Falling out of summer

Today is the first day of Autumn in this part of the world. Yippee. The image above is a post I published on my personal Facebook this morning, and it’s my actual sentiment: We didn’t have much of a summer this year. I’d rather not think about what Autumn and Winter may be like.

As I’ve said recently, summer is usually (relatively) hot and dry in Hamilton. This year, it hasn’t been either very often, and now we’re in Autumn, where the days shorten, and the temperatures cool as we slide into winter with its short days, cool-to-cold temperatures, and lots and lots of rain. Something to look forward to?

So, looking for the bright side: Well, the cooler temperatures will mean it’s cooler in the garage, too, and that could mean I could start over again on that seemingly endless project. There are also plenty of other inside projects (he says with an understated tone of voice to match the huge understatement) that I could work on during the inevitable rainy days. I could also—um, no, that’s all I got.

This particular seasonal change really does feel more like a disappointment than a relief, as it has (for some people…) in other years. And, of course, summer—real summer—is my favourite season, while winter is my least favourite. Early autumn and late spring are both “okay, I guess”, as I often say when I don’t really mean it.

Joking aside, whatever the weather delivers, I’ll have plenty to keep me busy. Of course. I always do. And while this post is very much tongue-in-cheek, it’d be nice to have some calm, settled weather this season. I think we’ve all earned it.