what is summertime to you??

United States
April 23, 2009 11:48am CST
I know it isnt "officially" summertime yet on the calendar, and I can not wait for it to be summertime, that is my favorite season, and this year I will have fun with my soon to be 6 yr old son and my 18 month old daughter.... we have lots of plans for the beach... for picnics.... and of course enjoying our back yard after this long and horrible winter..... Summertime reminds me of no school... hot days.... beach time with my friends, and hanging out with my boyfriend (husband now).... hot dogs on the bbq.... watermelon... and sun burns what is summertime to you?
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@anniefannie (1737)
• United States
24 Apr 09
I think of Summer as hot hot hot. Trying to keep my Yard mowed.That is what I think of Summer now. In my younger days I went to the lake, crusing around and getting to puts shorts on and getting rid of all the sweaters and coats.
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• United States
27 Apr 09
I guess I dont think of the yard being mowed since hubby does that, but I do think of the weeding, planting and maintaining that part of the yard...LOL oh I hope it doesnt dry up for ya... I love rainy nights....and during the summer it is the best!! thanks for responding.
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@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
25 Apr 09
That's about what I think of when I think of summer, too! Hot, hot, hot! It gets very hot here in alabama. We've had a lot of rain and storms here lately. About July, we'll be having a drought and we'll be wishing for some rain. We used to spend time at the lake in the summer when I was a child, going swimming, boat riding, fishing, etc. Kathy.
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• United States
26 Apr 09
We have had a lot of rain here to the storms haven't been to bad but yes the rain will stop and every thing drys up. It was bad last summer here in Tn Have agood night
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@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
25 Apr 09
Summertime to me is swimming, vacations, riding horseback (I don't ride in 90 degree weather though), watermelon, cantaloupe, picnics, hearing the sound of a lawn mower, walking outside, lemonade, drinking lots of water. I mentioned vacations. However, I don't do that much traveling any more. I can't afford it. This was one of the things I always looked forward to as a child, though. As a child, I also looked forward to wearing shorts in the summer. It seems like about the only time we(my family and I) drank iced tea was in the summer. Now, I drink it just about anytime I want to, lol. Kathy.
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• United States
27 Apr 09
oh that is so funny, yes I only drink ice tea during the summer!! oh it sounds so nice just reading that and I would love to go horseback riding!! thanks for responding.
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@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
27 Apr 09
I'm glad you liked my post. I really do like your picture. It's very pretty! do you live in the midwest or out west? That's what it reminds me of. I live in Alabama but I love the western part of the united states. I've been out that way at least five times in my life. It also reminds me of "Little House On The Prairie". It looks like the flowers they show when the program first comes on. Happy mylotting! Kathy.
@stvasile (7306)
• Romania
25 Apr 09
Most of all, summer means to me the time of year when I finally get things done... During college days there is absolutely no time. During the summer I usually head for field activities, by that meaning fossil searching and excavating. Summer also means some peaceful time with my family and with my garden. Considering the last few seasons have had really hot summers, Watering my vegetables took me some time. This year my folks bought a water pump so I don't have to to it all manually any more.
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• United States
27 Apr 09
oh that sounds so great!!! good luck with your gardening, I cant wait to start ours this year and enjoy the time with your family!! thanks for responding.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
24 Apr 09
Summer vacation used to be fun when I was a kid but no more. Now, the climate here has changed to unbearable. With so much heat and sweat here, its difficult to travel or go outdoor. The past two days have been terrible with heat was killing many. Still, the kids await this. They get a chance to do their mind and i wish you luck with your vacation. I guess, you are having a nice bright summer after wintry bouts. Have a blast.
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• United States
27 Apr 09
we had a very cold winter, the coldest/snowiest in 25 yrs around here so we are really looking forward to the summer this year... plus our daughter is 15 months now and she loves being outside...last year as a baby she hated it. thanks for the response.
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• China
25 Apr 09
I like summer instead of loving it. In summer, the sun usually shine brightly and the weather is good. But sometimes it's so hot that i just want to stay in house with air conditioner turned on. if i feel cold, i can put on more clothes. But if the temperature is hot enough,what can you do? But there are no perfect things in the world. I just have to bear it.
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• United States
27 Apr 09
I understand what you are saying, some have a harder time dealing with the heat... but we will play in the sprinkler...or the kiddie pool... we dont have a/c just a window unit, but that is perfect for helping us sleep. I hope you get to enjoy it a little bit!! thanks for responding.
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@Jennlk84 (4206)
• United States
23 Apr 09
Summer time means a lot to me. Especially this summer! To start off, summer is my favorite season. I love the hot summer days. I love going out for drives. I love going to baseball games. I love going on a summer vacation to the beach. I love eating ice cream on those hot days. I also love going to festivals and fairs. I love the thunderstorms. I love everything about summer! This summer is particularly special to me because I am getting married. I will be getting married this June and then going on my honeymoon. June will be a very special month for me and therefore it'll also be a very special summer for me! I can't wait. I LOVE SUMMER! Especially summer 09.
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• United States
23 Apr 09
OH MY GOSH....Congratulations on the wedding!!! A summer wedding will be so wonderful!!! Hubby and I just celebrated our 13 yrs and we got married in March, so we could go away for spring break on our anniversary every year... that didnt always work out.. LOL but have fun and enjoy it!!! thanks for the response.
