Looks like it will be raining for the first half of June (Seattle: appointed, camper)

[jwb123]

Sounds like Sean and allforcats have been hanging out lately. Was there a city-data Seattle meet-up I missed hearing about?? Silly me, of course there wasn't....

[PencilMeIn]

OK ok I get the inspirational lecture.......I've given plenty of those over the years raising my kids.....always look for the silver lining. But I've also taught them to be realistic and sometimes life isn't always fair.....deal with it....you don't have to like it but let it be a lesson and learn from it.....move on.

What I've learned.....I don't thrive in this type of climate.....people actually DO smile more when the sunshines.....I will be moving on.

[CityGirl72]

I too say inspirational verses like that - often - and I even have one on my computer screen to help

But no amount inspiration will make my S.A.D go away. If you have depression it's all encompassing

I did give you a rep point - thank you

[LordBalfor]

Originally Posted by CityGirl72

Samsmom states exactly how I feel

The sunbreaks that happen at 4 or 5 pm, are nothing but a tease of what nice weather could be. And having to wait all day long in hopes that it might be warm (or what people think is warm) at 5 pm, is not pleasant either.

Yeah, I find that particular phenomenon to be particularly irritating. I'd ALMOST rather have it stay cloudy all day than to have it come out for a couple of measly hours at the end of the day.

Unfortunately, the 4-5 PM arrival of the sun occurs far too often - and in fact seems to be more the rule than the exception this year.



Ken

[Jennibc]

Hey Y'all,
Did you read on the front page of the Seattle Times today that is was warmer in Siberia yesterday than it was here!?!?!?! What a cover story!

[seattlerain]

So much negativity and thinly veiled insults in this thread...it's really not called for and it's very unbecoming.

[tada]

Originally Posted by Jennibc

Hey Y'all,
Did you read on the front page of the Seattle Times today that is was warmer in Siberia yesterday than it was here!?!?!?! What a cover story!

I did.

I'm also starting to hate the term "sunbreak". It makes us in Seattle sound pathetic. Like junkies trying to get their fix even for 30 seconds.

[jwb123]

Originally Posted by seattlerain

So much negativity and thinly veiled insults in this thread...it's really not called for and it's very unbecoming.

but funny... for those of us who can laugh (even at ourselves!) a time or two.

[tada]

Originally Posted by sean98125

Every day is a gift, whether it is sunny and warm or rainy and cool. Instead of going into the day with disappointment because the gift you received isn't exactly what you hoped for, you should go into the day with appreciation for the gift that you received.

This is more like a curse than a gift.

[toughguy]

Originally Posted by Jenbar

but funny... for those of us who can laugh (even at ourselves!) a time or two.

I can laugh at myself and recognize things for how they are. We don't have a sunny climate like Florida and California, thats just all there is to it. I don't understand the endless bickering and complaining. If climate is your number one criteria for where you want to live, then Seattle may not be your best option. If you are prone to SAD, you are probably in the wrong place. For those of us that either grew up with it or have the mental toughness to deal with it, it's not that big of a deal, and the many other positives of living in western Washington outweigh the somewhat irratating weather.

And to clarify one thing that has kind of come up recently....This is an outdoorsy town. Exhibit A: REI was born here and is still headquartered here. In other words most people are not imprisoned in their homes like some of the detractors would have you believe. They are out biking, hiking, sailing, climbing, etc....yes even when it's not perfectly clear out. It's not a bunch of nerds cowering in front of their computers with a torrential downpour keeping them trapped inside.