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My late brother too! He would have been 70 this year so we are having a modest meal together in his memory.
Also I am having a trip to London too- so yes, you can make January less dreary.

For me February was better because of the half-term holiday and also how short it was, but now I am not working it is less of an issue really.

I won't dump you now lol!

keepingquiet

Wyllow3- I prefer to dump January- it lasts forever lol!

Hi keepingquiet my birthday is in latish January so it's always had a treat in, you see, please don't dump me ☺️. That why I'd dump February.

Another winter lover here.
All the seasons have their beauty but hot summers I hate.
I have SADs in reverse too Bukkie.

Cosy days of winter are my favourite. 🔥🧤🧣🍂🎄🕯️

Allira

Beechnut

Wintergreen is a plant.

Presumably with a strong fragrance. Does it grow in the UK?

Yes it does. I’m pretty sure my sil (when he was) had one.

I love Autumn, winter frosts, sunshine when cold, and snow when we get it. Everything to me looks much cleaner.
I love Christmas, especially my real tree, I am warm and cosy.

Beechnut

Wintergreen is a plant.

Presumably with a strong fragrance. Does it grow in the UK?

Wyllow3- I prefer to dump January- it lasts forever lol!

Wintergreen is a plant.

keepingquiet

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?

That is the best bit, I agree.

But I hate the long darkness. That above all.

But I love twinkly lights everywhere.

And despite all, I love the changing seasons. Winter is just about 4/5 weeks too long. Let's dump February.

coffee77

I would love to have my open fires as I used to do ,last was about twelve years ago with smokeless coal and wood but no longer allowed I thought?
Nothing better on a cold winter evening,central heating is necessary but not pretty!

But you can get electric stoves and fires that look exactly like the real thing.

We bought an electric stove this week that is the same size and looks exactly like the real log burner we had in our previous house. The log and flame effect is very realistic.

Ilovedragonflies

I've always called them cravenooks, Keepcalmandcavachon

Sounds like creatures you would flee from in the Lord Of The Rings Ilovedragonflies

merlotgran

Allira

I’ve added Deep Heat to tomorrow’s shopping list but I don’t like the smell.
What about Voltarol Gel, merlotgran? Just don't use too much!

I’ve been using Voltarol but just lately it doesn’t seem to be working.

I do like the warm feeling Deep Heat gives you.
As long as you don't mind smelling of Eau de Menthol, Eucalytus and Wintergreen.

What is Wintergreen, anyway?

I would love to have my open fires as I used to do ,last was about twelve years ago with smokeless coal and wood but no longer allowed I thought?
Nothing better on a cold winter evening,central heating is necessary but not pretty!

BGM1W

Can anyone recommend a suitable cream for itchy dry skin in ears?

Yes, have you tried Canesten, it works for me. It’s behind the counter, but you don’t need a prescription.

Allira

^I’ve added Deep Heat to tomorrow’s shopping list but I don’t like the smell.^
What about Voltarol Gel, merlotgran? Just don't use too much!

I’ve been using Voltarol but just lately it doesn’t seem to be working.

Can anyone recommend a suitable cream for itchy dry skin in ears?

I’ve added Deep Heat to tomorrow’s shopping list but I don’t like the smell.
What about Voltarol Gel, merlotgran? Just don't use too much!

According to the weather forecast on this device it's pouring with rain here now.

I just checked and there's not a cloud in the sky 🌞

I’m struggling with the damper climate on the south coast this year. I miss the dryness of East Anglia which suited my joints so much better. My neck and shoulders are really stiff and sore today.
I’ve added Deep Heat to tomorrow’s shopping list but I don’t like the smell.

I used to like winter but it makes my joints ache now. I have trouble keeping warm.
On the other hand, I don't like it too hot either. I'm just fussy!

I've always called them cravenooks, Keepcalmandcavachon

All things considered I
think we have a wonderful climate here.
Compared with other countries, we don’t generally have extremes of temperature yet we get plenty of variety in the seasons.

I struggle to cope in heatwaves, but they are usually pretty short-lived.

As others have found, I do tend to sleep better in the winter.
We have a wet weekend forecast which normally I wouldn’t like but after the long dry summer I appreciate the rain!

I try to appreciate the best of anything the weather sends us and I have enjoyed the glorious blue sky and golden light. However, I feel under siege as I have Reynauld's Syndrome and get dangerously cold. I don't venture out without heated gloves and gilet and sheepskin lined boots. I've already had flu which has wiped me out.