Summer has arrived!

For lack of something more interesting to write about, I'll tell you all how summer has finally arrived in Edmonton! I came back from Vancouver on Monday, and BAM, summer was here! It was 26 degrees today, with anticipated high's of 29 and 28 all weekend. Note, if you will, the coincidence of my return with the arrival of summer....hmmmm...

However, along with the arrival of this great weather, so too the emergence of lots of mosquitos. Edmonton has always haboured a much larger mosquito population than I ever experienced on the West Coast, however this year is starting off as a doozy on the mosquito front. The 'skeeters swarm us in the back yard and at the ultimate fields. They attack us through our clothing. Simply spraying your exposed skin is no longer acceptable - you must coat your entire body, clothing and all, with a decent amount of Deet! While Deet isn't actually that good for you, it seems better than being eaten alive by a dozen and more little blood suckers. Currently, I'm itchy in about 25 places due to the merciless little bugs, simply from bites received in the last two days DESPITE copious amounts of bug spray.