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Post by beckoningthepneuma on Jul 17, 2012 23:44:50 GMT -8
OK, I know this is the 'venting' board but surely we're allowed some positivity? As those in the UK will know, this has been the very best summer so far for SSAD sufferers. Every day has been overcast or rainy, with temperatures averaging about 19C [66F] - and it's mid July! Very happy here and long may it continue, of course the papers are calling it a "washout summer" and everyone moans about how depressing it is. We seem to have missed the jet stream this year, we've ended up above it, causing all this low pressure.
Long may it continue. My most heartfelt condolences go out to the rest of my fellow SSAD sufferers in the world. Here's hoping the weather cools for you soon.
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Post by GregR on Jul 19, 2012 19:00:52 GMT -8
Thanks for your kind words.
Now, can you bottle some of that overcast sky and rainy weather and send it over across the Atlantic?
Please?
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Post by ginger on Jul 19, 2012 20:25:38 GMT -8
Oh how I wish we were having your lovely summer weather here outside Chicago!! The heat just keeps coming. Today was "cooler"?? 88 degrees with 72 dewpoint like Florida, just awful! I bought some soda today in glass bottles which "fogged" up as soon as I walked out of the store ,it was so humid!! Enjoy your summer in the UK while the weather is cloudy and cool.
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Post by GregR on Jul 21, 2012 7:21:35 GMT -8
We finally got a break yesterday. Yesterday the high was just 79 degrees, and the dew point 20 degrees below that. A bit humid, but cloudy so the heat never really built up.
The weather will break for you too, if only for a day.
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Post by shine on Jul 23, 2012 23:15:50 GMT -8
yeah its been great in the uk - had 3 hot weeks since march then apart from that temps have been about 11 - 14 since march with lots of rain and low cloud - its been an interesting observation to experience this time of year without the heat and huge light - ive felt so much better and have been able to enjoy all that nature is doing and the bird song when usualy id be all grouchy - ive only had blackouts up in my bedroom which is a revelation too..though it may be i kept my clock on winter time which is another thing thats made a huge difference - especialy in march i avoided that suddenly light shift - i HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS so this has all helped me to understand ssad a lot more
meanwhile as beckoning says all the media and everyone has been moaning - ive lots track of how many converstaoins ive had where i say i prefur it and got the usual looks as if im mad,can i be for real etc etc - though there is always the odd one that stops and says well actually so do i
heat has now hit uk in the last 2 days..amazing how suddenly i am plummeted into a different mood -
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Post by beckoningthepneuma on Jul 24, 2012 2:50:00 GMT -8
Yep, it's my fault, I jinxed it. Temps have hit the 30's here, but don't worry, they're set to cool down this weekend. I'm not being too affected by the weather at the moment, mostly because my problem stems from heat AND light. I can't stand it when it's still light at 10pm but now it's dark by 9.30pm, and we're on the downturn, so things are only improving.
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Post by shine on Jul 24, 2012 4:54:50 GMT -8
grin! yes ive been avidly looking at forcast and see its set to change again - i agree i cant stand it when its light at 10 - definalty feel on the home straight - 6 weeks and schools go back! meanwhile its like an oven today
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Post by beckoningthepneuma on Jul 24, 2012 7:15:41 GMT -8
By the time we hit Lammas [1st August] it starts to get dark around 9-915ish. From then on things really start improving. To expand on the concept of 'Lammas' - it is a Pagan festival which is celebrated on the 1st Aug every year, the first harvest, the corn harvest. 21st Sept is Mabon, the fruit harvest; while 31st Oct is the final harvest, the berry harvest, and the beginning of the dark half of the year. Learning about the wheel of the year and the eight points of celebration is a great way of breaking the year up and understanding the seasonal importance of each point of the year. Lughnasadh / Lammas - August 1 Even though Lughnasadh occurs at the warmest time of the year, it marks the time at which days become noticeably shorter and so is considered the starting point of the autumn quarter of the year. The autumn season contains three harvests, and Lughnasadh is the first of these, the time when the first corn harvest is cut.www.catanna.com/paganholidays.htm
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Post by shine on Jul 24, 2012 7:56:35 GMT -8
yes! i follow these seasonal celebrations and it makes much more sence of the seasons doesnt it - i love that lammas is the start of harvest and ripening and you can feel it too..there is a slowing down of nature - we have a fire in the garden at many of these times..not so much in the light months though we have and do sometimes..brill to share that with you
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Post by beckoningthepneuma on Jul 25, 2012 2:03:07 GMT -8
Great to hear. The wheel of the year makes SO much sense, yes. I'm always happy from Lammas to Imbolc, but Ostara to Litha are my worst. Having said that I did have a wonderful Litha this year, it was a beautiful and special evening.
I've taken a look at the ten day forecast. Temps are set to hit the late teens from Saturday onwards.
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Post by shine on Jul 25, 2012 5:31:34 GMT -8
you made my day- to meet someone who shares this and with ssad slant thankYOU
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