Is it weird that I kind of enjoy your part of the world's changeable weather? (You can say yes :-) Dreich is a great word, and I think that might be what I'm after. I've spent some time in Scotland and worked there for a bit, and I hear what you're saying about the gloom, storms, winds along the shore, running in blustery weather, etc. There's just something about it! Ok, maybe not every day.... Hope your winter isn't too soggy and grey.
I have to comment about the raining on one side of the road and not on the other. That happens in Florida all the time. One time, it was raining at my house but not at the house next door. It's funny how that happens!
Your drainage issues look like around here in my county. They have major issues along the railroad tracks in the city south of me. One recent tropical storm dropped so much rain that it went into the businesses that were alongside the tracks. Lots of equipment and the businesses were destroyed. They are in the process of starting a new bullet train through the area and I don't think they did the correct drainage for it. There's also a flooding problem that has been up on the main road, U.S. 1, where it always floods. They used to have a sign that said it was prone to flooding along the way.
I'll admit I've never heard of those two films you've mentioned - are they worth the watch, would you say? Even as just 'wallpaper' as I'm writing my Christmas cards?
You're very kind to mention my writing - no, I've never submitted anything to anyone! Gosh. But about the rambling - well, it takes one to know one, Terry! And (as indeed you weren't!) I'm not talking about the walking kind.... 😉
I'm looking forward to putting pen to paper in reply! Once I've got the Christmas cards out of the way...
Is it weird that I kind of enjoy your part of the world's changeable weather? (You can say yes :-) Dreich is a great word, and I think that might be what I'm after. I've spent some time in Scotland and worked there for a bit, and I hear what you're saying about the gloom, storms, winds along the shore, running in blustery weather, etc. There's just something about it! Ok, maybe not every day.... Hope your winter isn't too soggy and grey.
Great reply back!
I have to comment about the raining on one side of the road and not on the other. That happens in Florida all the time. One time, it was raining at my house but not at the house next door. It's funny how that happens!
Your drainage issues look like around here in my county. They have major issues along the railroad tracks in the city south of me. One recent tropical storm dropped so much rain that it went into the businesses that were alongside the tracks. Lots of equipment and the businesses were destroyed. They are in the process of starting a new bullet train through the area and I don't think they did the correct drainage for it. There's also a flooding problem that has been up on the main road, U.S. 1, where it always floods. They used to have a sign that said it was prone to flooding along the way.
I really enjoyed your letter, Terry - thank you!
I'll admit I've never heard of those two films you've mentioned - are they worth the watch, would you say? Even as just 'wallpaper' as I'm writing my Christmas cards?
You're very kind to mention my writing - no, I've never submitted anything to anyone! Gosh. But about the rambling - well, it takes one to know one, Terry! And (as indeed you weren't!) I'm not talking about the walking kind.... 😉
I'm looking forward to putting pen to paper in reply! Once I've got the Christmas cards out of the way...