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It Is Not Fall Yet

PhilaLady1 — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:20:40 GMT

We've got 3 weeks of summer remaining. That's 1 week shy of a whole month. Everywhere I look, on the TV, on line, everywhere, people are saying that summer is over. Fall fashion, fall cooking, local news, etc. Anyone else annoyed with this ? I love the fall, it's probably my favoritre season. But Labor Day does not mean the end of summer. Labor Day and the first day of Fall are 2 completely different things. Just because they are close together in time why do people link them together. Just like the start of Summer and Memorial Day. One has nothing to do with the other. Maybe it's just me....

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Shogirl — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:25:50 GMT

I'm with you, PhilaLady1! We're still in mid-90s weather here and we're not anywhere near feelin' Fall yet. I saw Christmas decor out at Hobby Lobby like a month ago - it's unbelievable how they hurry the seasons along.

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jclark73 — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:29:01 GMT

It's just you . . lol . . after Labor Day, our Fall/Winter schedules kick in again, regardless of the weather. Kids go back to school. Personally, I return to choir practice and weekly Bible study. and with my work schedule, it just gets busier again. For me, Labor Day is the end of my Summer schedule.

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jaxs mom — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:29:32 GMT

Of course the fashion is out now. that's the norm. And the same with crafting stores like Hobby Lobby, it takes time to craft items. You have to do it ahead of time.

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forest4thetrees — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:32:15 GMT

Sorry, @PhilaLady1 I think the vagaries of life (school begin/end) and the calendar people are conspiring against you!

How many time as a kid did I hear no white before Memorial Day or after Labor Day --- the defining anthem of summer! And half the stations on my radio have "the 100 days of summer" contests.

Probably not many actually pull out a calendar to look up Sept 22 to see what date signifies fall; to most its just summer begins w/ Memorial Day and ends Labor Day.

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Buck-i-Nana — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:32:45 GMT

Our kids have already been back in school a week or two depending on the district. That pretty much puts and end to summer and puts our minds and schedules into fall mode.

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PhilaLady1 — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:33:43 GMT

@jaxs mom I get the reality, but I don't have to like it LOL! Wonder how/when this happened. Its gotta be all about the money.

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Perkup — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:36:34 GMT

If you still want summer clothing, there are tons of things on sale right now in every store. For me, and I'm 82 now, Labor Day still means the return to school and the beginning of the fall season. (Don't give a flip about what the calendar says!!).

It'll be 96 here again today, but I well recall when we lived in Connecticut (my favorite place to be) my kids wore light weight jackets to school on the first day. Loved it!! It's never really fall here. Our leaves just go brown and fall everywhere. None of that lovely fall color. I'm ready to get into fall clothing when and if it ever turns cooler here, so that's what I am into buying right now. Not more summer stuff!

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just bee — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:39:27 GMT

I understand what you're saying, but for some of us autumn is giving us a sneak peek. Here in Albuquerque, the temperature's dropping and we're already getting some fall color. Soon we'll be stocking our roasted green chile.

It's my favorite season, so I can't wait until it's official.

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jclark73 — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:40:16 GMT

Anyone remember the days before schools were air conditioned? It was HOT! But it was still Fall because we were in school. I went to an air conditioned school for the first time my Senior year.

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PhilaLady1 — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:42:11 GMT

@Perkup Not looking for summer clothes. And regarding fall food, I happen to be munching on pumpkin flavored mini wheats cereal as I am typing : )

I guess my question was more rhetorical and I just felt like expressing my feelings about it. I know I'm in a minority. I'm gonna keep thinking I've got 3 weeks of summer left.

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colliegirls — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:42:42 GMT

I never want summer to end!!

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jclark73 — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:49:35 GMT

@PhilaLady1 wrote:
@Perkup Not looking for summer clothes. And regarding fall food, I happen to be munching on pumpkin flavored mini wheats cereal as I am typing : )

I guess my question was more rhetorical and I just felt like expressing my feelings about it. I know I'm in a minority. I'm gonna keep thinking I've got 3 weeks of summer left.

I like your attitude! Have Summer as long as you want

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traveler — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:05:05 GMT

I am not a big summer fan. Too hot. I love fall, cooler temperatures, color leaves and no 20 hours of daylight.

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gmkb — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:05:31 GMT

Even here in Fl. the temperature has cooled a bit. We have a light breeze and the air feels wonderful. Can Fall be far behind?

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ValuSkr — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:12:57 GMT

Some schools started today in southeastern PA. I think that puts many of us into a Fall state of mind. But it sure doesn't feel like Fall - too hot, even at night.

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Leeny — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:13:32 GMT

@PhilaLady1

I agree with you all the way. I think our world is always in a big hurry, all the time. It's rush, rush, rush. Life goes by so fast now at my age, I say lets slow down a bit.

I also agree with the money thing, It's a dog eat dog world. I love fall too, but it will get here soon enough. I see leaves dropping off the trees already here in Wisconsin.

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haddon9 — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:15:32 GMT

PhilaLady, I'm with you on this! While I love fall I also love summer. (It's winter that I hate!)

I enjoy seeing fall clothing presented and have been purchasing some pieces but I know that most of it will not be worn until the end of October. I'm also in the Philadelphia area (Bucks Co.) and it really doesn't become jacket weather until Halloween.

I agree....it's still summer!....Dh and I plan on going to the shore one day this week.

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ChynnaBlue — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:17:20 GMT

It bothers me 2 months out, when all the stores start switching to fall clothing in late July/early August and I'm still trying to find short sleeves to wear.

Three weeks out isn't so bad. I might feel differently if it were still in the 100s here, like so many summers in the past, but this August has been overcast and rainy. It's normally in the upper 90s right now and instead the forecast shows highs of 88 and rain most days. It's been a weird summer here.

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Meowingkitty — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:22:13 GMT

I live in Arizona and can only dream that Labor Day meant the end of summer. It will be hot into October. As for kids starting school, they've been in school about a month already so Labor Day doesn't mean what it used to. Can't wait for cooler mornings and being able to wear long pants and sweatshirts during the day. It gets old having the sun shine everyday. Love cloudy rainy days.