It's almost three weeks until the Spring Equinox arrives, but in my area it's starting to feel like winter is on the run. Some examples:
- On Saturday Hubby Tony and I took the tarp off the bistro table and chairs on the deck.
- When Tony and I visited the Botanical Garden on Sunday the witch hazel and snowdrops were blooming.
- Sunrise is about the time my alarm goes off in the morning, and if it's going to be a clear day I wake up to a room that's only semi-dark.
- Today I heard the condo maintenance man weed wacking in front of our building.
- This afternoon after Tony finished up work and we got ready for our almost-everyday walk my phone app said it was 57°F (a couple of degrees above the average temperature for the day). I wore my lightweight winter coat, but after 10 minutes it was unzipped, and after 20 minutes I had taken it off and tied it around my waist. During the walk I saw a couple of yards with visible fertilizer pellets.
- When we got home I suggested we take our dinner outside and eat it on the deck. We did. The late day sun was weak, and didn't provide a lot of warmth, but the first al fresco meal of the year is always exciting. We stayed out just long enough to finish our entree, then headed back inside for conversation and dessert.
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I love seeing the days get longer and warmer.
ReplyDeleteAMEN!
DeleteMy favourite time of year approaches. I notice it the weather has changed, definitely more sunshine, very bright.
ReplyDeleteAh spring. Time to start thinking about doing the projects that I didn't do last year.
ReplyDeleteTime to call the handyman and get them off your to-do list?
DeleteSpring is in the air ... April ... May ... and June ... Three girls I knew once!
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It's amazing!
DeleteIam so excited tohave the doors open and the house airing out winter's woes.
ReplyDeleteThis timeof year is glorious.
Yes, time to get rid of the winter stink.
DeleteWell it's definitely not warm enough to sit outside and eat here in the UK but it's getting warmer and more Spring like. And in 3 months time when we are allowed out of lockdown I'm looking forward to my first pub lunch outside!
ReplyDeleteIn three months things should be perfect.
DeleteSpring indeed is on the move.
ReplyDeleteOh it must have been nice to enjoy your meal on the deck. Hope you enjoyed your visit to the Botanical garden. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteThe garden visit was lovely, but there were almost too many people there for my tastes. As the weather warms up we may avoid the weekends.
DeleteOh my, it's not quite that warm here in Wales yet! I do look forward to it though and the days of sunshine are very welcome.
ReplyDeleteLiz, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Wishing you many days of warm weather when it arrives in your area.
DeleteYes, the weather has finally changed here too. I've been cooking dinner on the grill all week.
ReplyDeleteOur condo is on the second floor of the building...the HOA says that we can't have a grill on the deck. Fortunately a nearby municipal park has grills we can use. It's more of a commitment, though.
DeleteHi Kathy - well done ... not quite the outdoor weather here ... but sheltered and in the sun = just possible. The Botanical Garden visit sounded delightful - love the Spring springing! All the best - Hilary
ReplyDeleteSheltered, sunny areas make all the difference!
DeleteHere it comes---spring!
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