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Is anyone else tired of winter and looking forward to spring?

KittyLoverBobb — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 03:55:38 GMT

I sure am. I'm tired of being cooped up (also due to covid), I'm tired of the messy, bedraggled yards and gardens, I'm tired of melty, sloppy snow and the COLD.

I'm SO looking forward to a run of a few nice days so I can run out into my yard and plant my yellow pink bulbs. I have the world's nicest neigbors and when I mentioned I like tulips she's given me a bunch every winter. I was so touched when she said she thinks of us as grandparents since her family is in India.

I can't get over to see my son and his family--they live on a very steep hill and even with 4-wheel drive it's hard for us to get together so our Christmas visit had to be on skype--at least we were able to see and talk to them and enjoy our granddaughter opening her presents from us.

Oh well, when it's 90 degres next summer and we're running the A/C 24 hours a day, we'll look back wistfully and wish for 65 degree days and 25 degree nights

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reviewer from sc — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:28:08 GMT

I was just thinking today that I wished for warmer weather. It's so cold. Although we haven't had any snow yet, we are forcasted to have snow and ice this weekend for our area in SC. Back in December we had highs in the 60s and 70s. I miss that. That was nice weather. Well, it is winter, but I still look forward to spring.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:36:47 GMT

I'm in Colorado and we haven't even had any kind of winter to speak of. Just a smidgen of snow and the rest of the time it has been so warm that it's almost a joke. So NO, I'm not ready for spring ...not yet! I love snow. Gimme snow!

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Skyegirl21 — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:41:00 GMT

Yes, I am. But Seriously, It only started like 3 weeks ago! We've got a long way to go...

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:44:15 GMT

Our NE PA winter wasn't too bad until a few days ago when temps really fell w/a wind chill.

Starting tomorrow night we are under a wind chill advisory until Sat. afternoon. Could feel like minus 10. Then to add to it the old biddy, Mother Nature, is sending a snow storm for Monday.

It had to be Monday of course, DD has off and we were planning a day trip Mon.

I never minded freezing cold or blistering heat when in my younger days now, I am too old for extremes.

It will be nice to see my daffodils pop up though.

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Sooner — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:44:39 GMT

I have been tired of winter for decades. I have been REALLY tired of it since October 2020 when we had a gigantic ice storm.

I get tired of it every September when the days get shorter and I know it's on the horizon.

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teganslaw — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:45:59 GMT

We've had some cold temperatures here, but only a dusting of snow so far. The past few days have been near 40, so it hasn't been much of a winter. I can't be tired of something that hasn't happened. Maybe check back in a month or so.

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San Antonio Gal — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:57:37 GMT

I'm not tired of winter yet. I'm trying to live in the present. The seasons fly by way too fast for me.

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Biftu — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 01:22:13 GMT

Not at all! Love sitting by the fireplace reading or knitting in my cozy PJs, or settling down to a good movie and popcorn. Winter is a time to relax (other than that darn shoveling). Give me the clean fresh outdoor air and a crisp walk. Don't miss sweating in the humidity zapping my energy, the bugs and mosquitoes.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 01:25:14 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I'm in Colorado and we haven't even had any kind of winter to speak of. Just a smidgen of snow and the rest of the time it has been so warm that it's almost a joke. So NO, I'm not ready for spring ...not yet! I love snow. Gimme snow!

I'm with @SilleeMee . Except for a couple short periods, it has been 10° above average almost every day. We've had some of the terrific winds we normally have in Spring, which should be a storm harbinger, but nothing else happens. No sign of snow; I'm still waiting for winter and dreading summer.

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deeva — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 03:09:33 GMT

Not at all. Here in desert, this is the best time of the year.

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bmorechick — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 03:17:12 GMT

Yep over it. We have had about eh...10 days so far of cold weather (well in the 40's and a few 30's) and I'm ready for hazy, hot, humid and thick. My hubs and I sit out until late at night and we aren't happy unless we sweat when sitting only. Have already had snow and I hope I don't see it again for another few years. I don't like being in the house and winter forces me inside because I loathe anything below 75.

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Carmie — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 03:21:35 GMT

I get tired of winter before it even starts. I hate cold weather. If I lived somewhere where winters were not so cold, I would like them better.

I don't mind the heat.

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bikerbabe — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 03:29:40 GMT

Noooooooooo. I hate summer.

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RedTop — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 03:30:32 GMT

WV is just starting to see winter. We had over a foot of snow last week; came fast, left fast. It's been cold, but January is normally cold.

We are in the direct path of the storm that's sweeping from the Midwest to the Northeast, so things could get interesting around here on Sunday into Monday. As long as I can stay inside, I'm ready for whatever.

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katiemichelle — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:27:10 GMT

YES! And I'm in Arizona!!

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chiclet — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:44:14 GMT

I live in Florida so the only bearable enjoyable part of the year is winter. There is no spring here anymore just goes right to hot.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:52:01 GMT

I can't stand winter --- at all! Yeah, it looks pretty when you are inside looking out the window and you see a coating of nice, fresh white snow, but that's about it! I can't stand the cold and when the snow starts piling up, it's miserable! And the winter months just go on and on --- seemingingly endless! For those of us who are older and have a hard time digging out, it's really a challenge and a big worry! I don't do well in extreme weather - whether it's hot or cold -- but I usually don't complain too much about the warm weather months because it is so much easier to take! You can go in and out when you want -- no worries about the unsafe sidewalks or roads --- you don't have to dig yourself out --- you don't have to shovel rain or sunshine --- you can sit outside and enjoy the flowers and birds and scenery! Spring and summer --- I can't wait!!!!

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SoCal Bred — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:01:50 GMT

I live in the Los Angeles area, this winter we have had an unusual cold spell for 3-4 weeks straight, low 60's during the day and low 40's at night, we're not used to this kind of weather, we don't have the actual four seasons to speak of, you usually dress depending on how the weather is first thing when you wake up.

I prefer the cooler weather, not looking forward to the summer months at all.

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:54:35 GMT

I dislike winter. Currently I am in a warmer climate with a girl friend. It was nice to fly from the cold weather and to arrive in a warmer climate. It has not been overly hot, just nice where I am.

I have talked to my husband and it has not been really cold at home but 75 degrees is better than 30 degrees. My vacation is coming to an end, I am heading home in the morning.