Day 5 - 116 -- Windy Wet Weather

Interesting weather arrived today -- big wind from the south and rain in the afternoon. The fixed link with PEI was closed by late morning due to the wind. Luckily, the rain was less intense than predicted, so it wasn't fully horizontal as it fell <smile>. The greyness seemed a bit gloomy, but work moved forward albeit slowly in the office. Further work at home got a report almost ready to finalize. So -- a productive indoor day.

Weather pattern changes can be surprising. The strength of the wind today hadn't been as I'd expected. The temperatures were in the low to mid-teens, so the dampness felt cool inside and warm outside. Again, surprising differences. Many people were still walking around in shorts and flip-flops today, despite the wind and rain -- again surprising. I'm unsure why people choose not to dress for the weather. Sun doesn't mean warm temperatures in the winter and even mid-teens can feel colder when the wind blows in from east or north crossing ice on the straits as it travels to us. Fleece liners are still in my outerwear repertoire. I'd like to think this an age-related function, but I see people of all ages dressed inappropriately for weather -- including the wind.

A song that seemed to fit the weather of the day surfaced in my mind this afternoon -- particularly the first few lines. Several voices have performed this song. I've chosen a version with a different musical arrangement. The video is just weird for the lyrics, so feel free to scroll past the visual <smile>. Enjoy!

Whistle Down the Wind -- Tina Arena