One thing I've noticed as I've returned to Seattle is the fact so many people complain about the weather so often.Maybe it's just because we long to share a common experience, and the weather is a universally experienced topic. Because when you think about it, we haven' t had that much to complain about this summer.
Sure there were about 2 1/2 hot hot hot weeks, spaced several weeks apart--but really, our Summer of 2009 was really a SUMMER!. In fact, it's the most beautiful summer I can remember in 18 summers I've spent in Seattle.
Our sunny days were numerous. Rainy, chilly days were almost non-existent.
It was so pleasant that you could count on coming home after work and taking the dogs to the park, without even considering if it might be too wet for them. When was the last summer THAT happened?
Yes, we had some unbelievably hot days. Yes, we got above an unheard of 100 degrees on at least two occasions. But hey, it wasn't humid! (spoken from someone who spent 7 summers in Cleveland, THAT is something to be appreciated!!!)
I didn't get to go out of town too much-- the above photo is from the Seabeck Conference Center, where I spent a very wonderful, peaceful week in late August. No air conditioning, and it was very warm. But, as you can see, it was also very beautiful.
So next summer, when it doesn't seem to get warmer than 65 degrees, and they're calling for yet another rainy day, I will look back on the summer of 2009 with fond memories.
What will Fall bring?
3 comments:
Are you a native? Because I am and I hated this summer!! Of course it doesn't help that i spend between 11-2 everyday in the outdoors and the air co in my car was broken but my comfort zone is from 50-70 degrees. Most of time here I'm in heaven not so much this summer.
It's raining today and I could dance a jig. Happy happy joy joy
It's true, why do so many people complain about the weather. Complain about something you can change through action. I especially dislike when people complain about the rain... you. live. in. seattle. get. over.it.
It was a beautiful summer in Spokane as well. Not too hot at all.
loved this summer was perfection! (and I am a born and raised pacific-northwesterner)
This year in fact has been had the most distinct seasons I've experiences in Seattle...ever. Snowy winter, wet/blustery spring, and hot summer.
Fall is always my favorite time of year though...and already the weather is beautiful :)
Still, here's to hoping we have less snow this winter.
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