Comments | loneraven: Oh, to be in England now that

loneraven

Oh, to be in England now that

May 23, 2010 23:43

Summer's here. It's twenty-seven degrees in Oxford, I am wearing my favourite light-as-air skirt and my favourite little top, there are no clouds in the sky. shimgray and I went for a lovely walk down by the Isis, and stopped in a picturesque pub just before Iffley Lock and drank cider, and lemonade with ginger, and watched the pleasure craft and geese ( Read more... )

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littlered2 May 23 2010, 22:56:00 UTC

It's so gorgeous here today. I went punting with friends first thing this morning, and it was so lovely out there on the river. (I always find it odd how you have the quiet river and the city centre right there next to each other, and yet when you're in one you hardly notice the other.) I am, unfortunately, frankly awful with hot weather and have been complaining frequently about it.

loneraven May 24 2010, 19:50:53 UTC

I find it odd too, but I like it, very much; I also like ChCh Meadow and Port Meadow and the whole stretch of land towards Hinksey Lake. It's a beautiful city in so many ways, and most of the time I don't even notice...

littlered2 May 24 2010, 22:47:56 UTC

I love it; the way the green space is all unobtrusive and tucked away, but always there ready to be stumbled upon. It's so easy to forget how beautiful Oxford is; every now and then I'll have a day when I suddenly notice it again.

ghostrunner7 May 23 2010, 22:56:53 UTC

As an American, the fragility of your summer amuses me, but I love your voice in this and I've always wanted to see Oxford.

loneraven May 24 2010, 19:51:30 UTC

*smiles* On days like this, I honestly believe there's nowhere nicer.

tau_sigma May 23 2010, 22:58:26 UTC

I am amazed that it was so long ago, that you did that, because it has stuck in my mind - because it was such an experience, and your writing is always so good at conveying that, and it was so thought provoking and amazing-sounding - and I really didn't think it was that long ago.

I am glad you're going with Shim, also. That sounds ... good. I think that is an understatement, but I think that you'll know what I mean; I'm glad that you can share it with him, that you can share all that you are with him, you know? That's good.

Finally, ohgod it is hot. I was not built for this, Iona! It's the humidity I can't stand, the constant feeling of sticky dampness about everything. *sigh* In less humid or cooler places, though, I do very much appreciate the summer; I'm enjoying the beautiful days and the abundance of sunshine and light.

loneraven May 24 2010, 19:55:35 UTC

Neither did I! It seems closer than three years - which I suppose says it all about the quality of the experience. :) I know exactly what you mean, and it is good; in lots of inexpressible ways.

I entirely concede about the humidity. Dry heat is one thing but humidity, especially inside, is quite another. Fans. Fans are great.

speccygeekgrrl May 23 2010, 23:59:38 UTC

We're going to be living on the same lake soon!

loneraven May 24 2010, 19:51:54 UTC

Oooooh! I thought we might be, but had not got around to asking yet. Yaaay!

deathbyshinies May 24 2010, 00:55:06 UTC

27°C. Today... was almost close to being a perfect environment for an adult female deathbyshinies. Reminds me that I really need to finish 'Five things that Rosie Weasley...' and dedicate it to you :D

deathbyshinies May 24 2010, 01:14:33 UTC

Also:

Don't I blaze trails, on my quiet way through life.

<3.

loneraven May 24 2010, 19:56:11 UTC

*happy, happy face* I would love that! And right now I want it to be this warm forever.