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Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :

It was 92 degrees F here in Fresno yesterday. Sunny, bright, and dry.

The forecast for today is 74 F and windy, with possible showers in the afternoon. At 10 am, it has already been sprinkling and the wind is moaning in the eaves.

Maybe the trees will get the message and start turning now - they've only barely started now.

Posted by Salah (Member # 7294) on :

I would have actually enjoyed 92 degree weather, but in
San Diego it was 101 yesterday.

My question is, who'll START the rain. (Then again the famous Miramar Air Show is today- clear skies are good...Blue Angels are incredible!)

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

We're not supposed to have rain until tomorrow. Which is good-- we're taking a friend from Australia to the Huntington today. [Smile]

Posted by Zeugma (Member # 6636) on :

I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain?

Here in Ithaca, it's not all that unusual to have weeks with both sunny, dry 75 degree days, and days in the 20s with six inches of snow. Heck, we even had a freak snowstorm during May graduation one year! [Razz]

Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :

The high is supposed to be 85 here in Richardson today, which isn't horribly high but it's too hot for mid-October. Particularly if you have no A/C. Last night around 10PM it was 80 outside. Not a comfortable night, let me tell you.

EDIT: I'm not in California, but I thought it was relevant anyways. Stupid heat.

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

God, I miss Cali.

It's been raining like I'm Noah for the past week here in NYC.

Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :

I'm jealous KQ. I love the Huntington. Used to go their on a fairly regular basis. My favorite part (since you have to be a scholar to use the library) is the art gallery, and my favorite painting there is "Sara Siddons as the Tragic Muse". If you look really close when watching "All About Eve", there's a small reproduction on the wall going up the stairs where Bette Davis tells everyone it's going to be a bumpy night.

And Salah...101 in San Diego? I'm guessing you were having east wind (aka the Santa Anas). It's the time of year for it. I miss the east wind. Really. Despite the fires that tend to come with them sometimes.

Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :

I've heard that in California, all the leaves are brown and the sky is gray. At least that's what The Mamas and the Papas tell me.

Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :

Actually in most of the state it would be much more appropriate if the line was, all the hills are brown and the sky is gray.

Then again, I like California's brown hills. I grew up with them, and I guess I've sort of gotten the idea from my experience that it's the way they're supposed to be. Also, along the coast at least, the gray skies referred to are more common than one might expect.

Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :

><. This is why I left Fresno and don't want to move back.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

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My favorite part (since you have to be a scholar to use the library) is the art gallery,

You don't like to go stare at the Gutenberg Bible and the original printings of Shakespeare and the poem by Burns in his own hand?

Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :

Yeah, well, Fresno isn't my choice for garden spot of the world, either.

Posted by LB Bry (Member # 8309) on :

Yeah, im in Long Beach and it just started raining today...having a major lightning storm right now

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Raining now down here too.

Posted by Celaeno (Member # 8562) on :

The weather forecast says tomorrow will be a delicious eighty degrees in San Jose. I'm excited.

Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :

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Originally posted by ketchupqueen:

quote:
My favorite part (since you have to be a scholar to use the library) is the art gallery,
You don't like to go stare at the Gutenberg Bible and the original printings of Shakespeare and the poem by Burns in his own hand?

Well, yeah, I like that, too. A lot. But I have a sort of fascination with painting and drawing because I am so not gifted in any sort of graphic arts that I stand amazed that anyone can do that.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

The thunder and heavy rain started last night, and are still going. Once a thunderstorm gets in this valley, it takes quite a while before it decides to leave.

Posted by Jhai (Member # 5633) on :

I'm back for fall break in San Jose, and lovin' the weather. But I wouldn't want to be in the Valley, or SoCal - too warm.

Going back to chilly Indiana is going to be a drag.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

San Jose is chilly itself this time of year, isn't it?

