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49 More Days Until Spring!

Anonymous032819 — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:23:35 GMT

Phil the groundhog will make his *ahem* "prediction" this Sunday, but regardless on whether he sees his shadow or not, according to the calendar, spring is only 49 more days away!

That will be the Spring equinox, meaning equal number hours of daylight and darkness.

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

beckyb1012 — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:29:25 GMT

Which is just too darn close to July/Aug/Sept. and triple degree temp. here in Texas.

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

cherry — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:34:33 GMT

Mr Cherry and I were just discussing this over lunch. I told him in about 8 more times the cold part of the year will be behind us. It is nippy today, and we are dressed warm fo the Food Pantry work. Last week there were only 3 of us. Mr cherry found the lady in charge ,collapsed in a chair, struggling for breath. She has some sort of lung condition

He told her never to try to do that again. He will bring the food up to the distribution room, if the regulars don't show. Some people leave this time of the year for warmer parts of the country, and won't be back until April

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:35:46 GMT

@Anonymous032819 Yeah!! While winter here hasn't been too terrible, I am so ready for spring, mud and all. I can't wait to be able to open windows. My cats want that too.

Just once I want to see that groundhog wheel around and grab the guy who is holding him by the scruff of his neck.

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

Still Raining — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:40:51 GMT

I hesitate to look each day, but I do think it staying light longer.

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

sunshine 919 — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:59:32 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:
I hesitate to look each day, but I do think it staying light longer.

In Reno it is not dark until 5:30 even though people act light they can't wait to turn their auto lights on. Honestly some people have bright lights on before 5pm???

We have had a very mild winter. Some days I go walking without a jacket. Very strange for Reno but nice.

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

SharkE — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:54:49 GMT

time change soon

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

qualitygal — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:12:48 GMT

I was just itching to know how much longer until spring. Takes care of that!!!

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

SharkE — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:59:48 GMT

Daylight saving time 2020 in Texas will begin at 2:00 AM on

Sunday

March 8

and ends at 2:00 AM on

Sunday

November 1

All times are in Central Time.

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

Carmie — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:48:17 GMT

Yeah, I am excited. I love spring and summer. It is getting darker here later in the day already. It's no longer dark at 5pm.

I am worried though. We have had a really warm winter and only an inch or two of snow. I have a strange feeling that it will be terribly cold with plenty of snow well into the month of March.

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

wildcat fan — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:51:25 GMT

My favorite time of year. . .looking forward to it.

Although it's colder and rainy today, this week made me feel like spring is here because the crabapples are already blooming.

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

SilleeMee — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:59:36 GMT

Around my neck of the woods spring isn't here for at least 100 days from now...if we're lucky. Planting is not a good idea until after Mother's Day.

Re: 49 More Days Until Spring!

Caaareful Shopper — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:20:10 GMT

I love living in the mid-Atlantic area because I like all four seasons. Well, I don't really like summer at all, unless I go on a tropical vacation. This winter, so far, has been very blah -- quite warm and mild. I've been able to get around pretty much with a jacket and scarf or ruana. No real need for my winter coat. Bring on the cold and snow!

Next week, forecasts have the temps in the mid to upper 60's. What in the world?!