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How Was Your Summer?

BunSnoop — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:36:19 GMT

I live in Illinois and it was too hot and dry for me. I love to have beautiful floral gardens here at home and have worked so hard this year to keep everything nice. Have spent lots of time and money watering!!

Have not been able to get out as much as I would of liked as I just don't do too good when it's hot and humid. It really slows me down.

It's now mid September and I would of hoped that things would of changed, but our temperatures are still above normal and we're continuing to have no rain. Honestly, the last time we had a really good rainfall dates back to mid June.

I know some will say enjoy the heat as winter's cold is not too far away, but for me, as long as we don't get much snow - I will have no complaints about the cold!

Also, I never thought I would say this - but I'm getting tired of seeing the sun every single day. Once in awhile, a cloudy day is nice - it just seems a little more restful on those days - and in the summer, cooler!

Re: How Was Your Summer?

kaydee50 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:38:59 GMT

@BunSnoop Could not agree more!!! I live in Chicago and I know I'll regret saying this but I'm tired of the warm temps--still in the 80s in mid September when it should be low 70s. And I also agree I have no problems with winter and the cold temps--actually prefer it-as long as there's no snow!!

Looking forward to changing my closets and wearing sweaters and corduroys!!!

Re: How Was Your Summer?

Luvsmyfam — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:42:20 GMT

I also live in illinios.central illinios.i detest our summers here,because of the heat and humidity.i love colorful flowers on my patio,but I end up over watering them,due to the heat.i do much better in cold weather,other than when a mouse sneaks in.i totally freak out.they scare me so much.

Re: How Was Your Summer?

Mz iMac — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:58:37 GMT

Chiming in from N.J.

FANTASTIC!

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itsmagic — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:59:30 GMT

I do like warm weather (not too hot though) but this year I’m really looking forward to the cooler fall weather. I just hope we don’t go from air conditioning one day to furnace weather the next with no true fall weather in between.

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Xivambala — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:10:11 GMT

I live in southeast Florida and have summer all year long and love it. I was born in Chicago and lived there and the surrounding suburbs for 65 years. I left in December 2018 and will never miss near life ending experiences in blizzard and ice storms. I must say that as I got closer to leaving Illinois, I was very depressed because it was frequently cloudy, winter or summer, and bright sunny days were far and few in between. I suppose I will take a beating for my feelings but I do respect the choices of others.

Re: How Was Your Summer?

NEvans2 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:11:17 GMT

My sister and I were just talking about the weather this afternoon. We both live in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh. It's still hot and humid here. The next week is still going to be in the low to mid 80' s. We are more than ready to be in the high 60's or low 70's. Although I have to say that's been our pattern here the last couple years. We don't have much Fall weather. It's hot then it's cold. I'm really hoping for a couple weeks of Autumn.🍁

Re: How Was Your Summer?

Mombo1 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:33:29 GMT

@NEvans2 wrote:
My sister and I were just talking about the weather this afternoon. We both live in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh. It's still hot and humid here. The next week is still going to be in the low to mid 80' s. We are more than ready to be in the high 60's or low 70's. Although I have to say that's been our pattern here the last couple years. We don't have much Fall weather. It's hot then it's cold. I'm really hoping for a couple weeks of Autumn.🍁

@NEvans2 My brother lives in the Pittsburgh area too...near Delmont. I originally lived in Monroeville. We "check in " every weekend and always compare the weather..I am currently in NE Pa. We love the fall season and hope it comes soon. This past summer was just too hot and humid for both of us. Hopefully the weather will turn cool soon so we can bring out our Steeler sweatshirts. 🤗

Re: How Was Your Summer?

SloopJohnB — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:59:21 GMT

@BunSnoop My summer has been hot, hotter and hottest yet. Can't wait for November 30th to come. That marks the official end of hurricane season. Even after 61 years, the summers keep getting hotter and the hurricanes keep getting numerous and stronger.

