This fellow reminds us of our favorite meteorologist from years ago. He would tell what was going on — where the jet stream was and what the weather patterns were — so we could judge for ourselves if we believed the official forecast. And when the current weather was completely different from what had been predicted, he would mention it. One day when it was particularly off he said,
One thing about the weather, it sure is unpredictable.
We still miss him and think of him fondly.
Do you pay much attention to weather forecasts? Do you find them helpful?
May 15, 2015
Weather forecasts around here –San Juan Islands– help a lot with predicting what wind there will be during the night, is it OK to sleep out on our porch or should we roll the bed inside? Also, the radar is super helpful: if starting out on a walk that will last only an hour or so, we get a very accurate picture of what will fall from the sky on us, when the rain will reach us from Vancouver Island, etc. On the other hand, the island is often in a rain shadow, so the several day regional forecast may predict doom and gloom while we’re smirking in the sun.
I often use the forecast to see if the next day will be hot — should I leave the windows open at night, maybe turn on the fan, to start the next day with a cool apartment?
Yes, I do, Cheerful Monk [pay attention to weather forecasts]. If only because I like hope winning over looking out of the window.
And then there are the old ways of predicting what’s to come: You know – grandmothers swearing by their aching joints that rain is in the offing, my mother always succumbing to vile headaches when the wind blows the wrong way. I myself were not given my childhood name “sunshine” for nothing. When the sun shines weather meets my expectations, when it doesn’t I try and ignore it as best I can – till the wind (nearly) sweeps me off my feet.
It’s only last year I heard about lore that the weather on my name day (21 Oct) foretells what winter has in store for us. Whether this applies around the globe I do not know. And I do not wish to know. I’ve got enough on my plate as it is without taking responsibility for everyone else chasing their hats.
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I had never heard that about October 21. Presumably it’s somewhat the opposite of Groundhog Day?
i do pay attention to the weather here… even when it’s not in tornado season.
but especially then of course.
have you ever seen the movie… L.A. Story ?
steve martin is not everyone’s cuppa tea i know… but he’s very good in it. not so silly as in his early movies. his real life british wife… well at the time anyway! starred in it with him. she’s just adorable.
he plays a weatherman in los angeles. bored out of his skull! LOLOL it’s quirky …
as you might expect. but really beautiful too. satiric and poignant at the same time.
nice cartoon by the way jbrowman!
Steve Martin is the best actor & comedian. Love him.
tammy,
Thanks for the recommendation! It’s now next in my Netflix queue.
Yes, we pay fairly close attention to the weather, especially this time of the year. In the humid doldrums of summer, our attention lapses, as conditions vary little from day to day.
I know what you mean — I do check more when the weather is so variable. Are your forecasters good enough to be of any use?
Actually, yes, most of the time.
because Auckland region is thin as such landmass – one side Pacific ocean and other side Indian – predicting never really successful…
today predict is fine spells with odd showers – so far i would say 1/2 right but sun weak – rain when i needed to attn for plaster cast digging into forearm! nurse rejiggered/cut a bit and put soft wrapping over problem – commented not seen original done in strange wayn where no soft protection layer!
I’m glad you managed to get the cast fixed. What a bummer for you to need one, with all you have to do! I’ve been thinking of you a lot.
I don’t pay any attention to forecasts but would like to keep tabs on the temperature to help me decide whether or not to use the air conditioner and to decide on the clothes to wear.