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Do you look forward to Summer?

5/1/2015

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A study suggests that England is set for more record-breaking warm years like 2014, which was UK's warmest since records began in 1910

Scientists say the probability of warm Summers is 13 times more likely due to human influences on the climate. Well—we knew that. Let's hope we work with other countries around the world to change that likelihood.


The research, compiled by the University of Melbourne and published in Environmental Research.  
The data is based on climate models and temperature records for England dating back to 1659.

Yay for Australia, the land of my birth, and also for Melbourne where I grew up in the 1950s, which isn't so far back in history.

I remember once my mother told me the year of her birth—1914. I laughed, thinking she was joking. She assured me she wasn't. How crass I must have been, without a brain in my head to work out the year of her birth. Youngsters think the world began with them, whereas it was their existence that commenced.

Anyway, back to the subject. I'm ready for warmer days. It's not just because England is emerging from Winter that makes me say this. I love the warmth, having immigrated from a warmer country. I look forward to shedding clothes, with no need to shiver beside a fire. Yes, we have one, although the flames licking over coals are fueled by gas


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Our home—a small ground floor flat with gardens front and back—faces west. But the afternoon rays of the sun don't heat the windows to an unbearable temperature because of the wonderful giant horse chestnut trees growing right along the narrow road opposite. Also, trees beside the windows in our own garden give shelter. Whereas our neighbors homes overheat, ours stays cool. I look forward to opening the windows in the cool of the morning, and then closing them when the air heats during the main part of the long day. Here in England's Summer, dark doesn't arrive until about ten o'clock at night. I feel as if I'll emerge from hibernation to enjoy more quality time.

But without Winter's drop in temperature, we wouldn't appreciate the Summer. How wonderful of Mother Nature to give us balance.

Do you like Summer's heat?


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Alana link
4/30/2015 08:20:41 pm

I don't like the more extreme heat of summer (I suspect we get hotter than you usually do), which makes spring and fall my favorite seasons. But with that heat comes tomatoes, beans and blueberries - who could complain? As for winter - you already know too much about my dislike of winter.

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Cathy Chester link
4/30/2015 08:59:28 pm

We survived a long, nasty winter here in the Northeastern U.S. and now that spring is here and the flowers are finally showing their colors I am truly happy. I look forward to the warm weather but not too hot. Our home, like yours, is shaded by trees and is always cooler than off the mountain. Your home sounds very lovely.

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Alexandria Gunn link
5/1/2015 01:19:26 am

I can't wait for the summer to finally get here. I loved the heat wave last week but have hated the cold that seeped in from the weekend. Tuesday really put me in a mood because I'm so ready for the summer now. Let's hope it gets here soon!

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Joan Harrington link
5/1/2015 02:10:02 am

I love summer! Not so much the humidity! But I LOVE SUMMER and totally look forward to it :)

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K.Lee Banks link
5/1/2015 03:08:06 am

After our long, long, LONG winter...I do look forward to summer EXCEPT for the humidity. That just makes it unbearable, especially with my health issues. But nice hot, dry days, with a breeze...especially if I can be at the ocean--YES!! :-)

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Mina Joshi link
5/1/2015 03:29:08 am

I am also looking forward to the longer and warmer days. Somehow, I get the energy to do more.

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Shonda link
5/1/2015 05:15:22 am

If I never saw snow again it would be too soon, so I do my best not to complain about the stifling heat. I suppose as long as I have water to hop into for a cool down I will be fine. However, on a serious note, climatic change is every so apparent and kind of scary when you think about what we are doing to the ozone layer.

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Amar Naik link
5/1/2015 06:28:20 am

i hate summers :( . but i await them because some of my favorite fruits are available during this season :D

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Laurel Regan link
5/1/2015 12:57:39 pm

I don't mind the heat, but humidity can be a little hard to take. I do love summer, though - so many things to do in my part of the country! Looking forward to it.

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Kristine Hart link
5/3/2015 01:04:17 am

I love the heat!!! Grew up in New England and I can't stand the winter. It's pretty and all sometimes, but try going a whole winter here without a car!! Then see how much you like winter!! Summer, LOVE it!!! Lived in Florida and Arizona and it was awsome. Miss it! Going to move somewhere warm again. ;)

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