I recently built my workshop because here in N. Wales it all too regularly pisses down. We had 2.5 weeks of glorious sun in May, and almost nothing since. At last I can work under cover, feels like absolute luxury. For everything else, a good set of waterproofs helps a lot. Don't skimp. I've built two of my log cabins while it's been alternatively pissing down and blowing a gale - sometimes both. It's actually kind of fun in a one man against the elements kind of way. There was only one hairy moment when I thought the roof insulation I was spreadeagled on top of was going to lift up and take me with it during some strong gusts before I'd got it fastened down.
When weather really does stop play, I just use it as a plotting what I'm going to do next day.
I enjoyed reading this recently: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comfort-Cr...swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1691388022&sr=8-1
Overall message seems to be that some discomfort is necessary and healthy. Completely eliminating it from life may not be ideal. We need challenges and novelty to stay sharp and fully experience life. Modern society has engineered discomfort and challenge out of daily life through technology, climate control, hygiene, etc. But lack of challenge may be weakening us mentally and physically.
When weather really does stop play, I just use it as a plotting what I'm going to do next day.
I enjoyed reading this recently: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comfort-Cr...swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1691388022&sr=8-1
Overall message seems to be that some discomfort is necessary and healthy. Completely eliminating it from life may not be ideal. We need challenges and novelty to stay sharp and fully experience life. Modern society has engineered discomfort and challenge out of daily life through technology, climate control, hygiene, etc. But lack of challenge may be weakening us mentally and physically.
