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When Will We See The Sun Again?

(65 Posts)
mae13 Tue 05-Nov-24 10:06:20

The eighth day in a row of unbroken, dull, dreary grey cloud. Give me strength!

RosiesMaw2 Tue 05-Nov-24 11:03:54

What do you expect - it’s November.
Thomas Hood sums it up

No sun — no moon
No morn — no noon
No dawn — no dusk — no proper time of day

No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease,
No comfortable feel in any member
No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees
No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds. !

November !

madalene Tue 05-Nov-24 11:08:26

I don’t care what Thomas Hood says, I’d like a little bit of sun.

RosiesMaw2 Tue 05-Nov-24 11:13:03

Depends where you are- I had a gloriously sunny day at LymeRegis on Thursday- too warm for a coat!

Just glad it’s not raining.

tanith Tue 05-Nov-24 11:18:42

Had a bit of a break yesterday afternoon and forecast for today also says sunny spells.

welbeck Tue 05-Nov-24 12:37:32

Sorry to be pedantic but why is this in Pedants' Corner?

Grantanow Tue 05-Nov-24 12:41:53

Confusion with the super soar away Sun? I never read it.

mrsgreenfingers56 Tue 05-Nov-24 12:44:37

No sun here for 10 days but thankful it is at least dry.

Indigo8 Tue 05-Nov-24 12:56:13

mael3 (and possibly others) Do you think you might have a seasonal affective disorder?

I quite enjoy the in-between weather. Mind you, last summer was too in-between even for me.

Here is some sun.sunshinesunshinesunshinesunshine

Shinamae Tue 05-Nov-24 13:02:21

No complaints from me,I love this sort of weather and the winter that’s to come.
Summer I could do without.. 🤷‍♀️

Iam64 Tue 05-Nov-24 13:03:02

Well, mae13, your OP could have been posted almost any time in June July August here in the north west
Luxury

cc Tue 05-Nov-24 13:03:55

I prefer cooler weather too, though I prefer it a little brighter than today.

cc Tue 05-Nov-24 13:05:08

Just imagine living in parts of Scandinavia where there is almost constant twilight as days get shorter and shorter. That really would be dreary.

pascal30 Tue 05-Nov-24 16:14:37

snow forecast her in East Sussex for the end of the month

escaped Tue 05-Nov-24 16:23:03

November 5th
I sat outside, (with dogs), at a restaurant in Padstow today for lunch. Not even a coat! Ok, so it wasn't sunny, but we've had far worse weather in June or September.
I even chose a summery salad!! Yummy burrato, honey roast figs, salsa verde, chopped walnuts and sourdough. 😋

escaped Tue 05-Nov-24 16:24:36

*burrata

merlotgran Tue 05-Nov-24 16:28:52

Had a lovely morning on my allotment. It was a bit grey but not a breath of wind and warm enough not to need a jacket. The cheeky little robin who followed me about cheered me up no end.

November’s not all bad.

Fleurpepper Tue 05-Nov-24 16:45:50

Not gloating, honest- but we are having the most amazing Indian Summer- sun, bleu skies and very decent temps- 18-20 during the afternoons, although 3 or 4 during the night. All the cows are out, and farmers were even cutting grass last few days.

Fleurpepper Tue 05-Nov-24 16:47:58

In the valley below, by the lakes, they have been in thick fog then under the fog, for days on end, and much colder than up here in t'mountains.

karmalady Tue 05-Nov-24 16:50:02

I am loving this weather, perfect for me to be out all day, clearing my new allotment. Not too hot, no uv rays to think about and no rain

Casdon Tue 05-Nov-24 17:11:23

I hate it. I’ve been out in my garden all day tidying up for the winter. I might as well have been inside for all the benefit from the light I felt, it left me feeling desperate for some sun. I’d rather a sunny day whatever time of year it is.

rafichagran Tue 05-Nov-24 17:32:31

Shinamae

No complaints from me,I love this sort of weather and the winter that’s to come.
Summer I could do without.. 🤷‍♀️

Me too, I love its cosiness in the house. I burn candles and love all glow and colours it gives.
I love my Autumn winter wardrobe. The leaves changing colour, even the rain when I am indoors.
I took my Grandson to a coffee shop after school and they had their Autumn menu, he really enjoyed it.
I like all the seasons but Autumn and Winter are my favourites.

BlueBelle Tue 05-Nov-24 17:33:49

Oh how i agree Casdon I hate it too I need sun even if it’s not hot We have had some reasonable days for November but the thought of the dreary dank days for months and months pulls me down and no I haven’t got SAD I just need some good summers to get me through the long dark never ending winters not these odd days here and there
Today it’s dry dull and 12 *

AreWeThereYet Tue 05-Nov-24 17:56:02

Today was the first day I felt like Autumn had arrived. It's actually slightly warmer than some days were during the so-called-Summer but there was no sun. I do like to see the sun but this weather has it's compensations.

I've just got some of our battery operated candles out for the sitting room.

The perfect weather for working in the garden, not too hot or too cold.

Don't need big coats yet but can get my lovely scarves and gloves out.

Iam64 Tue 05-Nov-24 18:46:48

Cold and damp and grey here - good job I love the north west 🌞🙏🏽😵‍💫