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By *asual777 OP Man
over a year ago
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I have to say I am pleased autumn is here
It means not having to iron shirts anymore as wearing jumpers is ok
It means wearing scarves
Wearing jackets, maybe even gloves later
But not putting up with the freezing winter temperatures
But ultimately there is an expectation in summer to be jolly all the time , whereas autumn , not so much
I have so many songs I love listening to in autumn . It’s the classy season
What’s your favourite season and why ? |
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It's my favourite season by far, not too cold but chilly enough to light the stove in the evenings which I absolutely love. I've noticed while cycling that many leaves have already fallen from the trees, when I was a small child I loved to kick the fallen leaves knowing it must be getting close to my birthday which falls on Halloween. Warm jumpers, darker evenings and lighting candles, love to see the seasons changing |
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I love the song "Seasons in the sun" and as I'm always! cold, my preferred season is summer.
In saying that, we don't really get a proper summer in Ireland. In fact, the seasons just wash and fade into each other in the mist of rain. I just always feel the cold and the damp right through to my bones.
I love Ireland but I miss having proper continental heatwaves in summer, the vivid colours of the leaves during fall as you'd see during the "Indian summer" in Canada, snowfall in winter so you can build that snowman  . I love seeing the buds blossoming in springtime.
But definitely summer is my favourite season. |
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I liked season 3 the best.
The characters were developed fully at that stage but hadn't become the caricatures of themselves yet.
The writing was still strong and the story believable |
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By *asual777 OP Man
over a year ago
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"I love the song "Seasons in the sun" and as I'm always! cold, my preferred season is summer.
In saying that, we don't really get a proper summer in Ireland. In fact, the seasons just wash and fade into each other in the mist of rain. I just always feel the cold and the damp right through to my bones.
I love Ireland but I miss having proper continental heatwaves in summer, the vivid colours of the leaves during fall as you'd see during the "Indian summer" in Canada, snowfall in winter so you can build that snowman . I love seeing the buds blossoming in springtime.
But definitely summer is my favourite season."
We had a proper Summer this year tbf. Global warming might mean this becomes a more regular occurrence before you know , the biblical floods and running out of food and the cannibalism |
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Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites. |
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites."
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one "
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement  |
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By *asual777 OP Man
over a year ago
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"Can't believe you don't iron your shirts just because you put a jumper on over it
So much for "professional"  "
You do know it’s no longer in my strap line . It’s now only in the bio. Such a tough crowd lol |
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By *asual777 OP Man
over a year ago
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement "
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ? |
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement "
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"I love the song "Seasons in the sun" and as I'm always! cold, my preferred season is summer.
In saying that, we don't really get a proper summer in Ireland. In fact, the seasons just wash and fade into each other in the mist of rain. I just always feel the cold and the damp right through to my bones.
I love Ireland but I miss having proper continental heatwaves in summer, the vivid colours of the leaves during fall as you'd see during the "Indian summer" in Canada, snowfall in winter so you can build that snowman . I love seeing the buds blossoming in springtime.
But definitely summer is my favourite season.
We had a proper Summer this year tbf. Global warming might mean this becomes a more regular occurrence before you know , the biblical floods and running out of food and the cannibalism "
I'll take the floods at the top of my mountain where I've stockpiled my food (better start panic buying now  ) and I'll just have to see who I'll bring with me to the top of that mountain to eat 
Bring on climate change  |
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By *asual777 OP Man
over a year ago
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"I love the song "Seasons in the sun" and as I'm always! cold, my preferred season is summer.
In saying that, we don't really get a proper summer in Ireland. In fact, the seasons just wash and fade into each other in the mist of rain. I just always feel the cold and the damp right through to my bones.
I love Ireland but I miss having proper continental heatwaves in summer, the vivid colours of the leaves during fall as you'd see during the "Indian summer" in Canada, snowfall in winter so you can build that snowman . I love seeing the buds blossoming in springtime.
But definitely summer is my favourite season.
