'm going to claim your journal as inspiration for getting outside and for using mapquest to determine how far to destinations in my neighborhood. I value motivation wherever I can find it. Thanks. ---bsp

[jenboo.livejournal.com]

It is indeed sick and wrong that spring is already here. I am seriously torn between enjoying the opportunity to be outside without getting soaked and wanting it to rain so it will stay green around here.

I, too, hope for a very wet spring and summer. I know I won't mind! I grew up here...I'm used to it! :o)