SUMMER 2017 - MEMORABLE OR FORGETTABLE?

@Kandae11 (53596)
September 17, 2017 9:21am CST
For most of us, summer is over - kids are in school and it's back to our normal routine until the next big holiday season - Christmas. But how was your summer 2017 ? Was it good, bad or in between? I would say mine was in between - and how could I forget that most unwelcome visitor hurricane Irma ?. Even though our island was not impacted, every time I take a shower I think of the thousands of Irma's victims who will not be enjoying that luxury for some time. And as if that isn't bad enough - Maria - the latest tropical storm is set to take strike at some of those same islands again. So how was your summer - memorable or forgettable?
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• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Sep 17
Our summer was not good at all. =( We lost our home and because of that we couldn't do anything enjoyable with our kids. My husband had shingles for a few weeks too. I hate life sometimes but I know this too shall pass and things will get better.
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@RasmaSandra (72494)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Sep 17
Sorry you too had a bad summer. Let us both hope for better summers to come @LovingMyBabies virtual hugs to you.
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@Kandae11 (53596)
17 Sep 17
I understand, I read about the trials you faced, but I am convinced that next year will be much better for you and your family.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Sep 17
@Kandae11 Thank you, I pray your right.
@rebelann (110754)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Sep 17
Mine started out strange, I kept getting stung by strange insects we have never had here before. Otherwise it was just an in between kinda summer like most are. My prayers are with not just the victims of the storms but also with Mother Earth, she is in need of repair too.
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@rebelann (110754)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Sep 17
I think that humanity didn't notice early enough @Kandae11 just look at all the buildings and concrete that covers her beauty not to mention those stupid golf courses, football fields and stadiums. That's just my own opinion, ok?
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@Kandae11 (53596)
17 Sep 17
@rebelann You're okay with skyscrapers?
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@Kandae11 (53596)
17 Sep 17
i couldn't agree with you more. Mother earth has been receiving a lot of bombardment over the years - and it is beginning to show.
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@KrauseHome (36449)
• United States
18 Sep 17
Overall, mine was spent in recovery since having the Surgery the end of May. Still hard to believe we are in the middle of September already, and Fall is upon us. Overall, I wish Summer 2017 for me could have been better.
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@Kandae11 (53596)
18 Sep 17
Look forward to summer 2018.
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@KrauseHome (36449)
• United States
19 Sep 17
@Kandae11 When it gets here. Right now getting ready to start Fall 2017 and hoping for the Best.
@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
18 Sep 17
Well, memorable since we have a family reunion :)
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@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
18 Sep 17
@Kandae11 yes, we make sure we have it once a year, just to bond :)
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@Kandae11 (53596)
18 Sep 17
That's nice. Do you have it once a year?
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Mine went way too fast! A few fun moments, a lot of harried running around :-)
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
17 Sep 17
@Kandae11 That is so very true
@Kandae11 (53596)
17 Sep 17
Good moments go much to fast.
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
17 Sep 17
@Kandae11 That is so very true
@YrNemo (20272)
20 Sep 17
I was too busy weeding or sneezing, I can't really remember.
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@Kandae11 (53596)
20 Sep 17
Then it wasn't memorable.
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@YrNemo (20272)
20 Sep 17
@Kandae11 Not one bit. (If I try a bit harder, perhaps I would remember all the bad parts .)
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@snowy22315 (168368)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Not really a good one for me..but I did take one nice trip.
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@snowy22315 (168368)
• United States
18 Sep 17
@Kandae11 Well two...actually..but only one was a trip.
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@Kandae11 (53596)
18 Sep 17
One nice memory at least.
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• United States
17 Sep 17
My summer was mundane lets say with lots of papers to fill out. Boring lol Its okay Halloween will be next here.
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• United States
17 Sep 17
@Kandae11 Yes it will be even if I do not go anywhere..may get a few children to come to the door I hope
@Kandae11 (53596)
17 Sep 17
A boring summer. Well, I hope Halloween is lots of fun.