We had a proper Summer this year tbf. Global warming might mean this becomes a more regular occurrence before you know , the biblical floods and running out of food and the cannibalism
I'll take the floods at the top of my mountain where I've stockpiled my food (better start panic buying now ) and I'll just have to see who I'll bring with me to the top of that mountain to eat
Bring on climate change "
It ll bring a whole new meaning to eating someone out |
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ? "
Its a social problem, external demands remain the same, or increase even in Autumn, while internally our systems have decreasing resources. My instinct is to semi-hibernate but you cant get to work and school then!!
That conflict causes a stress that is more than melancholy tbf. |
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one "
Grapefruit essential oil is great for SAD. Into your diffuser or 2 drops on a tissue on the radiator (or under your pillow at night, or on the dash of your car, or 6 drops dissolved in a teaspoon of full fat milk to your bath water). Just never neat on the skin. Even add a drop of lemon or tea tree oil to boost your immune system
The darker months are tough... |
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ?
Its a social problem, external demands remain the same, or increase even in Autumn, while internally our systems have decreasing resources. My instinct is to semi-hibernate but you cant get to work and school then!!
That conflict causes a stress that is more than melancholy tbf."
Absolutely agree, also, as an introvert, I never have an issue with not finding the time to socially withdraw in summer, it's essential to my wellbeing. The perpetual gloom of the Irish winter I can do without. |
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"I love the song "Seasons in the sun" and as I'm always! cold, my preferred season is summer.
In saying that, we don't really get a proper summer in Ireland. In fact, the seasons just wash and fade into each other in the mist of rain. I just always feel the cold and the damp right through to my bones.
I love Ireland but I miss having proper continental heatwaves in summer, the vivid colours of the leaves during fall as you'd see during the "Indian summer" in Canada, snowfall in winter so you can build that snowman . I love seeing the buds blossoming in springtime.
But definitely summer is my favourite season.
We had a proper Summer this year tbf. Global warming might mean this becomes a more regular occurrence before you know , the biblical floods and running out of food and the cannibalism
I'll take the floods at the top of my mountain where I've stockpiled my food (better start panic buying now ) and I'll just have to see who I'll bring with me to the top of that mountain to eat
Bring on climate change
It ll bring a whole new meaning to eating someone out "
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By *asual777 OP Man
over a year ago
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Grapefruit essential oil is great for SAD. Into your diffuser or 2 drops on a tissue on the radiator (or under your pillow at night, or on the dash of your car, or 6 drops dissolved in a teaspoon of full fat milk to your bath water). Just never neat on the skin. Even add a drop of lemon or tea tree oil to boost your immune system
The darker months are tough..."
What about those light boxes you get in Argos |
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ?
Its a social problem, external demands remain the same, or increase even in Autumn, while internally our systems have decreasing resources. My instinct is to semi-hibernate but you cant get to work and school then!!
That conflict causes a stress that is more than melancholy tbf.
Absolutely agree, also, as an introvert, I never have an issue with not finding the time to socially withdraw in summer, it's essential to my wellbeing. The perpetual gloom of the Irish winter I can do without."
This year I'm trying to have a positive attitude towards the Irish winter, I'll let you know if this recipe works.  .... once I get beyond Chr*****s I'm grand. |
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ?
Its a social problem, external demands remain the same, or increase even in Autumn, while internally our systems have decreasing resources. My instinct is to semi-hibernate but you cant get to work and school then!!
That conflict causes a stress that is more than melancholy tbf.
Absolutely agree, also, as an introvert, I never have an issue with not finding the time to socially withdraw in summer, it's essential to my wellbeing. The perpetual gloom of the Irish winter I can do without.
This year I'm trying to have a positive attitude towards the Irish winter, I'll let you know if this recipe works. .... once I get beyond Chr*****s I'm grand. "
It's trips abroad that keep me going, October and November booked so far, now to arrange January |
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Grapefruit essential oil is great for SAD. Into your diffuser or 2 drops on a tissue on the radiator (or under your pillow at night, or on the dash of your car, or 6 drops dissolved in a teaspoon of full fat milk to your bath water). Just never neat on the skin. Even add a drop of lemon or tea tree oil to boost your immune system
The darker months are tough...
What about those light boxes you get in Argos "
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ?
