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Looking forward to Fall.

qualitygal — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:06:36 GMT

About 3 times in this past week, I've had yearnings for Fall. Not the weather, but the memory things attached to that time of year. There's something that stirs in me about the cooler time of year. Not the bad weather, but what the season makes me feel inside, I guess. I've never felt that before, so I'm not sure what's going on.

Has anyone else felt that or something like that? I'm just very aware of that going on in my system, but I've never felt that before.

Anyway, maybe it's just all that's going on around me. I'm not wishing time away, nor is it about the weather. Don't know.

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

50Mickey — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:35:11 GMT

I feel that way every year around this time. Fall brings back memories of childhood with starting a new school year. The beginning of the school year was always something that I looked forward to. Even when I was in college. I love the fall colors and I remember the smell of outdoor fires and a slight change in the air.

It's funny because my grandmother disliked fall. She said that it reminded her of the year "dying." To me it was a beginning.

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

qualitygal — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:47:11 GMT

@50Mickey a soul for Fall sister.

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

Meowingkitty — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:18:38 GMT

As soon as the 100 degree temps start I yearn for fall. Only 3 more months until it cools down to something under 100.

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

vermint — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:25:45 GMT

@qualitygal I think I know what you mean. Not wishing time away, really, but I start looking forward to fall almost as soon as winter is over! I don't think about it constantly, but every once in awhile I'll see a yellow leaf, and that yearning pops up. I love fall colors, fall/winter clothes, all of that.

Nothing to do with the school year for me...I hated school once I started junior high. Long story for another time, but I dreaded the start of the new school year.

This love of fall started after I became an adult.

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

ScrapHappy — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:29:15 GMT

I do not like the summer, I do not like hot/humid weather. And I'm delinitely in the wrong area....the Southeast. I'm originally from the NE and Fall was always my favorite time of year. LOVE IT! Our Fall and Winter is not so drastic here and much shorter length of time but I look forward to it every year.

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Krimpette — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:34:08 GMT

Not me. Summer's just begun! I love summer! (Actually, I love all seasons except for winter precip!).

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

stevieb — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:34:23 GMT

Fall gives me a special feeling too. Part of it is nostalgia related to things I associate with that time of year. Part of it also relates to me not being a big fan of summer and I especially don't like the dog days of summer. The period from late August through the middle of September is not among my favorite times of the year. I also much prefer cooler weather to heat and humidity, which seems to last too long for me.

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

BlueFinch — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:04:31 GMT

With the TX heat and humidity keeping me mostly shut in, I'm yearning for Fall. But, it's more than just the desire for cooler weather.

I love moving closer to the fall/winter holidays. A time when celebrations bring people together, from the early pumpkin patch, all the way to NY.

Beauty seems to surround us during these celebratory times, if we take the time to be still, look and listen. A more magical time. I'm all for a booster of warm, fuzzy feelings right now.

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beckyb1012 — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:08:24 GMT

Fall is my favorite time of the year but mainly for the holidays. In Texas we do not really have a "true fall." The temp.'s usually stop being in the 90's around Oct. and that is so nice. It dawned on my just last night this year I completely forgot about the longest day of the year! It was probably 106º that day I my brain was just mush.

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Regal Bee — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:18:17 GMT

I love Fall also. Not a fan of summer.

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

Puppy Lips — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:15:47 GMT

I was in Hobby Lobby the other day and they were putting out their pumpkins. I know they push the seasons, but I was a bit shocked about that.

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

LindaSal — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:21:28 GMT

Fall is my favorite season for sure! Living in the northeast I appreciate that we have all 4 of them, however I also tire quickly of the heat and humidity. I love the colors, smells and flavors of autumn.........bring on that pumpkin coffee

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PA Mom-mom — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:39:50 GMT

@qualitygal I certainly do know what you mean. Every once in a while, a cool breeze will begin to blow in the early morning, and I'll get that nostalgic feeling for Fall. I love all seasons, and being in PA, we have great 4 season living. But winter is my favorite, and Fall is a great precursor to winter. The weather is cooler and we can have a fire in the fireplace. I can start trying out new recipes for Thanksgiving and plan for Christmas baking and decorating. As I look outside right now, my flowers are in their glory (the ones the deer have not eaten), and the sunshine is so inviting. But, it's HOT, HOT, HOT! I've got to weed, but I'll wait until after supper

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

qualitygal — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:50:20 GMT

Yeah, you gals get it. Thank heavens I thought it was just me. I appreciate your comments so much! Thank you!!!

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

hckynutjohn — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:51:33 GMT

@qualitygal

I really have never been one to yearn or wish about things over which I have no control. When there is a possibility to do so, I think of where would be a good starting point.

We live in a 4 season part of the country and while some believe there are things that can be done to change the weather? Nobody has convinced me that can be done.

I think certain types of weather does effect many people, in some way, psychologically. For me before ice rinks in our area were open year around, I couldn't wait until October to come around for them to reopen. No mental or physical feeling, just looking forward to being able to skate again.

hckynut 🇺🇸

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

Love4cats — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:57:46 GMT

Around now I alway's want Fall, not for any particular memory's, but because as I have gotten older the heat bother's me terrible. It's 90 degree today and I can't go out because the heat makes me sick. Fall has alway's been my favorite time of year, the heat is gone and the cool crisp days are here, the leaves are changing and I have so more more energy. Looking forward to Fall.

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msgb — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:32:36 GMT

Like many who have posted on this thread, I too love Fall. A few reasons are because of the holidays but also the cooler weather. I do not do well in heat or humidity. Also my wedding anniversary is in the Fall and it is always a nice time to spend some time with my husband.

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

Mombo1 — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:43:04 GMT

I love fall

@qualitygal wrote:
About 3 times in this past week, I've had yearnings for Fall. Not the weather, but the memory things attached to that time of year. There's something that stirs in me about the cooler time of year. Not the bad weather, but what the season makes me feel inside, I guess. I've never felt that before, so I'm not sure what's going on.

Has anyone else felt that or something like that? I'm just very aware of that going on in my system, but I've never felt that before.

Anyway, maybe it's just all that's going on around me. I'm not wishing time away, nor is it about the weather. Don't know.

@qualitygal I love fall. I could live in cool weather year round. Summer is torture for me. Coming from a family of school teachers...we all look forward to the beginning of the school year and the cool weather. We also love football season and sweater weather. When we were younger...since we were from Pittsburgh...Sunday was also dedicated to watching the Steelers play. I'm glad I live in the Northeast. I need change and the four seasons (with the exception of Summer) is a welcome change and something to look forward to.

Re: Looking forward to Fall.

Spurt — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 22:05:14 GMT

@Puppy Lips wrote:
I was in Hobby Lobby the other day and they were putting out their pumpkins. I know they push the seasons, but I was a bit shocked about that.

@Puppy Lips

In my part of the country, South Texas, the school year starts here as early as August 16 or August 23rd.....Its already July and teachers around here start going to their rooms and getting them ready for the fall term and that includes decorating their classrooms for fall...So Hobby Lobby putting out fall stuff seems to make sense....at least around here....

@qualitygal

Personally, I HATE summer---I hate the heat and humidity. In Texas we dont have much of a "fall" but it does mean cooler temperatures and people still decorate for fall/autumn holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving! And I do enjoy our Texas "winters" too....along with the Christmas Holiday season....