The Air Like Wine

[allenlondon]

Sitting outside in my garden here in North London, where the roar from the North Circular is usually constant, I was struck by the beautiful blue of the sky, the peace without the North Circ's roar, and the crystal-clear air, 'the air like wine' as McColl wrote.

Is this just a weather phenomenon or is the lockdown to thank for it - factories all along the A406 usually add to that road's constant pollution with their smoke and fumes.

So is this just a temporary lull in London's air and noise problems? Will it all go back to 'normal' soon?

I don't want anyone to be sick, but it ain't half nice today in the garden!

[Rosie29]

Enjoy Allen - it's a glorious day here too.

[dannyk13]

The air here is more like Eiswein.

[allenlondon]

It always strikes me (when it's like this) that summer days have been like this for thousands of years. How I hope humans don't do away with such beauty.

[Rosie29]

Thats a lovely thought for today.

[dannyk13]

Is this Summer?
https://www.bing.com/search?q=bradford+weather&qs=WA&pq=bradford+weather&;sc=8-16&cvid=06294D20A52247F6BA4AC3ED4FBD68D7&FORM=QBRE&sp=1&;ghc=1

[allenlondon]

Nah, that's Yorkshire. Do they get summer oop there?

[dannyk13]

We used to Allen.

[mushroom25]

in Yorkshire, there are 4 seasons, like everywhere else.

although, they are called June, July, August and Winter.

[david small]

Sometimes the simple things are the most pleasant.

[sanmac]

DannyK, it's strange that you should post the weather for Bradford, Ontario. That's only about 30 miles from me. Clear blue skies and going up to 27 this afternoon.

[emmie]

i haven't ventured forth today, i know i should have but i don't have a garden to relax in. Having to use the local park which is nice all the same. I could have sat on the balcony but haven't. I live in the capital too and the noise has abated, the sky is blue and it makes a nice change from the usual hustle and bustle.