Its a social problem, external demands remain the same, or increase even in Autumn, while internally our systems have decreasing resources. My instinct is to semi-hibernate but you cant get to work and school then!!
That conflict causes a stress that is more than melancholy tbf.
Absolutely agree, also, as an introvert, I never have an issue with not finding the time to socially withdraw in summer, it's essential to my wellbeing. The perpetual gloom of the Irish winter I can do without.
This year I'm trying to have a positive attitude towards the Irish winter, I'll let you know if this recipe works. .... once I get beyond Chr*****s I'm grand. "
She said it....she said it...
Can we start talking about Christmas now?
It's only 96 sleeps |
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ?
Its a social problem, external demands remain the same, or increase even in Autumn, while internally our systems have decreasing resources. My instinct is to semi-hibernate but you cant get to work and school then!!
That conflict causes a stress that is more than melancholy tbf.
Absolutely agree, also, as an introvert, I never have an issue with not finding the time to socially withdraw in summer, it's essential to my wellbeing. The perpetual gloom of the Irish winter I can do without.
This year I'm trying to have a positive attitude towards the Irish winter, I'll let you know if this recipe works. .... once I get beyond Chr*****s I'm grand.
She said it....she said it...
Can we start talking about Christmas now?
It's only 96 sleeps"
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over a year ago
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ?
Its a social problem, external demands remain the same, or increase even in Autumn, while internally our systems have decreasing resources. My instinct is to semi-hibernate but you cant get to work and school then!!
That conflict causes a stress that is more than melancholy tbf.
Absolutely agree, also, as an introvert, I never have an issue with not finding the time to socially withdraw in summer, it's essential to my wellbeing. The perpetual gloom of the Irish winter I can do without.
This year I'm trying to have a positive attitude towards the Irish winter, I'll let you know if this recipe works. .... once I get beyond Chr*****s I'm grand.
She said it....she said it...
Can we start talking about Christmas now?
It's only 96 sleeps"
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ?
Its a social problem, external demands remain the same, or increase even in Autumn, while internally our systems have decreasing resources. My instinct is to semi-hibernate but you cant get to work and school then!!
That conflict causes a stress that is more than melancholy tbf.
Absolutely agree, also, as an introvert, I never have an issue with not finding the time to socially withdraw in summer, it's essential to my wellbeing. The perpetual gloom of the Irish winter I can do without.
This year I'm trying to have a positive attitude towards the Irish winter, I'll let you know if this recipe works. .... once I get beyond Chr*****s I'm grand.
She said it....she said it...
Can we start talking about Christmas now?
It's only 96 sleeps"
I've (still) got my Christmas tablecloth on the kitchen table
With my handpainted "Happy Easter" pebble...
I'll be placing my Halloween decorations on it soon... actually the table is decorated by Halloween every day (they're called "children") |
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By *asual777 OP Man
over a year ago
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ?
Its a social problem, external demands remain the same, or increase even in Autumn, while internally our systems have decreasing resources. My instinct is to semi-hibernate but you cant get to work and school then!!
That conflict causes a stress that is more than melancholy tbf.
Absolutely agree, also, as an introvert, I never have an issue with not finding the time to socially withdraw in summer, it's essential to my wellbeing. The perpetual gloom of the Irish winter I can do without.
This year I'm trying to have a positive attitude towards the Irish winter, I'll let you know if this recipe works. .... once I get beyond Chr*****s I'm grand.
She said it....she said it...
Can we start talking about Christmas now?
It's only 96 sleeps
I've (still) got my Christmas tablecloth on the kitchen table
With my handpainted "Happy Easter" pebble...
I'll be placing my Halloween decorations on it soon... actually the table is decorated by Halloween every day (they're called "children") "
Got the floors re varnished and house re painted
Scratched within days
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Every season has its advantages and disadvantages. While i hate being cold it also means curling up by the fire under a big blanket watching a movie. Kicking through the leaves with the kids, lovely brisk strolls on cold mornings all wrapped up. Plus we have Samhain and yule to look forward to. So that means a lot of food and feasting |
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ?
Its a social problem, external demands remain the same, or increase even in Autumn, while internally our systems have decreasing resources. My instinct is to semi-hibernate but you cant get to work and school then!!
