Beginning of Summer

Here in the northwest summer usually starts on this date July 1; however, this year it began on June 1 if not into May.

I would say that most people here have taken advantage of having an early summer. I sort of wonder though it will last through August or September.

We always have a great July; at least that is what I remember. I don’t see very many cloudy or rainy days in July. The temperatures usually are in the 80s. If we do get any rain it usually falls on July 4 which is a funny irony since it is a national holiday. This year though forecast is in the high 80s for the weekend.

I don’t usually do a whole lot during this coming weekend. I mostly just relax though for several years I had to work on July 4 if it was during the week. This year though I will be going to a Nightingale family reunion. I expect most of them will be second cousins. Certainly will be the right day to hold it since the weather will be great. We try to hold a reunion every couple of years. It certainly a great way to catch up with each other along with the fact there is nothing better than family. I wish I could see them more often like friends. I think it is great when family is real close and they are friends as well. Most of my relatives though are not real close far as driving distance.

My brother and his family will be coming out in another month for a week. It will be good to see them as well. So we could call it a reunion in sorts as well. Our mother is coming up on her 95^th birthday and she doesn’t like to travel anymore unless it is a day trip by car. She still drives to some extent; however, they are short distances like around town which is quite amazing. She still has her mind intact.

July is one of the best months to visit here in the northwest. Besides the weather the beauty of the area is fantastic and there are lots of places to go and do things. If you have never been here before I recommend when you come to visit the famous Space Needle in Seattle and go to Mt. Rainier which you can see from many locations in the area.

If July is not a good time for you then August is good to. September is really good because the weather is nice but not quite so hot and the kids are back in school. I would do a search to find other places and things to do as well.

Since I have called this the year of adventure I hope all my friends and family have a summer of adventure. I will be thinking of you.