While for Southern Californians this may seem normal, I have not yet needed a jacket during the autumn days here in the Greater Conejo Valley area. The temperatures have not yet demanded it. While it can be somewhat cool in the evenings, at night, and in the early mornings, the bulk of the day is sunny, warm, and around 80 degrees (mostly over 80). This seems so strange for a guy who was raised in Northern Indiana - far different from Southern California.
Where my dad lives (Elkhart, Indiana), the weather forecasts for yesterday and today both predicted a 50% chance of rain or snow with highs both days of 39 degrees. Where I live (Simi Valley, CA), the weather forecasts for yesterday and today both predicted 100% chance of sunshine with highs both days of 85 degrees. Big difference!
My guess is that my relatives in Indiana are wearing jackets and more than likely winter coats. Me, I haven't needed a jacket yet during the daytime and maybe twice have I put one on in the evening (when we were going to Oaks Christian School friday night football games - then I didn't need them).
This change of weather from what I grew up with in Indiana and experienced when Lesli and I lived in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia is so very hard to adapt to. It is just awful!
Please note the sarcasm! And, note that as I write this I am not wearing a jacket!
1 comment:
Rub it in why don't you. Your relatives in Indianapolis have worn a jacket for the past couple of days.
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