Sunday, February 20, 2011

The weather is crappy right now

But it's not bad. I mean, the temperature is above freezing and there is no snow, sleet, or ice. There is always a bright side. But it's not particularly warm, which is normal for February. And we're having a succession of weather systems bringing clouds and drizzle and rain. The vineyard is a muddy mess. Can't do much outdoor work.

A line of trees between vineyard parcels.

On the other hand, we know that spring is close. The days are brighter, longer. We're not having to build a fire every day. Buds are fattening and bulbs are up. Life ain't half bad. In fact, it's pretty good. So we enjoy our days, our meals, our walks, and our internet. Hot water, electricity, and satellite tv.

Except for rhythm, who could ask for anything more?
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12 comments:

  1. john-san20 February, 2011 10:52

    A simple, but perfect life...

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  2. Jean20 February, 2011 11:03

    Same here. The days are grey and dismal but getting longer. The fields are sludge on top of hard earth, making walking difficult - unless you are a poodle and just flit across the slippery bits. All dog walks require paw washing afterwards, yet another chore to add to the drudgery of winter.

    We had a sprinkling of snow yesterday. It didn't stay for long but it made driving to work awkward. We're not out of winter yet, here in Derbyshire.

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  3. Leon Sims20 February, 2011 12:16

    Crappy, yes, an interesting word that describes a multitude of things. Is it universal?
    Is there an translation in French?
    Spring, then summer will come soon.
    And we will read about it...

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  4. Betty Carlson20 February, 2011 12:34

    This mirrors my post today in many ways. I had pushed off my usual February blues until this morning...

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  5. Will20 February, 2011 14:53

    Yes, because you've got your man!

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  6. Bill in CA20 February, 2011 15:22

    So what does it hurt to just ask?

    (But with satellite TV, what else could anyone want? You want maybe whirled peas?)

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  7. Seine Judeet (Judith)20 February, 2011 16:51

    It sounds good to me :) I'm so looking forward to spring.

    Judy

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  8. Starman20 February, 2011 21:02

    On Al Jazeera, they showed the wind coming from the Atlantic.

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  9. Starman20 February, 2011 21:03

    Are slugs just snails without their shells?

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  10. Mark20 February, 2011 22:16

    You are aware that that photo is great, right? My walls, here in the family room, are a earthier blue than the background on your site. That photo would look so cool against the blue.
    Your Friend, m.

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  11. wcs21 February, 2011 09:05

    john-san, simple, maybe. Perfect? Hmmmm.

    jean, paw-washing! Yup.

    leon, un temps pourri, I think, comes closest.

    betty, hopefully things will be getting better, weather-wise.

    will, oh, you musical guy, you!

    bill, whirled peas would be nice.

    judy, me too!

    starman, yes, relatively warm and wet. And I think snails and slugs are very closely related.

    mark, thanks. I thought it was neat.

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  12. Betty Carlson21 February, 2011 20:04

    It's rainy and chilly here now but I almost prefer that to immobile grey gloom.

    Take care!

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