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I don’t understand it. But I like it. September is well upon us now and the weather is noticeably changing. It seems less humid, more pleasant – even if you’re not sitting around the water somewhere. The same has happened each September the past few years. I thought our planet was melting. Isn’t that what all the experts say? Hey, I have no doubt there’s some form of global warming, but I can only tell you honestly what I experience. And what I experience is a September that feels much cooler than normal.
But now, South Florida’s version of autumn seems to begin settling in soon after the calendar flips past August. You can feel it when getting into a car parked outside – hey, I can touch the steering wheel before starting the AC. You can feel it when walking around the neighborhood – wow, I’m not getting so sweaty. You can notice it when going to a restaurant with your friends – gee, wanna sit outside instead? I’m no meteorologist, believe me, so I can offer no scientific explanation. But honestly, there’s been a detectable change in the September comfort level and I’m not the only local who’s aware of it.
I’m not exactly stoking up my fireplace yet – though last year, I had my first fire a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. Maybe there’s something peculiar afoot here. Perhaps in 100 years, the polar icecaps will feature tiki bars that serve drinks with little umbrellas and South Florida will have to build ski slopes. Fort Lauderdale restaurants will offer fondue and warm brandy to take the chill off after a long day of climbing glaciers. Maybe.
For the moment, though, it’s just a lot more comfortable around here in September than it used to be. That’s all I know. So I’m going to get outside on this sunny, enjoyable afternoon. And who knows, perhaps I might wander over to one of our local sporting goods shops to see the latest climbing gear. I figure, why wait til the last minute? Prices will only go higher once every South Florida tourist wants a new pair of crampons.
But now, South Florida’s version of autumn seems to begin settling in soon after the calendar flips past August. You can feel it when getting into a car parked outside – hey, I can touch the steering wheel before starting the AC. You can feel it when walking around the neighborhood – wow, I’m not getting so sweaty. You can notice it when going to a restaurant with your friends – gee, wanna sit outside instead? I’m no meteorologist, believe me, so I can offer no scientific explanation. But honestly, there’s been a detectable change in the September comfort level and I’m not the only local who’s aware of it.
I’m not exactly stoking up my fireplace yet – though last year, I had my first fire a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. Maybe there’s something peculiar afoot here. Perhaps in 100 years, the polar icecaps will feature tiki bars that serve drinks with little umbrellas and South Florida will have to build ski slopes. Fort Lauderdale restaurants will offer fondue and warm brandy to take the chill off after a long day of climbing glaciers. Maybe.
For the moment, though, it’s just a lot more comfortable around here in September than it used to be. That’s all I know. So I’m going to get outside on this sunny, enjoyable afternoon. And who knows, perhaps I might wander over to one of our local sporting goods shops to see the latest climbing gear. I figure, why wait til the last minute? Prices will only go higher once every South Florida tourist wants a new pair of crampons.
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 5:23 PM
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