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I Hate Winter

Jordan2 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:17:00 GMT

I have a bone to pick with Winter as this is the first day of Winter, I don't like you never have, never will. When I was young my mom would throw me outside to play in the snow, I didn't like being wet and cold, call me a snowflake I don't care! Living in Nassau County in New York I feel Winter intrudes on Fall's time, Winter seems much longer than 3 months. Winter also stays at the party too long, it is suppose to leave around March 21, but stays well into April when it should be Spring. Now for you Twilight Zone fans it reminds me of the episode with the mannequin who didn't know she was one, going past her time as a live person and cheating the next mannequin out of a day!

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mimomof4 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:26:34 GMT

I am right there with you. Living in Michigan I hate the snow, cold and dreary winter weather. I hate being cold. Right after a snow the world may look pretty but not for very long.

My husband on the other hand loves cold and snow. We may retire on separate areas of the country LOL.

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Teddixat — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:29:09 GMT

@Jordan2 I hear you. I live in SoCal and our mornings have been chilly 39-42 and afternoons 55-60 abd I'm freezing all the time. I know some who live in real cold areas, are probably laughing, but this is cold for us. Bottom line, I hate Winter too. I grew up in NE PA and I hated winters then too. I especially hated when the snow would melt and it would get slushy and dirty. I also hated the long gray gloomy days. Uggh

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gidgetgh — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:12:48 GMT

I hate winter also.

I lived up north (Boston and New Jersey) till I was 13 so I remember cold, snowy, LONG winters. My family then moved to Atlanta. I'm still here.

It's supposed to be 10 here Friday morning and a high Friday and Saturday of 24. That's really, really low for us. Fortunately, no snow or ice in the forecast. Cold rain here tomorrow. It is gloomy and rainy just about every day.

I'm preparing for this like it's the apocalypse. I am doing my grocery shopping and few other errands this morning and don't plan to leave the house again till Saturday. This from the girl who doesn't like to stay home all the time. I love being out and about but that's too cold for me. And, I take blood thinners and that makes you feel colder.

Counting the days till spring.

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ValuSkr — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:30:22 GMT

I don't mind it. The very cold weather kills a lot of nasty insects we'd otherwise have in summer. But I'd rather not go outside in the cold and snow; if I could stay inside for December - February, I'd be happy.

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AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:37:56 GMT

When I sit inside and look out my kitchen window and the tree branches are dusted in a certain way and the sun glistens on the snow on the ground, I think -- oh, how lovely! And then I quickly come to my senses and think --- Nah! Forget this ******!

It's cold, miserable and most of the time it's dark and dreary, and the winter months seem to go on forever. Not to mention every time you want to leave the house you have to worry about whether the roads will be bad and then you have to bundle up like crazy.

And then there is the digging out and the high heating bills! If someone could always take care of these issues for me, maybe it wouldn't be so bad, but that's not going to happen, so --- winter is my least favorite season!

We have Christmas and that's the only real good thing about it!!!!!

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Nancy Drew — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:38:11 GMT

I find a beauty to winter. I am never cold except changing clothes and I have a little space heater for that in my bathroom. I dress for it. Don't get me wrong I love when Spring comes around. But I enjoy the change of seasons. The quiet, still nights with the lights on inside the house doing different hobbies. But I feel for those that hate it.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:39:08 GMT

I will say I mind winter more then I used to, however, I hate heat , humidity, and bugs more. It's a trade off.

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Meowingkitty — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:45:29 GMT

I'm the opposite but then again I live in Arizona. I hate summer. Month after month of between 100-120 degree heat with lows sometimes in the 90's. Sweat, sweat and more sweat. Get tired of wearing shorts and seeing people half naked. Getting into a 140 degree car, can't enjoy doing anything outside until from May to October. I'll take winter any time.

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meallen616 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:46:32 GMT

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Skyegirl21 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:49:22 GMT

I am not going to hate on a season that lasts many months where I live. But I do like winter (ok, not the ice)- I actually prefer winter's refreshing coolness to a hot, humid summer!

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CJC — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:52:29 GMT

Ditto. Moved back home to Ohio after 20 years in the southern sunshine, and both hubby and I are freezing. We have plenty of sandals, shorts & tees but few winter clothes. My house is cold because all the heat goes up to the darn vaulted ceiling, my skin is dry and cracked, my hair looks like it's been in a light socket. Even though we're older and beginning to need family help, right now I'd sell my soul to be back in Florida's warm sunshine.

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gardenman — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:53:22 GMT

Another winter-hater here. The good news is days are officially starting to get a little longer from here on out and we're only about a month away from each day getting a little warmer (on average.) Around here the average temperature bottoms out on January 21st and then starts the long slow climb until the temperatures peak around July 21st. No matter how cold it gets after January 21st, I comfort myself by knowing it's past the peak coldness and we're on the warming-up part of the calendar. It may not feel like it's warming up, but the average temperatures do start to rise about then.

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CalminHeart — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:55:37 GMT

The most I do in the winter is plow my driveway and sidewalk. The best thing about winter is that I'm retired and don't have think about driving to/from work in it.

It's -11 degrees here right now. It's supposed to be at least this cold but with high winds and a wind chill of -45 starting tomorrow and through Friday. Meteorologists are freaking out about a blizzard due to arrive tomorrow afternoon.

My biggest concern is my 90 yr old dad might need help. Yesterday, I bought him lots of groceries and made sure he had enough medication so he should be set that way.

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ciao_bella — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:57:30 GMT

I guess I'm in the minority here. I enjoy winter, the cool breathable air much more over hot, humid, sticky summer. I would much rather have snow than deal with blistering heat and humidity.

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qualitygal — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:59:47 GMT

WEll, one good thing about winters here, there's no ice floats, or polar bears, right? LOL

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:12:28 GMT

In my old age I'm not a fan of extremes. I don't like 90 degrees and rain forest humidity in the summer nor do I like 3 degrees with a wind chill.

I'm retired and don't have to go out in snow and ice but I worry about my kids driving in it.

Right now I only hate winter due to the insane price of home heating oil.

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Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:25:15 GMT

I love winter -- truly love it!

I even chose a college 35 miles west of Buffalo, NY -- partly because of the weather.

Don't get me wrong, I don't like the dangers of driving in it at all. But given the ability to walk around in it, take gorgeous photos of the transformed trees -- yes, it's for me. Then, stay inside with a good fire in warm, soft clothes.

Sadly, I've lived in the mid-Atlantic area for the past 25 years, and a good snow or even very cold weather is a hit or miss lately.

I like living in all four seasons, but my absolute least favorite is summer. I could do without the humidity, bugs, and stinging sun on my skin. I just want to stay inside in air conditioning all season.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:29:29 GMT

The worst part of winter is fuel bill,ice ,power outages.

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Patriot3 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:40:52 GMT

I don't think I would mind winter if it wasn't so darn dark and dreary all the time. I like to see the snow on a bright, sunny day, but this darkness really gets to me.