What's to complain about?
Honestly we are enjoying some of the best weather ever recorded in June, I don't know if it is to make up for the never ending winter we suffered through. Don't smirk, it was cold, nasty, and wet, even for us. It's all relative folks. And this is no California.
Our usual June weather consists of rain, drizzle, water puddles, and brief bursts of sunshine. Usually after the summer solstice. Way.......after. You know when the days are noticeably darker earlier.
And everyone runs around going, "oh what a shame we didn't have this earlier. I mean we BC'rs have nothing really to complain about, we live in the best place in the world. We have some of the best farming, recreational, and water destinations available. If we can't complain about the weather what is left for us to whine about?
We are used to the strawberry farmers apologetically holding up moldy, rotten, berries in their hands on the evening news, and consequently raising the price of fresh picked berries due to crop failure from the incessant rain.
This year it is the complete opposite, strawberries will be red, and lush, dripping juices down our chins as we rapturously bite into a sun warmed delight. We will be in shock. What will we complain about if the weather isn't bad? The berries are perfect, and the sun is still shining?
Who knows, I for one will be too busy stuffing as many berries as I can into deserts, and my freezer to listen to them.
Honestly we are enjoying some of the best weather ever recorded in June, I don't know if it is to make up for the never ending winter we suffered through. Don't smirk, it was cold, nasty, and wet, even for us. It's all relative folks. And this is no California.
Our usual June weather consists of rain, drizzle, water puddles, and brief bursts of sunshine. Usually after the summer solstice. Way.......after. You know when the days are noticeably darker earlier.
And everyone runs around going, "oh what a shame we didn't have this earlier. I mean we BC'rs have nothing really to complain about, we live in the best place in the world. We have some of the best farming, recreational, and water destinations available. If we can't complain about the weather what is left for us to whine about?
We are used to the strawberry farmers apologetically holding up moldy, rotten, berries in their hands on the evening news, and consequently raising the price of fresh picked berries due to crop failure from the incessant rain.
This year it is the complete opposite, strawberries will be red, and lush, dripping juices down our chins as we rapturously bite into a sun warmed delight. We will be in shock. What will we complain about if the weather isn't bad? The berries are perfect, and the sun is still shining?
Who knows, I for one will be too busy stuffing as many berries as I can into deserts, and my freezer to listen to them.
Gorgeous photos. Love the bottom one esp - the framing, the lighting, the dof. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos. Love the bottom one esp - the framing, the lighting, the dof. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour strawberries look delicious. You're right...we have nothing to complain about! Happy Monday ~Natalie
ReplyDeleteThe strawberries look and sound yummy!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous reds in the photos!
ReplyDeleteIt's darn cold and rainy here - but we have had good weather and have already enjoyed the delicious juices of home-grown berries. YUM!
I KNOW! I'm in shock. I'd pinch myself, if I wasn't already so bruised up. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI like strawberries, but for me, blueberries are my drug of choice. Can't wait for that bounty to arrive!
You can't beat ripe red strawberries--when picked straight off the plant and dropped into your mouth. Enjoy...I have been.
ReplyDeleteOh all you non allergic to strawberries people make me sick.. I love them so..they make me stop breathing..that is a definite problem.. Ya think?? My mouth waters just looking at the photos, luckily the photos cause no allergic reaction.:)
ReplyDeleteMmm, can you send some my way? ;-) Just kidding...I don't want to waste them--they'd be yucky when they got here! You deserve to enjoy them any way you can fix them...right off the vine is always my favorite way:-)
ReplyDeletewe too are having wonderful weather, and at the little grocery store I was told it was a great year for strawberries! and they do look delicious!
ReplyDeleteMmmh, they look good! My big strawberries aren't quite ready yet, but the tiny wild alpine strawberries taste SO sweet and delicious that I can't resist popping a few in my mouth as I walk past! :)
ReplyDeleteMy local grocery chain is selling the ones from the US still. C'mon Canada retailers get those berries into the stores.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmm - I had a bowlful of strawberries tonight which I had picked at the allotment this morning. Glad that you are having a good year for these most delicious of fruits !
ReplyDeleteI'm with ya, Jen! We've had beautiful weather too. Our cherry tree is covered and early, strawberries are ripe and juicy (without mold!), plum trees are loaded, and the raspberries are popping out sweet tidbits! Yum! This year has been the best for fruit that I can remember in a long while, actually. Last year we had raspberries, but they were tasteless- no plums or cherries! We have had weird weather- tornadoes too!
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think the planet has been tipped side-ways - the strawberry socials have come and gone & we still don't have a local crop ready to harvest. A very weird June. Glad to hear you enjoyed those warm sunny days - have an extra berry for me!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of hanging baskets with strawberries. I think I might have to try it myself...
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