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Well I'll be darned!

GoneButNotForgotten — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:02:22 GMT

Tomorrow is October 1st! Where has the year gone? It's been eventful for me; how's it played out for you?

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Goodie2shoes — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:12:20 GMT

I've had some ups and downs, some happy moments and some not so happy moments but I am still here, no struggles. My children and grandchildren are well so I am truly blessed. I hope all is well with everyone else

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:13:19 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten I am more concerned for our country than for myself this past year. This has been a very challenging year. I practice gratitude for what I have and acceptance for what I can't change.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:03:14 GMT

I can't believe it's October! I find myself feeling sad and kind of blue this time of the year. I don't care for it at all. All the flowers are about dead and the weather is turning and I know soon, before we know it, bad weather will hit with snow, etc., and then we'll be stuck in the house even more than usual. It's not been that great a year anyway. I'm trying to be positive, but I never really did care for this time of the year. Fall leaves are pretty --- that's a positive!

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CalminHeart — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:16:00 GMT

I dread winter.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:34:06 GMT

2021 is getting better, for me. I am looking forward to some positive changes ahead, and I really enjoy fall in the garden.

Feels nice to cozy up to a throw blanket, and though I will begin to loathe the dark days later in winter, right now I am sleeping well because the sun sets earlier and there are fewer outdoor distractions.

Raise a glass to 2022. I hope it will be the beginning of better times ahead.

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deeva — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:39:47 GMT

@CalminHeart

I did too when I lived in the Midwest. Now, I love winter.

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Drythe — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:56:35 GMT

Fall is always a challenge for me, miss those sunny days.

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LindaSal — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:53:43 GMT

I love this time of year, cool crisp air and colorful leaves! Winter doesn't bother me in the least. I just love the snow and all the coziness of winter. I feel it's a state of mind really, you just have to get into it, and just think before you know it, spring is back

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haddon9 — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:59:08 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
I dread winter.

Me too!

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J Town Girl — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:50:04 GMT

I've always loved the Fall season. It's been my favorite time of year. When I was a kid I loved Winter but when I began working I just hated having to deal with snow and ice and always worried about getting to work and home again safely.

Since I retired I'm enjoying the Winter season again. That is of course as long as we don't have to drive much on snowy and icy roads.

Summer has always been my least favorite season. I love the long days but don't like the extreme heat that seems to be happening more and more each year.

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Mary Bailey — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:02:53 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
@CalminHeart wrote:
I dread winter.
Me too!

Me too!

(not as much since I don't don't have to go into the office anymore)

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GingerPeach — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 01:53:08 GMT

My favorite is fall. I love cool, crisp days. I love how the daylight gets gradually more golden. It's the best time to plant a lot of things. Perennials, trees, grasses, etc.
I like winter, too. Spring next, and summer least of all.

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lmt — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 02:21:39 GMT

@J Town Girl wrote:
I've always loved the Fall season. It's been my favorite time of year. When I was a kid I loved Winter but when I began working I just hated having to deal with snow and ice and always worried about getting to work and home again safely.

Since I retired I'm enjoying the Winter season again. That is of course as long as we don't have to drive much on snowy and icy roads.

Summer has always been my least favorite season. I love the long days but don't like the extreme heat that seems to be happening more and more each year.

@J Town Girl You sound like me,

I LOVE the autumn. It's always been my favorite time of the year. Cool air, the smell of crisp leaves, the gorgeous colors on the trees, sweaters, hoodies, warm blankets . . . bring it on!

I also love the winter. i LOVE the snow. I love being out when it's actually snowing. Nothing like a walk in the falling snow. I love being wrapped up in a warm blanket and reading a book while watching it snow.

The ONLY thing I don't like about the autumn, and especially winter, are the days getting shorter and shorter. I hate when it gets dark at 5pm.

I like spring, too. When everything awakens after a sleepy winter. Beautiful spring flowers, pastel colored trees, the start of longer days.

Summer. Nope. Especially, as you mentioned, the extreme heat we seem to be having more of lately. Don't forget the horrible HUMIDITY.

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MrsSB — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 02:35:24 GMT

I love October and I claim it as MY month all month long.

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Carmie — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 03:12:26 GMT

Fall? We hardly have fall iin PA anymore. The weather goes from hot right into freezing weather.

Right now everything is still in bloom. My summer flowers are beautiful and I'm Still picking tomatoes.

All the leaves are green. Hopefully, the leaves will change color this year. Often they just stay on the tree well into winter. I never get to wear my fall jackets and sweaters.

the only way I know that fall is here is the darkness that comes early. As soon as we leave DST behind, it will be depressing and dark at 5 pm.

I Am looking forward to spring. I hope this winter is mild and not too icy or snowy.

Mostly, I pray that by having people not gathering as much as they do in warmer weather that COVID will fade away.

I recently read where there is a Covid pill that is a miracle worker of sorts for people who have contacted it..just waiting for approval. Hooray for that!!

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cotton4me — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 11:30:23 GMT

Been an eventful year here also. Sold our home and moved to a retirement apartment. It’s a new way of life but a good one. I feel very blessed. I look forward to the cooler weather of autumn, not so much winter though. However, I know spring isn’t far behind. Time does seem to move quickly.

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SloopJohnB — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 03:26:40 GMT

I am amazed at how fast this year has gone. Am happy that we are into Fall now as this summer has been blistering. I am also grateful that we "only" have 2 more months of hurricane season left for this year. Praying that we will be spared this year. And once Halloween comes, we just blink and it will be Christmas before we know it. 🎃🎄