What A Dreary Day

Wow, that really does sound like a beautiful day you had there. Where are you located, if you don't mind my asking? It's Wednesday morning here, and we're in for yet another rainy day. We've had far too many this summer, for my liking. We live about 45 minutes east of Toronto. I hope you're having a good day, and thanks so much for your response.

I'm sorry to hear about the flooding that you had. So far, there's been nothing like that here, but we have experienced some very severe downpours. We've also had damaging winds in some areas.

I am in the east central part of the Illinois down here in the USA. It's supposed to be nice here for the rest of the week. I know what you mean about having plenty of rain...or more than enough. One night in early June, we had around 8 inches of rain in about 8 hours. We had a big flooding situation in the area. Anyway, it is gorgeous again today. This day number 4 of it being nice. I thought it was going to rain yesterday because it got cloudy....but it didn't.

Hi Feona, It seems like these weather conditions are very widespread, from what I've been told. We've had far too many rainy days and major thunderstorms here, to count this summer. It's supposed to rain here again, for most of the day. I really enjoy jigsaw puzzles too, although I haven't done any lately. What kind do you like to do? My sister's family that we visit several times a year, are really into board games, as are my daughter and I. We always include this activity when we're there. We're heading there for a week next Monday, and it sure will be great to get away for a bit. I too suffer from some of the health issues you've mentioned. Well, I'm not Anemic, but I have hypothyroidism, which causes me to be exhausted much of the time. You take care of yourself too, and thanks for sharing here. Hugs to you as well.

That sounds great. I've played all of the games you've mentioned, with the exception of kids Skip Bo. I really enjoy the adult version. My sister's family have so many games, it's like a game store there. They keep adding to their collection. The puzzles sound like fun. The glow in the dark ones would be great for kids. Enjoy. Hugs.

We seem to be having alot of rain too! My backyard is a swamp...(not really) but with all the rain it is....LOL... We play all sorts of board games...Monopoly, backgammon, sorry, candy land, and much more.... We have cards..regular and go fish..and those types...you name it I think we have it...we just got kid Skip-bo and the boys love it... The puzzles we do vary..We have done alot of fish ones...we also have some that glow in the dark...right now we are working on a ship..Titled..Niagara....Sea Trials of the U.S. Brig Niagara Erie, Pennsylvania July 18, 1990..1000 pieces...we found this one at the thrift store....that is where we get alot of them at...luckily we have found some not opened and others have had all their pieces...the dolphin one was missing 4 pieces but that don't matter... Always busy around here...take care...hugs

we were really lucky weather wise , We went to Loch Lomond then we went to the designer factory , I didn't rain until we were just a few miles from home . it was a really nice day out :) xx

I'm so happy to hear that you were able to have your outing. I'm sure Lochlomond must be an amazing sight on a clear day.

Hi weemam, I know that Scotland can be a rainy place to be, as it was when I visited back in the seventies. The day we took the bus tour of 'Lochness,' it was too foggy and rainy for 'the monster' to come out. I hope the weather is good there today, and that you're out enjoying your drive. If not, please put your feet up, after all of that hard work. It's a little brighter here today, but I think it's supposed to storm again tonight. Thanks so much for your response.

YEs I am worrying about winter too, and how soon it will come. MY mom is from Brazil but she has been living in Portugal for many years. She's feeling really cold right now LOL We were about 15 degrees here yesterday and we still were wearing short sleeves while she was rummaging her luggage for a winter jacket hehehehehe

I can understand how your mom must feel, coming from such a warm climate. You're right about our winter, as I too wonder how bad it's going to be, after the horrible one we had last year. The weather in this part of the world, has certainly gone crazy of late, but I guess it's that way everywhere. I sure don't like any of it. Very unsettling for a number of reasons.

You're right. We're experiencing exactly the same weather, as this is the way it is this summer in the 'GTA.' Very strange weather, and I really don't like it. I'm wondering too, what type of winter we'll end up having, after all of the snow last year. It's too bad the weather isn't better for your mom's visit. Where's she from? Thanks so much for sharing here.

Hi OURDEW, We've had some hot days too, but the rain this summer has been unreal. Way too much for my liking. I hope you're having the nice day they promised. It's overcast here, with the threat of more rain. I'm okay with rain for a day or two, but too many days in a row definitely make me feel down. I appreciate your response.

Hi tamarafireheart, I guess you experience quite a lot of rain in the UK? I visited England and Scotland back in the seventies, and there were quite a few rainy days. I remember finding out, that many people in England never leave home without an umbrella, even if the day's sunny. My mother used to say "Nice weather for ducks, too." Thanks for the memory, and for your response.

Hi gabs, It seems to be raining everywhere. Yesterday it cooled down considerably, and is still that way today. It's been a very strange summer, weather wise. Thanks, as always. Hugs to you too.

Wow, I didn't know that. I guess the rain has been widespread across North America this summer. I've never heard of moldy grass either. I can relate to both results that you've mentioned here. I'm continually having to shut down the computer, because of all of the sudden thunderstorms that have come up too. The other day, the storms were so bad, that I couldn't get online for most of the day. I hope the electricity is back on soon. Thanks for sharing here.

I sure do know what it's like, and it's been mostly horrible of late! You can't really plan any outdoor activities in advance. I'm happy to hear that your day was a success. The weather this summer has really given me the blahs, along with everything else. Unfortunately, it's supposed to rain for a good part of the day today. By the way it looks outside, I'm sure that this will be the case. Take care, and Love and Hugs to you too. I hope we can 'talk' soon.

Hopefully we can talk tomorrow morning Mom! I just got back with my laundry in a cab a few minutes ago and have to get my boy for his last OT session today.... Can't believe it is raining again!!! At least it was nice yesterday when my parents were up! Take Care Love and Hugs! ~Heavens~

At least we had one good day. I'm looking forward to being able to talk with you tomorrow too.

I can't stand humidity either, so can really relate to this. Wow, you're having a drought there? This had been our experience here some summers, but far from it this year. I like a nice balance with the weather, but that's usually not the case anymore. Actually we've had a good run of sunny days now, which is great, but we're supposed to be back into some rain again later today, and tomorrow. Thanks so much for your response.

Thanks so much, for your kind words. Don't worry about being behind, as I'm often that way here too.

Your welcome my friend. I love responding to your discussion. I have been busy and have been very behind in responding to my friends discussions.

Hello di1159, I don't like a lot of humidity, and it gets harder for me to take each year. I've been to Niagara Falls too, and I know what you mean about the cooler nights. Actually, last night here, it became unseasonably cool, and is still quite cool today. Our winters can be very cold here, and the temperatures often dip into the minuses, with severe wind chill factors. Last winter we had tons of snow. Today isn't too bad, but it is overcast, and I think we're in for some more rain this evening, and maybe even a thunderstorm. Thanks for sharing here.

Have you had a lot of rain there of late too? I'm so sick of all of the wet weather. Like you, I feel half awake on days like this. The thing with me is though, if I sit down in a comfortable spot, I have no problem dozing off to sleep. Thanks for your response.