Yesterday, after what felt like weeks of rain, it was surprisingly sunny and warm, and I was stuck inside all day (my only outing, to the dentist). Today, I had a meeting in English Bay, where I was hoping to linger, walk around and enjoy the scenery, and it was raining again. To make things worse, I sat on a wet bus seat on the way there, and had a cold, damp bum the whole time I was out. But I’m not really complaining (at least not too much). It takes more than rain to ruin an outing to English Bay. A tall soy hot chocolate and an ocean-view chair in Starbucks also goes a long way to assuaging the situation (as well as providing the opportunity to jot down a haiku without getting wet).
Fall in Vancouver
gray sky and rain, depressing
if not for tree light
(note: check out the haikus and thoughts shared in the comments)
wild ink 
October 24, 2007 at 6:32 pm |
Jacquie,
I was thinking the same thing about Fall trees. At least we have them in the fall. It’s the winter months that are really bleak, until the crocus heads poke through the soil.
Congratulations are your new book!
Shelley
October 25, 2007 at 12:48 am |
So like Edinburgh at the moment, though often Edinburgh is bright and sunny in autumn.
October 27, 2007 at 5:27 pm |
I have a solution for a rainy day in haiku form inspired by a misty day in Ise last week.
Around the hot pot
Beautiful flames are rising
Tofu is cooking
Anything hot to warm the insides (and wet bums!) is perfect on a damp autumn day.
Jean-Pierre
October 29, 2007 at 9:38 am |
When I was a young girl on holiday in Vancouver, my mother would take me to English Bay to swim. This memory is of a warm, sunny day with sunlight sparkling on the water and the smell of vinegar on chips from the beach concession. Perhaps this memory will warm you.
Beauty of Seasons
each bring wonders of their own
for all to savour
November 13, 2007 at 8:40 pm |
I totally came across your page by mistake but I am so glad that I did. My passion is photography and your scenery photos blow me away! I love them, autumn is my favourite time of year so I am that much more captivated.
Great Job
November 14, 2007 at 11:16 am |
Thanks everyone for your “warm” responses!
Jacquie