The weather has been so bad that it has affected my eyes–the doctors tell me there is really nothing to do about it as it is almost like an allergic reaction–the best I can do is wear sunglasses. I also find myself yawning and a bit warm–especially in the middle of the afternoon.
I have noticed that other people must be similarly stricken as I see a lot of people with sunglasses these days wearing only shorts and t-shirts.
There is simply way too much sunshine and warm weather in Montevideo in the Spring. And we know that all that sunshine is not good for you: it ages people prematurely and can cause skin cancer and sun tans that turn your skin to leather and other such things.
And there does not seem to be any sign of respite–not a cloud in the sky; AND as we get closer to Thanksgiving the weather is only going to get worse. The latest predictions include Sunshine all week with temperatures gradually rising to 31C/88F by Thanksgiving Day.
I don’t know how we are going to cope.
Don’t you feel better safe and snug in front of your fireplaces with your skin protected by sweaters and long ants and jackets?
No need to rub it in soooo blatantly. Those of us in the northeast USA are well aware of the risks you’re exposing yourself to by living in such a sunny environment, and we appreciate your bravery in doing so…
Left by joe.p on November 19th, 2006
I recently read a study with the conclusion that among people over 60, those with above-average intelligence also tend to be the most disagreeable (crabby curmudgeons). I think that may be true, don’t you?
The weather in Memphis is not so bad with the fireplace crackling at night–60s this week–fireplace just right to plant bulbs if I get energetic. In January, however, it is a different story, and we will be joining you in SA.
Left by bjewell on November 20th, 2006