The Atlantic regions of Canada and the northeastern US are in the midst of an ongoing heat wave. We had almost 24 hours of noticeably cooler weather -- not cool, but cooler than something that feel like 30s or into the low 40s. The house cooled to the point of being able to turn on the stove for a quick stir-fry with fresh veggies from the market. Today has been one of the warmest feeling days with humidity making it feel into the high-30s with some places expecting to feel 40-41C. Crazy. While getting ready for work this morning, the weather forecast noted that the national climatologist reported that the hot and humid weather on this coast is from a tropical high pressure system parked over the Bahamas. He then stated that it would have major impact on our weather until the end of August.
I'm sure I said something inappropriate when I heard that. Like, really? I've had enough with the majority of July being blistering hot. Now I'm supposed to mentally prepare for the rest of this month, as well? We should have another quick respite by the end of this week. Then the whole thing begins again. If a low pressure system was strong enough to push this out of the way, it would be one huge storm -- hurricane storm. That I don't want either. So, am I just not willing to accept the weather? Likely not. <smile> It is one thing we can't control and one that has enormous impact on our daily lives. A salesman came to the door during supper tonight. He had sweat running down his face the whole time we chatted on the new front step. I felt sorry for him having to be outside working today. The worker to repair the back porch didn't show up today, but my lawn care guy did. I thought he should just let it go -- healthier for him. But there was a bit of shade for most places on his list for the day. With the humidity, I'm not sure that helped a lot, but he was prepared to do the full day. Again, I'm grateful for the a/c at the office.
Thinking of a song to fit this stationary high pressure system stuck in the Atlantic didn't take too long. I expect the heat has affected my thought processes, but the song that came to mind made me laugh out loud. Could be a sign that it is time to drink more fluid <smile>. The song itself makes me laugh, not just the title and story line of the lyrics. It is a bit countrified by an artist from Alberta. Enjoy!
The Truck Got Stuck -- Corb Lund & the Hurtin' Albertans
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