That conflict causes a stress that is more than melancholy tbf.
Absolutely agree, also, as an introvert, I never have an issue with not finding the time to socially withdraw in summer, it's essential to my wellbeing. The perpetual gloom of the Irish winter I can do without.
This year I'm trying to have a positive attitude towards the Irish winter, I'll let you know if this recipe works. .... once I get beyond Chr*****s I'm grand.
She said it....she said it...
Can we start talking about Christmas now?
It's only 96 sleeps
I've (still) got my Christmas tablecloth on the kitchen table
With my handpainted "Happy Easter" pebble...
I'll be placing my Halloween decorations on it soon... actually the table is decorated by Halloween every day (they're called "children")
Got the floors re varnished and house re painted
Scratched within days
Anyone wanting to adopt ? "
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By *asual777 OP Man
over a year ago
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"Autumn was my favourite as a child and young adult, for all the reasons others have listed above, now however it signals the arrival of SAD, the rapid incursion of the shorter days in early September triggering the first bout, to be followed by unshakeable melancholy until a further dip in January. The arrival of Spring provides respite, the renewed optimism that comes with that season and the longer brighter days of summer mean they are now my favourites.
Im with you on this one
Looking forward to winter months in a sunnier place in retirement
I talk about this on a daily basis . Do love working but retirement brings so many options .
As for SAD , yes agree , but I think somethings are just what they are . Melancholy’s occasional presence means I get to socially withdraw a little , listen to certain songs, find my tribe who experience it too , read more papers and books, that sort of thing . As long as it doesn’t overwhelm I kinda embrace it . Perpetually happy people bore me tbh . Where is the bloody reflection ?
Its a social problem, external demands remain the same, or increase even in Autumn, while internally our systems have decreasing resources. My instinct is to semi-hibernate but you cant get to work and school then!!
That conflict causes a stress that is more than melancholy tbf.
Absolutely agree, also, as an introvert, I never have an issue with not finding the time to socially withdraw in summer, it's essential to my wellbeing. The perpetual gloom of the Irish winter I can do without.
This year I'm trying to have a positive attitude towards the Irish winter, I'll let you know if this recipe works. .... once I get beyond Chr*****s I'm grand.
She said it....she said it...
Can we start talking about Christmas now?
It's only 96 sleeps
I've (still) got my Christmas tablecloth on the kitchen table
With my handpainted "Happy Easter" pebble...
I'll be placing my Halloween decorations on it soon... actually the table is decorated by Halloween every day (they're called "children")
Got the floors re varnished and house re painted
Scratched within days
Anyone wanting to adopt ?
If you can't do the time, don't do the crime!"
Very true . And despite it being shit the quote in eat pray love about having kids being the equivalent of a face tattoo is so true
A really gorgeous face tattoo |
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I actually enjoy each change that a new season brings. I'm lucky that the dark nights don't bother me as I love when the fire is ablaze and its so cosy. Autumn colours are really beautiful and I took some gorgeous photos this weekend of my home and surrounding area. |
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I do actually love late autumn and winter. Love cold dark evenings and frosty mornings.
Halloween and Christmas and massive cups of tea with the curtains drawn and a good book with the rain pelting down outside |
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"I do actually love late autumn and winter. Love cold dark evenings and frosty mornings.
Halloween and Christmas and massive cups of tea with the curtains drawn and a good book with the rain pelting down outside"
You paint a great picture. |
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Definitely the Summer for me . I Love the 3 or 4 days we get when the temperature is warm enough for the nudist beach BUT come to think it of the rest of the mildly warm days of summer is spent cutting frigging grass
So scrap that I’m going with Cosy winter days tucked in bed with no outdoor chores |
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Spring is mine.
