Out the Door L
Global Warming's April Fool
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 1 April 2008 in Plant & Nature.
For anyone who understands French and English and like to have fun with translations and expressions, or laugh at/with me check out my other blog:
http://translationfoepasandstuffl.blogspot.com/
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Wow what a difference, both pictures are great. Global warming is sure having it's say.
1 Apr 2008 5:23am
@Marion: Thanks a lot Marion, there is obviously no such worries for us Canadians ;)
@Daroru: ! Really ;)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Love it! I'm sorry you're still snowed in while most of us are posting photos of flowers.
1 Apr 2008 6:46am
@GJC: Oh well, I can enjoy Spring on your blogs ;)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
What, what a contrast!
Thank you for your caring comments over the past week, Lorraine.
1 Apr 2008 6:56am
@Judy: Isn't it though? and don't even mention it my dear Judy, I can't bear the thought of losing my son, so my heart goes out to you...
@Ilnoir: In the first one, oh yes :)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
That is quite the contrast! Well done Lorraine!
1 Apr 2008 9:03am
@Craig: Glad you liked it Craig :)
@Betty: Isn't it though? arrrrgh lol thanks Betty :)
Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada
C'est exactement ça ! Quel hiver. Très intéressant cette comparaison Loraine.
1 Apr 2008 10:35am
@Suzanne Labbé: Merci beaucoup Suzanne :)
shahab from Qazvin, Iran
Cool!I should say that it was totally contrary here in Iran!This year spring is much more warmer than last year.Exactly inverse of your shots!
1 Apr 2008 11:35am
@shahab: Isn't that strange? Thanks a lot Shahab :)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
The difference in weather, between the two shot's is amazing Lorraine, I think the weather has gone crazy everywhere!
1 Apr 2008 11:49am
@MaryB: I know, it's crazy, thanks Mary :)
@MJ: Thanks a lot MJ :)
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Ha ha! What a great comparison. Well, if it weren't so depressing it would be great! What is happening to our seasons?! =D/
Dan
1 Apr 2008 12:53pm
@drphoto: Nature's equilibrium...we should be more attentive :) Thanks a lot Dan!
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
Spring will seem even more special when it arrives this year for you!
(PS - I loved your translations on the blog. My wife is Parisian, although not born in the city, and still manages to make me smile after 20 years of living in England when she comes out with a literal translation of a french expression)
1 Apr 2008 2:27pm
@Ian Bramham: You've said it Ian lol
ps thanks a lot, personally, except for poetry, half the time I think the literal translation make a lot more sense, but then who would need translators, n'est-ce pas?
@laughingwolf: No getting away with it Wolf :)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Reverse warming, i guess. I'm very impressed by your water landscape from last year. Excellent, Lorraine.
1 Apr 2008 3:39pm
@Michael Skorulski: Hey Michael, well like I said, if there is actual global warming, it sure is playing a joke on us ;) Thanks a lot!
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
That is a terrific pair of shots. Really shows how the world changes year to year.
1 Apr 2008 3:46pm
@Michael Rawluk: Great thing about photos, you can back up your 'I remember when' stories lol thanks a lot Michael :)
objectif-p from Belgium
je dirai qu'il y a une très légère différence.
très bonne idée de mettre les deux photos l'un avec l'autre
1 Apr 2008 3:47pm
@objectif-p: N'est-ce pas? Merci beaucoup O-p
@Saeed: thanks a lot Saaed :)
alex centrella from Califronia, United States
great contrast, still cold there ?..glad i live in California.
1 Apr 2008 4:25pm
@alex centrella: Not as cold as it's been, but certainly colder than it should ;) thanks Alex!
Janice Thomson from Canada
Gosh what a contrast indeed! - love the title too mon amie :)
The sun is shining here and the....oh never mind - you'll get yours soon :)
Wonderful post.
1 Apr 2008 4:31pm
@Janice Thomson: LOL thanks always J. :)
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
be patient the spring is coming - in Greece today we have about 18 degrees (Celsius)
1 Apr 2008 4:32pm
@yiannis krikis: Wow 18? sounds fabulous lol thanks for the encouragement Yiannis :)
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks a lot Ana :)
@Porcsin: Thanks a lot Porcsin, I appreciate it :)
@Julio Cesar Casma: Thanks for the visit Julio C. I appreciate it :)
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Le poisson d'avril est dans l'eau ou sur les monts enneigés? La photo de 2007 est superbe Lorraine!
1 Apr 2008 7:38pm
@standley: Allo Richard lol le poisson d'Avril est celui q'indique 'global warming' contre sa propre théorie ;)
@Ina: Thanks a loy Ina :)
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Eh oui les années passent et ne se ressemblent pas. Conséquences de l'inconscience et de la folie des hommes ??? Ces 2 photos sont pour moi le symbole des caprices de la nature qui nous met en garde...
1 Apr 2008 9:17pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Exactement, ce qui est abusé éventuellement se révolte, merci beaucoup Evelyne ;)
@Ras: Glad YOU think so, lol...thanks Ras ;)
@Martine: incroyable, n'est-ce pas? Merci Martine
Gary from Cochise County, United States
YOU STOOD THERE THAT LONG to get that shot. Just amazing Lorraine. It is a wonderful comparison.
1 Apr 2008 11:22pm
@Gary: Oh Yeah Gary, I am such a patient person ;) lol Thanks a lot1
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
What a difference a year can make!! Nicely done!! Shows the world just how fickle mother nature is here in the Great White North!!
2 Apr 2008 1:12am
@amy: Thanks a lot Amy ;)
Betsy Barron from Glenmoore, United States
Love the history lesson! So interesting to see that 365 day transformation!
2 Apr 2008 1:17am
@Betsy Barron: Thanks Betsy, I appreciate that ;)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Wonderful and humorous way of making a fool of the weather. Both are fabulous images, such a contrast indeed. Green grass a year ago, amazing. Hopefully you will see the green very soon.
2 Apr 2008 2:32am
@Barbara: From your mouth to Mother Nature's ears ;) Thanks a lot Barbara1
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Oh Lorraine - Mother Nature is not being nice this year! I hope it warms up soon!!
2 Apr 2008 7:53am
@martie: From your mouth to Mother Nature's ears lol thanks a lot Martie :)
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Somebody from Quebec told me there were over 5 m of snow this winter in the area!!!!! WHEN and IF spring comes (???????).......aren't you going to just.....drown?! I worry, you see!
2 Apr 2008 3:00pm
@Japanalia: Flooding is a big concern in everyone's mind, where is all that snow going to go? No worries dear Lady, I can swim ;)
[terrorkitten] from Bath, United Kingdom
well it certainly felt like winter was hanging on for you...now it's official! Perhaps your summer will ruyn until Christmas ;)
3 Apr 2008 3:21pm
@[terrorkitten]: Phil, I wouldn't be surprised at anything the weather dishes out ;)
