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A Nor'easter? In this economy?!
We may finally be past the extended November in GlooMay remix of recent weeks. Early in the month it was warm and humid (and pollen-y) enough for bedroom aircon (and bolting rhubarb), then the (almost) week we were gone was wet and chilly. There were a few open-window days (yay lily-of-the-valley scent, boo more pollen and jet-lag) upon our return, and then it got cold enough to re-shut all the windows and turn the heat back on. (My temperature regulation still hasn't recovered.)
If it weren't for the dawn's early (dim) light (and the birds) I really would think it was November: sweats and fleece and socks (ugh), woodstove and hot chocolate evenings, flannel sheets on the bed, extra-cuddly cats.
The garden is grumpy too. I was hoping the peas and spinach I managed to plant would appreciate the coolth but they seem to be waiting for more sun. No sign yet of recently-planted beans but I don't blame them.
Back on (gray, damp, but not yet storming) Wednesday I hit a local garden store for tomato etc. starts as I've been running even later than the season. Signs in all the greenhouses warned about the upcoming storm (an "anomalous late season Nor'easter", per the NWS) and to not put tender tropical plants outdoors before at least Saturday. (From overheard convos I gather the wind was a bigger risk than the chill.)
Also did pre-holiday weekend shopping made more frenetic by other folk's pre-storm shopping. My list was short but the lines were long. Thankfully there was tasty take-out to look forward to after my multiple errands (recovery has a price, thank you Gene's #10 hot & sour dumpling soup etc. which provided enough leftovers for Thor's/Thursday too). Storm day was very wet and windy but no local trees came down this time and even more thankfully I didn't have to go anywhere.
Yesterday I saw a brief smidge of sun in-between assorted chores and after a cool gray start today I was able to enjoy a short walk in a nearby park in the mostly-sunny afternoon. Still needed a hot drink after dinner (Hahaha Chicken take-out, it was pretty good, will probably nom again) though. Tomorrow looks nicer and the upcoming week's forecast looks okay. Here's hoping for some May in May.
If it weren't for the dawn's early (dim) light (and the birds) I really would think it was November: sweats and fleece and socks (ugh), woodstove and hot chocolate evenings, flannel sheets on the bed, extra-cuddly cats.
The garden is grumpy too. I was hoping the peas and spinach I managed to plant would appreciate the coolth but they seem to be waiting for more sun. No sign yet of recently-planted beans but I don't blame them.
Back on (gray, damp, but not yet storming) Wednesday I hit a local garden store for tomato etc. starts as I've been running even later than the season. Signs in all the greenhouses warned about the upcoming storm (an "anomalous late season Nor'easter", per the NWS) and to not put tender tropical plants outdoors before at least Saturday. (From overheard convos I gather the wind was a bigger risk than the chill.)
Also did pre-holiday weekend shopping made more frenetic by other folk's pre-storm shopping. My list was short but the lines were long. Thankfully there was tasty take-out to look forward to after my multiple errands (recovery has a price, thank you Gene's #10 hot & sour dumpling soup etc. which provided enough leftovers for Thor's/Thursday too). Storm day was very wet and windy but no local trees came down this time and even more thankfully I didn't have to go anywhere.
Yesterday I saw a brief smidge of sun in-between assorted chores and after a cool gray start today I was able to enjoy a short walk in a nearby park in the mostly-sunny afternoon. Still needed a hot drink after dinner (Hahaha Chicken take-out, it was pretty good, will probably nom again) though. Tomorrow looks nicer and the upcoming week's forecast looks okay. Here's hoping for some May in May.