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I csn't believe the people at my work are more cheerful than your collegues but yesterday everyone I spoke to commented on how lovely it was to see the sun.
ganching | Homepage | 08.03.11 - 7:08 a.m. | #
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Can't tell you about yesterday (I was working from home), but there was a lovely sunrise this morning from my Gatwick Express. Mist on the ground, wonderful clear sky and a pastel pink border between the two with fuzzy edges.
Almost made me glad to be awake and on the way in at 0620...
Alan | 08.03.11 - 7:09 a.m. | #
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I'm in the same position as you, working in a basement, with the merest hint of light sneaking through the Atrium. It sucks.
Gareth Wyn | Homepage | 08.03.11 - 7:20 a.m. | #
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I am lucky to work on a fairly high floor with a very nice view. Sadly my desk is such that my back is to it, but when you do get a nice day and stop to think about it, it really is lovely.
I used to work in a sorting office in my holidays when I was a student, and worked the 6am-6pm shift, 7 days a week in winter. There were no windows in either the main sorting office or its canteen, so you would literally not see a shred of natural light, let alone any sky. After a couple of weeks of that you really feel unnaturally disorientated, so make the most of what natural light you can get even if only through a lunchtime stroll.
SELondoner | 08.03.11 - 7:21 a.m. | #
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It really was a beautiful day yesterday. It was the sort of day that makes me envy people who's jobs involve them working outside. Of course in the middle of winter I'm bloody glad I work in an office.
Barry | 08.03.11 - 7:43 a.m. | #
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Yesterday was glorious in NW Kent. I was working (on my day off: end of holiday year, covering for colleague)I walked to work which is not far, but was serenaded by birds probably singing to warm up as it was about -2.5C at that point. I am very fortunate to get a view from the window of the room I work in across the valley to the North Downs, with pussy willow and hazel catkins, and flowering cherry just popping out. I wish you could have enjoyed it too DG. Today looks set to be the same, and I'll enjoy looking out at it again.
Christine | 08.03.11 - 7:56 a.m. | #
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I am often surprised that in the UK where we do not get a lot of sunlight, some people block it out.
I went to a collectors fair in a public hall on Sunday morning. During the morning the sun cam out and shone in through some high hall windows. I thought how nice and bright it made the place.
After a few minutes someone decided to close the blinds and so it was back to the rather gloomy hall lighting.
This also happens at another public place I sometimes go to, as soon as the sun shines someone wants to block it out.
After the weeks if not months of cloudy skies over London I made the most of yesterdays sunshine, and intend to do the same today.
If the clocks had changed already to Daylight Saving dg may have got some sunshine after work.
John | 08.03.11 - 9:04 a.m. | #
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I have the same blinds issue in my office, even though I am the only one who the sun shines on.
Tom @ Tired of London | Homepage | 08.03.11 - 9:11 a.m. | #
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hi, it seems to me u have made a strong case against double summertime.
people who work in offices wont know the difference because they will put the blinds down anyway, whilst those who work outdoors will.
does this make u change your mind about double summer time?
dg writes: No, I still hate the idea.
anthony wong | Homepage | 08.03.11 - 9:17 a.m. | #
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And the night sky was good last night, too. The stars were all pin sharp. I don't suppose you could see that, either.
BTW, my wife ordered sun-blinds for our house yesterday! If you don't have them, everything fades, especially the furniture. So how can you win?
Temp | 08.03.11 - 9:42 a.m. | #
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Great Piece DG.
Every day I thank my lucky stars that I am lucky enough to work at a hieght and in a place that affords me a panoramic view of London...
...When the "pro light/view" faction in my office wins the day over the troglodytes that is...
Battle lines are a lot more pronounced and evenly spread in my office than yours seemingly, probably because of the prized view and this does, thankfully, lead to compromises where blinds are drawn for just the period when the sun is directly shining in.
It's still a fight sometimes though.
Amazing.
CF
ChingfordFlaneur | 08.03.11 - 9:52 a.m. | #
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Cue the E.L.O. song .....!
Dicky | 08.03.11 - 10:16 a.m. | #
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I took the opportunity of someone leaving the company to move one desk along and sit by the window. Now I control the blind and it is up as often as possible. It's lowered slightly at the moment because I couldn't see my screen.
