Like a pack of scouts, the residents of Western New York are always prepared. In winter, we have some of the largest snow plows in the nation to keep this area on the move and the economy humming. We don’t trust May because we have had snow in May. It builds character; makes us pragmatic.
My trusty Jack Russell Terrier, Impulse (Imp) is out rolling in fresh grass and sitting in the warmth of the sun today. We cherish days like these since they are infrequent. We don’t trust weather forecasts because they are over 50% wrong.
When I tell people where I am from, they shudder visibly with imaginary cold. We have the same number of gray, rainy days as Portland, Oregon a state famous for its rain. They say if you can see Mt. Hood then you know for sure it’s not raining. But as in England, all that fog and rain does make for a beautiful, green rolling countryside.
Up here tucked under Lake Ontario, and not far from Canada, we’re slow to accept anything. You can’t fault a people disappointed so often by the weather and the national news. But we are quick to recognize a good time when we see it and enjoy it to the fullest extent of the law.
blackwatertown
May 8, 2011
Wow – formidable flowers.
It’s been unexpectedly gorgeous here – and loads going on.
Local history society walking round the woods, a neighbour staging an impromptu kids sponsored walk and cake sale to raise funds for earthquake victims in Japan and New Zealand, open gardens event in next village, pub quiz tonight, half the blokes and many village kids gathering to watch Chelsea lose to Man Utd (Chelsea the more popular team round this way – though I’m neutral between those two), pub quiz later, and general children wandering round and popping up. For a quiet place it’s been busy.
samhenry
May 8, 2011
Good to hear the neighborhood is buzzing. That is a southern-type magnolia. It was winterized for life up north. The blossoms are larger and they are fragrant which the northern species are not. Glad you enjoyed it. I am ready for a “green thought in a green shade.”
The Morb
May 8, 2011
Looks like a great day in your neck of the woods too Sam !! … Nice and sunny here too !!! You’re right .. Gotta enjoy it while you can …
samhenry
May 9, 2011
Hard to believe we will have 3 straight days of sun. To whom do I write the thank you note?
DarcsFalcon
May 9, 2011
Oooh gorgeous magnolia tree! I bet it smells lovely! Mmmm. 🙂 Sweet.
We have the same weather issues here too.
samhenry
May 9, 2011
Here’s the thing, from somewhere my late pilot father got this phrase which he said was sacred and should be kept close to our hearts:
“Wet birds never fly at night.”
Remember this DF, this is important and sacred.
DarcsFalcon
May 9, 2011
HA! Great line! I will remember. 🙂