fires

Originally posted by sapper740
Unfortunately there has been no respite to our unrelentingly warm, dry weather. I feel guilty revelling in such georgeous weather which has burnt so many homes and farms. I hope that you Ma, as an ex-west Coaster can understand. I lived 46 years in Vancouver's rain and clouds and I'm soaking my pour wet, cold Canadian bones in Texas' heat and lovin' it! But don't get me wrong, Vancouver is one of the world's prettiest cities.....when the sun shines! I do miss the recreational possibilities of both Vancouver and B.C. though, which are unsurpassed in the world!

I agree with you about all the perks you mention about Vancouver and BC itself... I miss it so much, but never, ever do i miss the chronic grey skies and wetness ... and yes, when the sunshines, it's absolute magic, and wonderful to see crocuses and daffodils early (they'll probably poke up there soon) You're right, Vancouver is a pretty city ... and Kitsilano area gorgeous. Tons to see and do.

I TOTALLY understand you're loving the dry heat and basking in it, believe me. I'd love to visit Texas some time, to test out that warmth and dryness to soothe me old bones too!

Regards the drought and fires ... that's harsh ... maybe the cosmos will conspire to send down torrents of water (not too much) and hold the lightening, dousing any fires and smoulderings, until the dry earth absorbs water to the roots of things so they can grow and blossom ... Mama Earth must do things in her own way though. NOTHING is forever. I sometimes think that Mama Earth, like aging women, is going through a transitional menopausal moments as her insides change with age and like menopausal Mama's, there are many more unpredictable and extreme moments?

Ah well ... maybe some more coffee will wake me up better so I'm not half in never-never land as i type? (shut up HBM-O )

Karmen