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Staying light later

151949 — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 23:31:04 GMT

My DH noticed tonight that it didn't get dark til around 6:20. Headed in the right direction.

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Plaid Pants2 — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 23:55:59 GMT

That's what is supposed to happen after the winter solstice, the first day of winter.

I don't know why it's such a surprise.

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151949 — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:02:46 GMT

Too bad some people can't see any joy in the little things God gives us, for free.

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DukeBlueNan — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:05:12 GMT

I do agree with you, it is so nice to see it lighter a bit longer!

@Plaid Pants2 We understand about the solstice but thanks for reminder.

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Plaid Pants2 — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:11:08 GMT

Oh, I can take joy in the little things that "G-d" gives us, but I am also know that the days are supposed to get longer after the first day of winter, so it doesn't come as a great shock or surprise to me when it happens.

I thought that everybody knew that the days got longer after the winter solstice.

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Free2be — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:20:45 GMT

Every minute of extended light makes me giddy with happiness. Nothing wrong with noticing and commenting about what makes most people feel good.

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cotton4me — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:22:54 GMT

@151949 wrote:
My DH noticed tonight that it didn't get dark til around 6:20. Headed in the right direction.

My husband mentioned the same thing tonight. While we all realize the days will be getting longer, it happens so gradually that it’s not that perceptible at first. It’s one of those things that suddenly dawns on you when you see the difference from a couple of months ago. It’s always a good feeling. I’m looking forward to longer, warmer days.

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cherry — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:27:40 GMT

We noticed coming out of mass, last Sat it was still twilight, instead of pitch black. It made us feel happy

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pattypeep — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 00:44:38 GMT

@151949 I enjoy this extra light in the evenings. For some reason, it's when I want to go outside and do a bit of yard work. Always been that way. Loved taking the kiddos out when they were toddlers and we would walk through the yard looking for weeds to pull or a slug to squash. My third child made a big game of that. Yuck.

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 01:05:39 GMT

Although I'm well aware that this happens, it usually sneaks up on me, and it is a nice " surprise ". 🌺

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151949 — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 01:13:57 GMT

I think tomorrow evening after dinner we will ride over to the beach and watch the sunset.

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viva923 — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 02:47:34 GMT

I noticed the same thing last night, it was actually light at 6pm.

going the right way. Winter dark at 5pm is just to early for me.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 02:58:56 GMT

Yup, that's the way the world works. After Dec 21, the days get longer. I looked out my window a little after 5 and it nice to see that it wasn't night outside.

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gardenman — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 11:45:08 GMT

It makes me happy. Locally January 21st is the bottoming out date where our average temp hits it's low mark for the year and we're now a full week into the warming up six months of the year. Between January 21st and July 21 st (or so) our average temps will slowly climb a bit each day, then on July 21st they'll top out and start the slow decline again. This is generally the optimistic part of the year for me. The daffodil foliage is popping up. It won't be long before the first crocus is in flower.

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I am still oxox — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:49:23 GMT

Can not wait until early March when we move the clocks and it will be light until after 7.

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house_cat — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:41:11 GMT

I know that means a lot to most normal people.

I guess I'm not normal, because I like when it gets dark early.

I'm a morning person, almost always up before the sun. When it gets dark early I feel as if the universe is agreeing with me.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:46:11 GMT

@house_cat wrote:
I know that means a lot to most normal people.
I guess I'm not normal, because I like when it gets dark early.
I'm a morning person, almost always up before the sun. When it gets dark early I feel as if the universe is agreeing with me.

Me, too, @house_cat! I'm a morning person for sure. My friends think I'm nuts getting up at 4am every day. But have you noticed the sun is coming up sooner now? I don't mind that at all.

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Suziepeach — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:49:56 GMT

@house_cat and @SilleeMee, I like it getting darker earlier too. I relate back to when I was a little girl and it would snow and at dusk with it snowing.. that was so pretty to me..

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house_cat — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:53:24 GMT

@SilleeMee

@Suziepeach

I do like the earlier sunrise.

I leave for work at 6:30 a.m. and I'd rather not drive in the dark.

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Suziepeach — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:57:45 GMT

@house_cat, when I worked I didn't like driving into work in the dark either.. if you're familiar with Atlanta rush hour traffic seems the darker it was the stupider people drove, LOL ..