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@LadyDuck (454862)
• Switzerland
18 Sep 17
It was not the best summer I can remember, a few too hot days, but not a constant nice weather.
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@LadyDuck (454862)
• Switzerland
19 Sep 17
@Kandae11 I never saw a summer like this, we almost had no tomatoes.
@Kandae11 (53596)
18 Sep 17
Hope for a better one next year.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Sorry to say, but I had a wonderful summer.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
18 Sep 17
@Kandae11 (53596)
18 Sep 17
That is wonderful .
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@just4him (303324)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Sep 17
I'm glad to hear Lee isn't going to impact the islands. They do need a break. My summer was good. Unlike a lot of areas in the US we didn't get too hot here. It didn't reach 90 once, which in my book, makes that a good summer since I'm not good with heat. I finished a book. Still waiting for it to publish, and started another. So it was good.
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@just4him (303324)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Sep 17
@Kandae11 Yes, it was good. Now I'm reading another.
@Kandae11 (53596)
18 Sep 17
Too much heat can really put a damper on things. Glad that your weather was okay and that you finished a book - great.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
17 Sep 17
Mine was quiet, it was pretty hot this summer so hubby and I didn't do as much camping or fishing that we would have liked to. The older I get the less I can tolerate the heat.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Sep 17
@Kandae11 It sure does or it's my age I haven't decided which yet lol
@Kandae11 (53596)
17 Sep 17
I understand. Probably global warming is to blame but the heat seems to be more intense every year.
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@responsiveme (22932)
• India
19 Sep 17
Memorable...and am so grateful for it ...had a proper family vacation after a long long time.
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@Kandae11 (53596)
19 Sep 17
I am happy to hear that.
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@gauti2483 (587)
• India
17 Sep 17
I hate summer weather, It's not a memorable I decided to forget this memory
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@Kandae11 (53596)
17 Sep 17
The weather can be unbearably hot in some countries, but summer is fun time for many people.
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• India
17 Sep 17
@Kandae11 yes but in my country I don't like summer
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@pumpkinjam (8451)
• United Kingdom
17 Sep 17
Mine was mixed. I spent most of the time working and not spending a lot of time with my children so that wasn't good. However, the time I did spend with them was lovely. Our holiday was certainly memorable as we spent time with my step-daughters and granddaughters and went to my eldest step-daughter's wedding. So that was nice.
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@Kandae11 (53596)
17 Sep 17
That sounds good - and a summer wedding, wonderful.
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@suripunj (956)
• New Delhi, India
17 Sep 17
Just your opening line 'summer is over' is very soothing to read.I will say the brutal summer was spoiler of many good things that actually happened during the summer itself-better job and new car.I am eager to say it Good bye and good riddance.
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@Kandae11 (53596)
17 Sep 17
Too much hot weather can spoil things indeed.
@Tampa_girl7 (48855)
• United States
19 Sep 17
Not my best summer
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@Kandae11 (53596)
19 Sep 17
Next year will be better.
@ridingbet (66861)
• Philippines
18 Sep 17
you are in the Caribbean, right? isn't it that Irma passed by there? did it make a landfall there?
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@Kandae11 (53596)
18 Sep 17
No , it was quite close, but missed us. Now we are watching Maria.
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@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Sep 17
The summer of rain and mosquitoes! And grass and more grass.
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@Kandae11 (53596)
18 Sep 17
Doesn't sound like it has been a very happy one for you.
@dgobucks226 (34196)
19 Sep 17
Being my favorite time of year it was enjoyable. I like being out in the sun, wearing shorts and t-shirts and going to the beach. Got to listen to a few local bands perform and socialize with friends and family, play some golf. So, my summers are never forgettable.
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@Kandae11 (53596)
19 Sep 17
I am glad to hear that. So many fun things to do outdoors.
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