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@Jennlk84 (4206)
• United States
5 May 09
Thanks for the BR! and the response :-)
@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
23 Apr 09
For me, summer starts on or around May 1st. Of course, in the UK, weather is still very variable and we can still have a frost well into May (I remember snow on June 1st one year ... but that was on the Monday and by Saturday we had glorious shirtsleeve weather! Blossom time (which seems to me to continue from spring into the beginning of summer) is in full swing here. I suppose that I feel that summer has begun when the plum, pear, cherry and apple trees bloom and the meadows are full of dandelions and buttercups but I don't believe there is any one day when one can say 'yesterday was spring; today is summer' ... spring lingers on (and so, sometimes, does winter, just when we were expecting summer!)
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• United States
27 Apr 09
Yes, and it is sad when winter lingers because by then we are so ready for summer!! LOL thanks for the response!!
@xParanoiax (6987)
• United States
24 Apr 09
Summer is 75 and above temperature, it's sweat, and the outdoors, and growing things. It's sleeping under the stars. It's when ice cream brings relief instead of just simple enjoyment. It's the season I was born in. It's flea markets and work, it's... Summer is alot of things to me. Strangely enough, spring wants to jump right into summerish, around here, which almost makes me sad, because I really like the spring and this spring has struggled to be the spring at all this year around these parts-- though since this is more than's happened for the last two years, I shant complain. ^_^'
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• United States
27 Apr 09
yes it is alot of things, but all things good!! we are warming up nicely here and we are loving it since it has been so cold for so long!! thanks for responding.
• United States
23 Apr 09
Summer time for me is happiness. joy, fun and family. I think back to when I was a kid how I was so care free and only thought about what fun I was going to have next. as an adult summers is for me and my husband to take a trip. go on a nice vacation and just enjoy each other. I love the heat and sunshine its the best time of year :o)
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• United States
27 Apr 09
Yes, it is the best time of the year!! I agree!! thanks for the response!!
• Philippines
24 Apr 09
I have actually started my sumemr pretty early. I have been to beaches, resorts, and other places mostly with my family. We decided to have an early summer outings for my husband was scheduled to leave for a two-month training.
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• United States
27 Apr 09
oh isnt it great to be able to start the summer early!!! I cant wait until summer vacation for my son... we have about 7 more weeks until school is over here and then we can really enjoy the summer. thanks for the response.
• China
24 Apr 09
Wish you have a good time with your son, I will move to another city on summertime, I feel a little anxious about that, hope everything goes well.
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• United States
27 Apr 09
good luck with the move, I hope it all goes well for you!!! thanks for responding.
@jcbelle (152)
• Philippines
24 Apr 09
Summertime for me is the time for unwinding. I usually go travel with my family or being alone. Bohol is the usual place we visit for vacation. It is also the time to spend quality time to your loved ones. Through all the hectic schedules in work, your free time should be spend to your family.
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• United States
27 Apr 09
yes, summertime is definitely family time... picnics, bbq's, and just hanging out in the back yard if you have no where to go!! thanks for the response.
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@meandmy3 (2227)
• United States
23 Apr 09
Ice cold lemon aid, lazy days at the creek or pool, the beach, swimming, kids playing outside, bubbles, and sand.
• United States
27 Apr 09
ok that totally sounds like summer and fun!!! thanks for the response.
• Philippines
24 Apr 09
Summertime is a hot and sweating time for me. :) It will remind me of beaches and trips with friends and family. This is also one of my favorite season, but I dont like the heat.
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• United States
27 Apr 09
I can understand that some dont care for the heat, but I seem to handle it well...especially when I was a kid and in my early 20s.... I never seem to notice it... I am still good with it but then we have a window air unit for nights when it get so hot so its perfect to sleep.... thanks for responding.
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@landi927 (657)
• China
23 Apr 09
It's summer now in my place! The temprature is high everyday and the sun is shining brightly since the early morning.For me, summer is a very energitic season.I can go to the beach with my friends or my bf.Or we can have a bbq party with my lovely classmates in the outdoor,singing songs we love,playing "true or dare",talking everything we like.
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• United States
23 Apr 09
that sounds like so much fun!! We are just in spring here in the Midwest of US, and it gets cold days like 30 degrees and then we get a warm up to about 60 degrees like today... just a hint of what summer will be like thanks for the response.
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@aidenw (632)
• United States
23 Apr 09
to me summertime equals fun. i love it when i wake up in the morning and the temperature is already in the 70's. when i was in college i often took summer classes but even that was fun. i didn't have to go in like until 10am or so and be done by lunch time, and didn't have to study that much. oh and best of all, i wouldn't have to wear shoes (yeah, i hate shoes!). when summer school was over we still had a few weeks left before fall semester started so i would go on vacation with friends and have a swell time. it's already warm where i am now so i'm already enjoying summer!
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• United States
27 Apr 09
thats so cool!! It sounds really nice, and we are starting to warm up too which is so great since we have been so cold for so long!! yep, bbq time!!! thanks for the response.
@pmcepe (194)
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
In a tropical country I live in, summer equals school vacation, and time for fiestas and homecoming of townspeople who have been living in different parts of the country, and the world. It's a time also for family reunions (to take advantage of the presence of relatives who could go home only on those days)....Outings to the beaches, or the farms. Lots of flowers blooming and fruits in season... I had been wondering if summer in temperate countries could be as hot(and humid) as ours?
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• United States
27 Apr 09
oh I think it could get very humid here in the states during our summers, especially down in the southern states...we will get very humid here too in the Midwest, hot and humid. but summer vacation is always something to look forward to, especially when you get with family and friends and just enjoy each other!! thanks for responding.
• Lithuania
23 Apr 09
its a vacation for me and its possibility for me to get browner skin (lol) and its a time when i cant sleep at nights its so hot
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• United States
23 Apr 09
I wasnt even thinking of the hotter nights...I am just so happy to be closer to summer and away from the cold winter we just had!!! thanks for the response.
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