Officially March 21st was when spring arrived but realistically you can mark April 20th as the day when winter ended and spring finally sprung. I have marked that occasion by going sock less and many know that is the sure sign that we are changing seasons for the better. The declaration that winter is over is certainly welcome sight and comes at a time when many were beginning to suffer from a severe lack of sunshine.
Just Wednesday I watched my daughter play lacrosse with most of the spectators wearing coats, gloves, and hats and wrapped in blankets. Now I’m looking forward to going to her game tomorrow with shorts and a tee shirt.
The lousy weather we’ve been experiencing has a direct effect on the moods of many and the sun and warmth about to come our way will no doubt give most of us a badly needed extra bounce in our step. People will all of a sudden begin working in their yards, taking care of projects that have been put off. All those kids playing baseball, soccer, softball and lacrosse can do so without wearing under armor and sweat shirts. Visitors and locals will begin flocking to Seaside and Point Pleasant Beach with the boardwalks filled with the sites and smells that keep you coming back time and time again. Neighborhoods will be filled with kids playing outside and riding their bicycles while their parents take an after-dinner walk.
The spring weather we’re about to enjoy is like a giant B12 shot…it just gives us a boost and will end the general malaise that I and many others have been experiencing. It means you can drive around with your windows open and you’ll see convertible tops down for the first time.
Heading into today we have had only one day this entire month in which we topped the average high temperature for that day. That’s about to change….goodbye winter and hello spring. We’re darn glad to see you.
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