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sue421 Thu 20-Nov-25 21:20:17

Sort of like winter, I do not experience anything like the winters on Dartmoor. It means I need to keep warm, read a book, no rushing around. I can't do the garden so much I can't do other than to read a book.

Grandma70s Thu 20-Nov-25 21:20:10

I love the cosy evenings and I prefer short days to long ones, when you never get enough sleep.

keepcalmandcavachon Thu 20-Nov-25 21:09:01

Winter lover here, I think each year I look forward to it and enjoy it more & more. The crows, I just love all crows everywhere!

tanith Thu 20-Nov-25 20:34:38

Hate the dark nights and frosty days that make driving difficult.

BlueBelle Thu 20-Nov-25 20:14:12

No sunshine or light here it’s been raining on and off all day grey, cold and dank 🥶

keepingquiet Thu 20-Nov-25 20:10:00

BlueBelle

Hate winter and everything about it No candles or fires will make up for lack of light, warmth and sunshine

So much light around today! And sunshine, though admittedly no warmth in it.

I always hated winter- not a great fan even now, but it's here for another three months at least so I'm earning to embrace it, especially since I finished work.

Maybe I'm desperate- I don't know?

BlueBelle Thu 20-Nov-25 19:52:42

Hate winter and everything about it No candles or fires will make up for lack of light, warmth and sunshine

merlotgran Thu 20-Nov-25 19:51:06

Roll on summer. ☀️

keepingquiet Thu 20-Nov-25 19:43:30

After days of rain I went out for my usual walk today- bright blue sky and sunshine, I was well wrapped up. Fewer people around but most making comments about the weather- the local lake was so bright reflecting the winter sun; a very still heron had found a sunspot where he stood like a statue.
I called in one of the cafes on my way back for a bowl of carrot and parsnip soup, so thick and warming!
Of course people chatted to each other, all good humoured and relaxed.
I bought cake to take home as my sister came round for a warm cuppa and a slice of coffee and walnut cake in my cosy house.
What is not to like?

Skydancer Thu 20-Nov-25 19:38:19

Actually I quite like these cold sunny days. If you wrap up warm and go walking it’s lovely. Still some leaves on the trees and the sun shining through the branches is beautiful.

Youngnanny Thu 20-Nov-25 18:34:12

“Well, it’s finally winter time 🧊
It’ll be freezing in the morning — my car will be doing its usual ice-cube impression!
But I’m actually quite enjoying it. I’ve done my Pilates today, had a nice meal, and now I’m home with my candles lit, the humidifier on with some lovely essential oils, and plenty of throws and cushions around.
I’ve got my pyjamas on already, so I’m just settling in and making the most of the cosy side of winter.”
What the best about winter ⛄️