Sarah | 08.03.11 - 10:16 a.m. | #
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I took the day off yesterday and walked from Wendover to Wolverton - 28 miles and a glorious day on which to do it. Working today in west London in a not-very-well-lit office but still enjoying yesterday's afterglow. Mmmmm...
THC | 08.03.11 - 10:25 a.m. | #
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I felt quite sorry for the counter clerk at the building society yesterday. Working in the middle of a big shopping mall she enquired of me "Is the sun still shining outside?"
Pop artist | 08.03.11 - 10:28 a.m. | #
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ah. You've reminded me of one more reason why I quit my job... I do recommend getting out at lunchtime if you can, even if it's just to roam the streets. Your body will appreciate the daylight even if your co-workers don't
disgruntled | Homepage | 08.03.11 - 10:53 a.m. | #
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I'm in the lucky position of having to spend Wednesday morning in the City; it's a 35-minute walk from home, through Spitalfields, past Liverpool Street, and through Bunhill Fields, and then back again at midday. It really makes a difference if the weather is nice. What chance of blue sky tomorrow?
Peter Cameron | Homepage | 08.03.11 - 11:32 a.m. | #
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Sadly, and quite annoyingly, I have to close my curtains most afternoons during the summer as I sit facing exactly where the sun sets during the summer months.
I have a fantastic view, and can't see it for most of the summer unless it is cloudy or until after the sun has set.
IanVisits | Homepage | 08.03.11 - 11:47 a.m. | #
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Since I retired I take every opportunity to sit in the sun. Whether behind glass or in the open air, this morning clear blue skies, but through the conservatory windows it's fantastic. Spring is finally coming.
Michael | 08.03.11 - 12:10 p.m. | #
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I work in Brighton and have wonderful, almost 180 degree sea views. Sadly, the sea is to the south of brighton, along with the sun for most of the day, so the blinds are closed for most of the winter, and have to be closed as the sun sets or everyone gets blinded!
Ed | 08.03.11 - 12:18 p.m. | #
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feel black
Londoner | Homepage | 08.03.11 - 1:17 p.m. | #
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Well you can take heart that compared to the Seattle weather, London is a sun-drenched paradise. So slather on that suntan lotion and grab your shades.
lol!
jn
jon | Homepage | 08.03.11 - 2:55 p.m. | #
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I’m fortunate. The sun’s been shining through my rather large office window all day (and while there are blinds, no-one has pulled them down).
It surely must be rather miserable to work in a place with no natural light. That’s not to mention the Vitamin D deficiency!
Andrewh | 08.03.11 - 4:45 p.m. | #
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Cue New Order...
Those who came before me
Lived through their vocations
From the past until completion
They'll turn away no more
And I still find it so hard
To say what I need to say
But I'm quite sure that you'll tell me
Just how I should feel today
Nice one, DG!
More lyrics: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/n/new+order/#share
Adam | 08.03.11 - 4:55 p.m. | #
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It was snowing yesterday where I am, but today is blue (and white!) Absolutely gorgeous.
Most people keep the blinds down in their homes too, but I don't. Only in the summer to keep it cooler, and only when the sun reaches that part of the house. I'd go stir crazy not being able to see out!
CornishCockney | 08.03.11 - 5:08 p.m. | #
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Did you see any aircraft contrails? The Natural History Museum is running a survey of contrail peristence until June, and it doesn't take much time.
http://www.opalexplorenature.org/contrails
Chris p | 08.03.11 - 6:15 p.m. | #
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And did you not wear a coat?
swirlythingy | Homepage | 08.03.11 - 6:51 p.m. | #
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@disgruntled. Me too. I was once offered a choice of redundancy or retraining and, being undecided, was shown the flash office where I would be working - a semi-basement with small high windows. It felt like a well-appointed prison. I chose redundancy.
Great Aunt Annie | 08.03.11 - 8:29 p.m. | #
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I do not live in London, nor UK, but I`ve too spotted some difference in the morning light today. One sun, one light for all of us today!
natasha | 08.03.11 - 9:43 p.m. | #
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Saw this dilbert and thought of this blog post: http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/2011-03-10/
Claire | 10.03.11 - 9:58 a.m. | #
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Claire beat me to it ...
Debster | Homepage | 10.03.11 - 10:39 a.m. | #
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