Isn't it marvellous summer is over!

Noooooo !!!! We have had very little proper summer this year.
I know some people find hot weather difficult but I feel the same about cold weather and we get so much more of it. So little daylight , everywhere looking dull and damp. and having to bundle up in thick clothes . No, no , no.

Yay Nannyloveshopping We love it don’t we ? gardens and blue skies and long days ohhhhhhh I was dropped down in the wrong country

No no no, love the summer, the sun and heat lift my spirits, autumn and winter are just seasons to get through, I’m longing for spring already, I’m very fortunate to have a second home in Portugal, I’m already planning my next trip😀

BlueBelle

*Curiously enough, despite the wind and rain, I quite enjoyed the 12 mile drive there and back*

That’s just it Monica I wonder if you d have enjoyed it so much if you had to walk or stand at the bus stop with cars whooshing rain water on you !!!

Yes.
I've spent years waiting at bus stops in all weathers and think I'm fortunate to have a car now. However, I know that there are lots of people who don't, including many children who may have to spend the day in damp clothes after walking to school or to the bus stop.

I’m fond of February, AreWeThereYet, we often get some lovely days in that month and begin to see signs of life in the garden. I think November’s the gloomiest.

Curiously enough, despite the wind and rain, I quite enjoyed the 12 mile drive there and back

That’s just it Monica I wonder if you d have enjoyed it so much if you had to walk or stand at the bus stop with cars whooshing rain water on you !!!

The dark mornings and evenings were horrible when I was working. Driving to and from the station when people’s curtains were closed wasn’t fun. Now that I’m retired I can enjoy being one of those people. It was a long time coming.

Delila

Every season is beautiful in this country, it’s hard to choose which I like best, but they’re all welcome when they arrive.

I agree Delilah. Although I must admit to getting a bit fed up with the cold and dark nights by the time we get to February and March. If it was possible I would remove February from the calendar 😁 We've had a week of rain and another week coming and I'm loving the cooler nights but missing the warm days and the sun.

Tho I totally get BlueBelle’s comments about warm comfy houses with the family.If you’re poor and feeling the cold or alone then Autumn and Winter can hit you hard.

downtoearth

Born end of December,I feel happiest in autumn winter,but I also love spring with everything re awakening.
The months I hate are july and August,not for the long sunny days that I love,but the overwhelming humidity that I cannot cope with.

Same here 👍🏻

I started a day class today, the first one since COVID terminated my last one in March 2020.

Curiously enough, despite the wind and rain, I quite enjoyed the 12 mile drive there and back, as with the 'active' weather in my OP. I am trying to return to normal life, while I can follow it, a health scare earlier this year, makes me really how precious it is and having to drive in conditions that required me to be awake and alert, actually was very good for me.

I like the long dark evenings and cosying up inside, but also the feel of weather that is invigorating.

At last! I love the changing weather and this morning's early dog walk was wonderful. There's fresh air, less dust/pollen and shade - exactly what suits me. I'm happily back in my jacket (over pyjamas) and much more comfortable.

Summer, you say, we haven't had any really hot days since the middle of June. Lots of grey skies and incessant drizzle, and the wind blowing with rarely a still day.
I had to wear a waterproof poncho at the Tatton Park flower show.

I don't relish the thought of winter. I don't mind the cold so much, but I detest the short days, I dislike having to put the lights on at 4pm.

I love Autumn and Winter as well. I also love snow,everything looks so clean and peaceful.
I don't mind any of the seasons really.

In north Manchester we have had a handful of hot days. Mostly we’ve had grey, damp or downpours. So much as I like autumn it’s come round too soon.

I like the winter for about a month - then I long for the lighter days and warmth.

I love autumn and don’t mind winter so long as there are not too many dark, wet days! However this year I’m not sure there was too much of a summer so I’m not quite ready to let it go just yet!

Although I like Autumn and Winter clothes - hides the flab, I’m with BlueBell and Casdon. You can stuff the dark nights and dark mornings too!
Today has brought rain (again) of Biblical proportions - there’s a chap building an ark down the road!! The garden’s a mess.
Same here Kate1949 - must have nodded off!

Born end of December,I feel happiest in autumn winter,but I also love spring with everything re awakening.
The months I hate are july and August,not for the long sunny days that I love,but the overwhelming humidity that I cannot cope with.

Walking in the muddy woods with dog poo hanging on the branches…. lovely
Dark dismal mornings, dark dismal evenings
Shivering in the ‘can’t afford to put the gas on’ evenings putting thick clothes on, all squashed up, no more freedom, no more legs and arms out, no more warmth for ages and ages.
All dreary, dark and miserably cold, no more rays on my old bones
Perhaps with a family round you, a warm well insulated house, and the money to go on sunny holidays it may be more bearable but for many it’s none of those things

Depressing and dismal for soooo long
we get about a month of summer if we re lucky and still people want to deny us that

Must order some vests

Give me another 2 weeks in May

Yes, and half as much again of both April and June 😃

No I love spring and summer I was born in July. I like wearing fewer layers and flip flops or strappy sandals. I loathe January and February after Christmas ( do love Dec as Christmas build up is in it) I hate snow and am scared to walk and drive in it.

Roll on next spring although I shouldn’t be wishing my life away I hope ( if I’m well) to live as long as possible

I dislike the heat as well so looking forward to Autumn. The forecast however is for high temperatures next week and into October. 32 degrees forecast for our Departement. All too much.🥵

Absolutely not. The wind and rain in the last few days has decimated my lovely garden, the lawn is like a quagmire and the nights are drawing in. I love the sun, I love the summer. I hate the cold, and find Autumn utterly depressing, because everything is dying, and it’s the longest time until we will see the spring again. Roll on April.