Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for February 23, 2015

It’s been quite sunny, but a bit freezing here in Vancouver, Washington, USA.

I never have understood why people go to the beach on a hot day to fry on the sand.

Some of our South African beaches have grassy areas that one can put deck chairs and beach umbrellas on. In the Cape there is always a view of the beautiful mountains and on the Atlantic side of the Cape Peninsula the water is icy cold even in midsummer. There is usually a delightful breeze blowing in off the ocean. We are really spoilt for choice for beautiful beaches; Port Elizabeth, East London and Durban have a huge variety to offer. Different climates, different views in each case, come and visit us and see for yourself. :)

And in our winter – May to August more or less – you can visit our game and nature reserves. We have mountains inland as well.

Only a wind chill factor of -7° F here this morning.

well if you do not like the cold weather, move to some place warmer.

“Are you putting on sunscreen?” Yeah, rub it in!

Cape Town is on my bucket list!

Envy on Eve side with Val bitter cold.Here in Central KS we had very little snow and draught is coming back.

Of course Val.

Comicsssfan,Thank you for mentioning where you live in Michigan; I just met someone in my apartment complex in southeastern Michigan who said he has adjusted to living here, and he’s from Southern California.