Re: How Was Your Summer?

chrystaltree — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:12:56 GMT

We had a hot summer with more 90 plus days than ever before. We didn't get much rain until the second half of August. I'm not complaining. Were having a normal September with Temps in the mid to high 70s but Today is 60ish. They are predicting 80s next week which will be nice. I'll take all the warm weather I can get for as long as se get it. I'm not s fan of winter anymore.

Re: How Was Your Summer?

NEvans2 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:40:35 GMT

@Mombo1 It's a small world! I worked at Monroeville Mall for 10 years and my late father lived in Delmont for five years.❤️

Re: How Was Your Summer?

Meowingkitty — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:54:27 GMT

Arizona here. Not nearly as bad as last year. Last year was miserable. This year we had a decent amount of rain and a relatively cool August. It's starting to cool down to under 100 during the day and 70's at night.

Re: How Was Your Summer?

Mombo1 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:57:08 GMT

@NEvans2 wrote:
@Mombo1 It's a small world! I worked at Monroeville Mall for 10 years and my late father lived in Delmont for five years.❤️

@NEvans2 It sure is a small world. I can't begin to tell you how many times I went to the Monroeville Mall. I graduated from Gateway, so that was where everyone hung out. Fast forward...When my daughter was little...I would take her there to ride the train. I think Kaufmann's was at that end of the mall. ?
My parents also lived in Delmont for about 5 years before they moved to Florida.
I really miss the Pittsburgh area. Every time I visit my brother, I feel homesick.
As soon as my granddaughters are old enough, I want to take them to Carnegie Museum.... Too little right now...but soon. 🥰

Re: How Was Your Summer?

ECBG — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:02:04 GMT

The NC mountains were wonderful!

Warm sun, birds flying, and wild flowers. Sourwood honey on hot buttered toast and a cup of hot tea looking at the mountains with the clouds rising.

Grilling out and enjoying the trees and surrounding mountains!

Re: How Was Your Summer?

insomniac2 — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:18:01 GMT

I had a wonderful summer. I read for hours each day, and binge-watched TV (especially "Dateline"). I also taught a class on four Somerset Maugham novels; am now getting ready to do a few sessions on Thomas Wolfe's The Web and the Rock (the 3rd book of his 4-book saga).

Was going to visit my younger son's family in Virginia, but too many unvaccinated people have scared me off.

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RedTop — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 01:09:08 GMT

My WV summer was perfect! Warm, sunny, just never long enough. Couldn't find a single thing to complain about my summer if I tried.

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ID2 — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:22:18 GMT

Here in upper MI we live for the summer months!! Our weather was fantastic but my dh had several emergency room visiits and we ended up just convalescing, NOT the summer we planned. Barely even went boating (our very favorite thing to do!). Thank goodness he is back to being better than normal but it is Fall already. Maybe next year....

Re: How Was Your Summer?

haddon9 — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:07:38 GMT

@insomniac2 wrote:
I had a wonderful summer. I read for hours each day, and binge-watched TV (especially "Dateline"). I also taught a class on four Somerset Maugham novels; am now getting ready to do a few sessions on Thomas Wolfe's The Web and the Rock (the 3rd book of his 4-book saga).

Was going to visit my younger son's family in Virginia, but too many unvaccinated people have scared me off.

Since they are unvaccinated I hope they aren't sick!

I would be less concerned with their vaccination status and more if they were showing signs of illness and making sure my own immune system was the best that it can be.

Vaccinated people can spread & get the virus too.

Re: How Was Your Summer?

Patriot3 — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:29:38 GMT

Actually I can't complain about summer. Don't like the humidity, but otherwise A/C is wonderful!

However, my perfect weather is 80 during the day and 60 at night with rain as needed only at night. What planet do I live on????

I am looking forward to cooler days, though. Love Fall, but hate what's coming behind it. Love snow for Christmas.........that's all!!!

Re: How Was Your Summer?

ECBG — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:09:44 GMT

Great! Out of masks for a very short time and not enough really kickin' tomatoes!