Yes my parents have used the Internet. Yes they are aware that there's a whole channel around weather. And yet, God forbid that they would use any of those mediums to figure out whether my father should bring shorts.
9:19 AM: I call my Mom to confirm whether or not she will be joining me for spinning. She will not be. However she does ask, "What's the weather like? Is it cold? Can Dad bring shorts?"
Me: "It's kinda rainy and we're in the 60s right now. But if he wants to go for a walk or something then sure. It's layering weather."
11:49 AM: My mom leaves me a message and sends an email.
"Dad will be sending you an email as soon as he gets to his office. He was at another office this morning."
1:38PM: Dad.
"Cuqui: Questions Should I pack some shorts?????"
Me: "Blowing Rock is in the 60s. (I include a screenshot from weather.com.) Sunny but still cool!
In Raleigh - our highs are in the mid-70s and a bit rainy. You can bring shorts to walk (they walk for exercise and my dad hauls ass) but you would probably be better off in jeans."
3:09: Dad.
"Cuqui: I mean Raleigh."
Me: "It was in my last email."
3:11: Dad.
"Oh. I don't see it."
Me: "Nevermind. It’s a bit rainy in Raleigh right now. Our highs are in the mid-high 70s but rainy. You will probably want to bring shorts for walking, etc. But jeans and pants for going out at night. Does that help?"
3:18: Dad.
"So I should bring shorts?"
Me: Face palm.
3:20: Me. "Yes Dad. Whatever you want."
3:25: Dad.
"What about sweaters?"
Sigh.
