Is the weather getting you down?

I think that spring is always the time when I find living in Scarborough most frustrating, and indeed irritating. It always seems to me that the transition from winter to spring is very prolonged. Although the days get longer very quickly the weather still seems to be stuck in winter mode. We seem to be about three weeks behind the south of England in the onset of spring.

This is partly because we live farther North and partly because at this time of the year if high-pressure systems dominate they drag in cold air from the east. So even with comparable places such as York we in Scarborough are a few degrees cooler and certainly a lot windier.

I have to admit that I have a certain sang froid regarding the weather, although I am as keen as anybody else to look at what it is going to be like later in the week, I accept what I am given. I have always believed that it is counter-productive to feel depressed about the weather, as practically there is nothing that I can do about it; apart from I suppose jetting off to warmer climes. I am lucky in that I have the clothing to cope with most weathers, so if I wish to go walking in the rain I can without suffering too much discomfort, apart from the impact of rain on my glasses. I can break-out my shorts on those hot days. Indeed I can remember when I stayed in London, the hot humid city days were really unpleasant particularly at night with there being no practical way of cooling down. So I always warn the weather pariahs to be careful what they wish for.

There are also the compensations of bad weather, when I can plan to undertake indoor activities, usually those that have been put off for some time. It also makes those times spent in the fresh air more precious. Last night I quite enjoyed lying in bed listening to the quite strong wind whistle round the house. So I would urge you to make the most of whatever weather is thrown at us, enjoy because you sure as hell cannot change it.