Chicagoans have memories like goldfish

[brigid]

Mirrored from brigidkeely.com/wordpress.

It’s officially fall, Autumn if you will, and the preceding week was cool and slightly damp. We have not yet pulled out our window AC units, unpacked our cold-weather clothing, or put away our warm weather clothing.

Why, you might ask?

Because yesterday was like 90*f.

And this happens every single year. Fall approaches, the temperature finally drops, things become pleasant, those of us who like cooler temperatures relax a bit and everyone else starts complaining and digging out sweaters… and then BAM! A sudden blast of heat and humidity. In the Spring it’s the opposite, with a sudden blast of cold (sometimes a blizzard!) just when things start warming up.

And every single year it seems to take most people by surprise. I mean, yesterday, the news casters were agog– AGOG– that OMG it is SEPTEMBER and the SUN is SHINING! Did they not pay attention to the weather report? WHERE DID THIS COME FROM. OMG you GUYS it is WARM what the WHAT how great is THIS ha ha too bad I’m sweating in my cashmere sweater lol my bad. And the weather caster was all “dudes, totally, I’ve been talking about this ALL WEEK also this happens every season change wtf is wrong with you.”

So, Chicagoans? THIS HAPPENS EVERY YEAR. This happens every SEASON CHANGE. Stop forgetting about it! And stop cycling your wardrobe/swapping out AC units/space heaters too soon.

Comments

[waldo]

This.

They'll also be absolutely amazed and horrified in turns when it snows for the first time. Like we couldn't see that coming or something. Did they honestly think we'd make it 365 days with absolutely no accumulation in the MIDWEST?

*sigh*

[dorothean]

Heh, this happens in central North Carolina too. Along with the consternation! At least it gives everyone something to chat about.

[madelienegrey]

Heh, it's that way here, too. I can't stand it, I'm ready for cool nights and mild days....

[lassarina]

This is where I am glad of how spoilt I am with central climate control and enough space to keep my entire wardrobe available all the time. *nods*