Snow & Paris – what more could you ask for in May?
Two Of My Favourite Things
Category: Seasons
Weather
Hello there! Long time no post…
I’m fascinated by weather. I tend to keep an eye on it if we’re ever going away and the difference between predicted and observed is great – how wrong or right did they get it?
So what makes me smile? The internet!
Previously the weather was simply something that was on after the evening news and a 5-7 day forecast on Countryfile.
These days there are websites such as :
Met Éireann
Weather Channel
Irish Weather Online (Facebook Link but excellent)
A Norwegian site: www.yr.no
are just a few samples
However my latest find is Earth Wind Map I could watch this for hours!
So yes Weather Forecasts make me smile (although I suspect the Maths involved would make me cry!)
Weather Forecasts
Have you ever met Mr. Fog patches?
No?
I don’t know why but listening to the weather forecasts, on the radio, going into town in the car with my dad this phrasing always entertained me no end.
It still does to this day. I find myself listening out for Mist or Fog Patches and in my head it automatically translates into Mr Fog Patches along with a childish clapping of hands – this too is in my head.
So next time you hear it, say hello to Mr Fog Patches!
Sunny Sunday Breakfast
In the mornings we have sunshine on our veranda but come the afternoon the sun is out in the back garden.
So this morning I had my breakfast out doors. Yes the weather has been that good over the last few days.
Armed with my iPhone I took a photo but can’t decide which app – the Instagram or Flickr?
or
Whichever one you like let me reassure you it was all really delicious & relaxing.
A Rare Sunny Bank holiday Monday
I had been out the back but went into the house for a minute – it would seem that no space in sacred.
Here’s Daisy
Skiing in Montmartre
This is a video that contains two of my favourite things (Do not start singing that song from the sound of music – ok do:) )
Anyway – SNOW & PARIS -talk about heavenly!
Bad Weather
I don’t know if you’ve noticed but I do like bad weather, whether it’s wind or rain, hail or snow I love love love it.
So here is a photographer that has captured some fabulous miserable weather and it all really does look absolutely fabulous – anyway his name is Christophe Jacrot and he has some beautiful photos of Paris & New York.
Here’s an example to tempt you –
Please visit his website these pictures need to be shared!!!
Snow!
We’re not getting snow here this year – it’s way too mild. Mind you it’s not very often that we do get snow so I shouldn’t be that surprised (still disappointed though). However, there is a very cold spell happening over in Europe and Russia. I know that snow has it’s draw backs and dangers but it is so beautiful. Below are 2 pages of wonderful snow photos (hopefully the url will remain live as time goes on)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2012/jan/31/winter-weather-pictures?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487
&
Delayed Gratification
I love love love miserable weather. I think in some places this puts me in the odd category but I don’t mind. So unfortunately for me I am still waiting. I think we would have been happy to have temperatures like this during the summer!
Today it’s a bit windy and the leaves are swirling and dancing. The entrance into the building is full of leaves – I was sorely tempted to stick around andnkick leaves for the afternoon.
So while I am still waiting for season appropriate weather I am holding off on having a Chai Latte. There is something about that frothy, sweet & spicey tea that brings winter to mind (my mind) – cold noses and cold fingers.
This morning I was going to indulge but it wouldn’t be the same. Yes it would be lovely – it’s lovely any time of year but it’s cosy at the cold time of year.
So like the child in the room alone with the sweets I have to pass the coffee shop every morning – will I have the chai latte now or will I wait for a more satisfying cup when the weather turns? Ok I’m an adult and can have both but somehow I know it wouldn’t be the same.
My Corner of The Internet 