mick2me 3,033 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Depressing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Not a big change in summer to winter daylight hours where I live, sunset is now 7-36pm, which is only about 3/4 hour less than the summer solstice. We are about the same latitude as southern Spain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisB 150 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 It certainly is depressing. Why is it, our summers always seen to just stop, suddenly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braddy 160 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Don't mind it getting dark at about 7pm but not at 4pm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Summers always end at August Bank holiday, it was a bit early this year, but it is usually wet and is the end of the school summer holidays. The countdown to Christmas begins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,458 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 The next bank holiday is christmas day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Bloody bankers are the only ones that have one long holiday counting the cash in their bonuses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 It only seems like a few weeks ago that you guys were in the grip of winter. Goose fair is about five weeks away, isn't it ? That was when I thought the winter was almost on us, dreaded the thought of months not seeing the sun, or feeling its warmth. I am sure as you get older,it feels colder( blood thinning out), and your heating bills increase.The answer, Invade Florida en masse and tell the authorities you are seeking 'winter asylum'.The US government will give you $4000 and somewhere to live Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 and don't forget the dark mornings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,681 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Probably 35 years since I went to Goose Fair but one of my memories is fighting wasps off my candy floss in the heat of some early October sunshine . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Never missed a Goose Fair once while living in Nottingham, in my younger days after the fair we would go on the little park before starting that long walk back up to Mansfield Road. I have visions of picking up nuts on that walk ,"were there nut trees or have i imagined them?". The Church opposite has some nice memories for me ,i was bridesmaid twice there in the 1950s, then down to Vicarage street so mam could have a cuppa at nannars. Can anyone remember a little shop right in the middle of where Huntingdon Street met Mansfield Road, we used to call in, and i have Jellied eels stuck in my mind, so not sure if they sold them in little containers. And just down Alfred St North before you get to The Mechanics Arms there must have been a blacksmiths or some thing similar and that is where my Granddad worked, Frederick Johnson in the 1950s, any one know him. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,458 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Before this starts drifting in a big way, there are lots of Goose Fair threads to spend your time going through. http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10470&hl=goose http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4573&hl=goose http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=847&hl=goose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Yes your right its so easy to drift off the original topic, Back to dark nights, It seems a lot worse suddenly, when we alter the clocks, but its not for long, i am one who hates the dark nights, The winter solstice is Sat Dec 21st and then very slowly we start to get light again, Thankfully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 For us long dark nights are something we look forward to. They mean roaring log fires, lots of comfort food, preparing for Christmas and all the feel good factors it brings, family gatherings, and catching up on the indoor jobs, that you don't want to waste sunny days on......and I love the autumn colours that are on their way now and of course it's not just Christmas on its way, there is Hallowe'en (or Samhain for the pagans among us ) and Bonfire Night, and if you are lucky enough to live in Lincolnshire you have Mischievous Night to not look forward to!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MELTONSTILTON 452 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Live with the seasons. It is only mother natures way of saying, The year is getting older. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Spring and Autumn always give me a lovely feeling, Spring because of the lighter nights and the thought of getting our cycles out after usually three months storage and the approaching Summer, and Autumn because of the Glorious colors of the foliage that we see in the countryside, it can be a beautiful time of year, as neither of us are fortunate to be able to walk far, we get in the car and just get lost down the Shropshire lanes, Remembering that the night draws in very early and it can be a bit risky if the lanes are to remote. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I must admit that I love summer when I am not working, but working in kitchens means that in winter there is some escape from the heat. Also, My teenage grand-daughter loves long country walks (keep fit fanatic) but prefers spring and autumn as the summer heat can be quite draining. In winter, us pair of old buggers (me & the missus) like to go to bed early and snuggle up and keep warm and watch the crap on the TV saving on heating bills in the process. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Springtime days are birdsong,gardening,and long walks with my dogs.Winter nights to me are like being in solitary.Hours and hours of TV or PC and waiting impatiently for daylight...which in this country takes forever lately because the skies are a mass of dark cloud. As for Christmas...just more solitary...but with holly, bloody Cliff Richard and gas bills...Roll on spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisoncc 379 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Down here they just flick a switch - goes from Winter to Summer overnight. Last week tops of 12 degC and bloody cold, this week 25 degC and frantically unpacking Summer clothes. One of the greatest pleasures of being English is being able to whinge constantly about the weather. Wherever you are. If it's 'ot it's too 'ot, and if cold too cold. If the sun is shining it's too bright, if overcast - it's too gloomy. Happiness is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 That sums up us Brits alisoncc. Whatever the weather we moan about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pwatmo 3 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Alisoncc, This is Melbourne/Frankston; all four seasons in the one day. Welcome to Spring... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I had a mate who lived in Melbourne before he came back to Pommy land. He called it the windy city. I hope he was referring to the weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Probably 35 years since I went to Goose Fair but one of my memories is fighting wasps off my candy floss in the heat of some early October sunshine . Yes - there should be some sort of giant spider that can knit in pink - that'd sort 'em out ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pixie 162 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Is it only me but I never notice it being light later, I just realise one day it's still light at silly oclock, but I notice strait away when it gets dark earlier! It doesn't quite ease into it either, summer just suddenly comes to a holt! It is rather depressing but I'm quite a fan of autumn and prefer it over summer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisB 150 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 The most depressing day of all, the day you finally have to give in and turn the heating on! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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