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

It's all relative. [Wink]

*bummed* With the rain, the first night of Succos will be a bit of a pain. As well as meaning we won't be putting up most of the decorations today -- we'll wait until sometime Thursday, probably. Assuming the rain has stopped . . .

Realistically, this means that lots just won't go up this year, so they don't get destroyed by the rain. [Dont Know]

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Oooh, I never thought of Sukkot in the rain. Ouch.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

It's actually not that big a deal, any night but the first. Rain (like unbearable heat, and other conditions that would make it very uncomfortable to eat in the succah) just means you eat inside. Unfortunate, but not a big thing.

The first night is different.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Wow, that's very interesting.

But still, not fun to eat bread in the rain. Even one night.

Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :

quote:
Going back to chilly Indiana is going to be a drag.

But that means we aren't too far away from snow!!

Aren't you excited!!??

It's finally getting to just the right temperatures. I hate it when it's 35 in the morning at 60 during the day, makes it hard to dress appropriately, but that'll only last until November, then we get that fantastic bite to the air, just cold enough to smell the sweet aroma of winter, not too cold to freeze your trachea.

And then the snow comes. Snow, sweet and freshly fallen, gracing us with that soothing crunch beneath our boots. Snow blanketing the trees, turning the streets into winter landscape portraits. Snow piled high, challenging children to become kings and queens of small snowy hills. Snow pounding against the windows as we curl up with a good book, a warm blanket and a hot cup of chocolate.........

J'adore le neige et l'hiver!

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

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Originally posted by ketchupqueen:
Wow, that's very interesting.

But still, not fun to eat bread in the rain. Even one night.

*nod* 'Zactly.

Oh well. On the other coast, they have to deal with this often. We haven't had to in years.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

That's true, too. Do they ever get snow for it up in, say, New York?

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

It just hailed at Jeff's work. [Embarrassed]

Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :

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Originally posted by Jhai:
But I wouldn't want to be in the Valley, or SoCal - too warm.

It's not too bad here in the Valley today, just 76 F here in Fresno at just past 2:30 in the afternoon. It's mostly cloudy, and I hear we might get some rain tonight or tomorrow.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

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Originally posted by ketchupqueen:
That's true, too. Do they ever get snow for it up in, say, New York?

adam and Tante would know better than I (although they won't be back on for a couple days, I'd imagine), but I think it happens on occasion.

Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :

I bet snow removal in NYC is a pain in the butt.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

I think snow enough to necessitate removal is a pain in the butt anywhere. [Razz]

Posted by UofUlawguy (Member # 5492) on :

It has been dark, cloudy and rainy all day long here in Las Vegas. This is so rare, it becomes quite noteworthy. I quite like it, except that with any sizeable amount of rain somebody in the valley is sure to get flooded. Our ground refuses to soak up any water.

I bet this kind of weather really ticks off the tourists. At least, those that notice there's anything going on beyond the casino floor. It's not exactly a day for golfing.

Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :

I don't know, it's not really that big a deal where I live. Plows come out and push it away on the side streets, salt trucks kill it on the major roads. It's all gone by morning.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

You don't get it.

I start wearing sweatshirts and heavy sweaters when it hits about 78 degrees F.

Posted by odouls268 (Member # 2145) on :

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Got to love that California weather

Right now a guy I went to "A" school with is in Navy SEAL training, entering his 36th hour of hell week. Air Temp: 59 degrees and raining, Water Temp: 64 degrees (You surfers and swimmers out there know just how cold 64 degree water actually is); I don't think he's loving California weather.

Good Luck bro. [Cool]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Another reason to visit California.

Of particular interest, the stories page.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Awww! There's a picture of baby Rivka!!! [Big Grin]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Yup. [Smile]

And featured in a couple of the stories too.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

I kind of skimmed the stories, there's a lot. Which ones?

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Okay, found one-- your dad reminds me of my dad!

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

[Smile]

Just search for my first name.

Although my favorite is actually Ed Nelson's last one.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

After reading more, I really think my dad and your dad would get along admirably.