When the days start lengthening, the birds are all courting loudly, the trees start to burst into that incredible bright green and the air is fresh.  |
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Absolutely hate Winter, it's dark ,dreary ,damp , depressing,cold, miserable,and a total fucker to work in it , ya ya , l get all the " beautiful open fire on a cold winter's night " craic ..but try going up working on roofs with the whole place covered in or slippery with frost or ice , sorry but gimme the SUMMER any day , shorts , sleeveless t shirts...ladies wearing short Summer dresses & Skirts , the sunshine bringing a real feel good factor to everyone...no contest ..SUMMER all the way . |
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By *oserMan
over a year ago
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I don't mind the changes in weather per say its just the shortage of daylight, I'm at my best outdoors early morning runs or swims then in the evenings doing whatever it is that needs doing.
But leaving and returning home in the dark is a real challenge for me.
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By *asual777 OP Man
over a year ago
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I do all the operation transformation folk out for walks in the dark when I drive to football and they clearly believe in ‘there is no such thing as bad weather , just inadequate clothing ‘ |
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By *ulu76Couple
over a year ago
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I agree with Inquisitive Lady. It is the variety that each new season brings. I love seeing each one coming. Something new to look forward to that wasn’t a feature of the previous 3 months.
I could live without the enormous spiders coming into the house this time of year is all. |
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"I agree with Inquisitive Lady. It is the variety that each new season brings. I love seeing each one coming. Something new to look forward to that wasn’t a feature of the previous 3 months.
I could live without the enormous spiders coming into the house this time of year is all. "
One whack of a shoe sorts them out LuLu |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"I agree with Inquisitive Lady. It is the variety that each new season brings. I love seeing each one coming. Something new to look forward to that wasn’t a feature of the previous 3 months.
I could live without the enormous spiders coming into the house this time of year is all. "
They're coming in to mate...god love them ...just looking for some loving |
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"I actually enjoy each change that a new season brings. I'm lucky that the dark nights don't bother me as I love when the fire is ablaze and its so cosy. Autumn colours are really beautiful and I took some gorgeous photos this weekend of my home and surrounding area. "
I agree with this too… and as long as the sun shows from time to time I’m happy….
That said if we could have a bit more warmth in summer and snow in winter… the 4 seasons in Ireland would be just perfect! |
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"I actually enjoy each change that a new season brings. I'm lucky that the dark nights don't bother me as I love when the fire is ablaze and its so cosy. Autumn colours are really beautiful and I took some gorgeous photos this weekend of my home and surrounding area.
I agree with this too… and as long as the sun shows from time to time I’m happy….
That said if we could have a bit more warmth in summer and snow in winter… the 4 seasons in Ireland would be just perfect! "
It really would be . |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"Can't believe you don't iron your shirts just because you put a jumper on over it
So much for "professional"
I wish people stopped laughing at this comment . I hate bloody ironing !"
Sure you just posted it again...I love ironing....there I said it |
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By *asual777 OP Man
over a year ago
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"Can't believe you don't iron your shirts just because you put a jumper on over it
So much for "professional"
I wish people stopped laughing at this comment . I hate bloody ironing !
Sure you just posted it again...I love ironing....there I said it "
Actually it has its moments. Like if football is on . Or if I want to look good for something with ironed clothes . Or mindful ironing . Or extreme ironing .
But standard ironing for a standard day . I d be happier having my eye taken out with a spoon
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By *asual777 OP Man
over a year ago
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Ok autumn 5
Summer 3
Spring 2
Winter 5
People seem to like the lighting of fires, the change of colours and the clothing of the colder months
Or the hope , increasing daylight or warmth of the hotter seasons |
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"Ok autumn 5
Summer 3
Spring 2
Winter 5
People seem to like the lighting of fires, the change of colours and the clothing of the colder months
Or the hope , increasing daylight or warmth of the hotter seasons "
Or you forgot… all of the above |
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"Has anyone ever driven through New England when the tree's are changing in the Autumn....
Would love to see that… or in Canada…"
Fall colours as they are in Canada…. Ontario and Toronto, trees everywhere with the flood of colours… it is spectacular.
Fall wins (I’m sticking with the Canadian here) as golf in the fall is the best. I base most of my major life decisions around golf…. Moved to Ireland 20+ years ago, clubs and a single suitcase.
Anyhow, my digression over. Seasonality is something I miss, and I’d add another tally to your European season of Autumn…. More appropriately marketed as Fall. |
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