Winter's gone

@SomeCowgirl (32191)
United States
March 11, 2009 2:20pm CST
What is one thing that you miss about the winter season? Is it the snow, the cold temperatures? Or is it the food? Do you miss eggnog and apple cidar? Cold hands against a warm fire? The gifts at Christmas? Or the family get together(s)? Do you wish Winter would come back or are you glad that it's gone? What are some things you do to prepare for the winter holiday? What are some things you do to pack up from winter? Do you enjoy spending time with your family at this time of year?
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• Regina, Saskatchewan
11 Mar 09
I still have my Xmas decorations up and they look quite at home thank you very much what with all the snow still around. LOL So until it warms up enough to be able to take them down without getting frostbite, I rather doubt I'm missing anything about winter. ROFL
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
11 Mar 09
Ah, I haven't been keeping up to date about the weather around the world, lol, but I knew someone had to still have snow. No problem about the decorations though, hey some people keep them up all year! I wouldn't want to get frostbite neither!
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• Regina, Saskatchewan
11 Mar 09
You gotta love the cold in Canada or we'd all be setting fire to it! LOL
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
lol
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@deejean06 (1952)
• United States
11 Mar 09
I may be in the minority here but I will not miss a thing! I'm so looking forward to the springtime with all the flowers and colors everywhere - I just love it! I can't wait to take walks with my family in the crisp spring air. I want to do a bit of planting this year and I already see some perennials coming up for air. I'm very ready to have winter in the past.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
I told the person above, lol, it's just a matter of opinion. We didn't have much winter weather to miss, but I like the changing of the seasons! I appreciate the response, and Happy Gardening, Oh and Mylotting! What are ya gonna plant?
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@deejean06 (1952)
• United States
12 Mar 09
Somecowgirl - Hi! I know it's just a matter of opinion - that's why the conversation is so good! You hit on an excellent topic! I think I'm going to plant just a couple of simple things like tomatoes, peas, and cucumbers. We'll see...
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• Canada
12 Mar 09
If winter would last for about a month or two for us, I could appreciate it, but it just drags out for so long.... and it's not chilly and pretty so much as it's physically painful with the extreme cold, and high winds... or like those times where you're outside for maybe 5 minutes, and you have that sharp / yet numbing pain in your fingers and face, even through the gloves, and then you slip on some ice and put your hands out to break your fall and it's like, well, it's horrible. lol
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@icegermany (2524)
• India
12 Mar 09
i was really fed up with the warm clothing without which we just cant survive in winters. we need to use all the winterclothes and except one also we just cant manage and hence it is a bad part of the winter. and i like snow and it is really good to see and walk around in the snow, my child also enjoys snow and we like it. but i hate when there is wind blowing and when the wind blows with snow and rain it is more worst and we just cant go out. yes the food in winter is fine and one more thing is that i go to my native in winter and that is the best part and i can easily skip around one and half month of winter. i am just wishing to summer arrival as it is going to be fun and we are planning for a trip in summer and all this is really enjoyment and the plants and flowers bloom and it is really nice but when there is severe summers with higher temperatures is a little difficult part then too it is fine and lets wish that summer comes sooner and we enjoy it.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
I know that when it snows, and it's windy it's even worse. Also cold freezing rain mixed with snow is bad, but that's ofcourse if you have to go outside. I like staying in and watching it snow, enjoying a warm cup of hot cocoa. It's terrible when the weather is worse then you think and you don't have the clothes prepared to stay warm! I appreciate the response, and I hope that you enjoy your spring and summer! Have a wonderful day mylotting!
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@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
12 Mar 09
The winter where I live is not even gone yet... No, I don't like winter, I won't miss it at all. I don't like the snow, I don't like the cold temperature, I hate cold fingers and toes, the only thing I like is thall the christmas present on Christmas you are right! ^_^ I hope the spring will come soon and then summer!
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
13 Mar 09
Yes Winter's are sometimes very harsh, where we live it's not so harsh... lol, and we enjoy it! I can't wait for spring either. I appreciate the response!
@Runprun (48)
• China
12 Mar 09
In winter the most exciting thing is to have the whole family come back all the way from different places and we just idle away the day by visiting relatives, attending feasts, watching TV and playing Majong together. I really miss the happy time with my family. I have been missing them already. But I am also glad that spring is coming and you will finally have the chance to enjoy outdoor scenery.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
Oh yes winter is a great time to catch up with family. I have play mah jong online before, but not offline. I think that it is a nice game, that really makes you think and memorize things. Spring is a beautiful time of the year, yes! Although I enjoy all the seasons for their different colors! Oh and scenery! You can enjoy snow covered fields in the winter, and then in the spring and summer you can enjoy flowers, and rain. In the fall you can enjoy the beautiful changing of colors in the leaves. I appreciate the response, and hope that you have a very wonderful day mylotting.
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• Canada
12 Mar 09
lol I miss the 6 months of my life that I'll never get back... (go Canadian winters!)
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
I think that flew right over my head, do you like the cold winter, lol, or do you not? Up in Canada it's colder for longer, right? Oh and it snows a lot? I appreciate the response.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
14 Mar 09
I'm guessing people thought that the summers were even cooler in Canada, because of the long winter. It seems as if most of the time it's winter, I hope the other six months out of a year is warmer though!
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• Canada
14 Mar 09
lol Oh, I hate it with every fibre of my being... I'm in the Toronto area, so not exactly in the northern parts of the country, and winter is generally about 6 months out of the year. It starts to get cold in September, and then by mid October it's snowing and pretty cold. Then, at the end of March, it starts to warm up again. It gets nice and hot in the summer, though, which is nice. For example, I went down to Florida last summer, and everyone thought it must be such a shock with the heat, comming from Canada. Actually wasn't much different there in the summer than what I'm used to in Toronto in the summer. It's just our winters are super long and horrible.
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@JoyfulOne (6232)
• United States
11 Mar 09
To tell you the truth, I don't think there's one thing that I will miss once this winter's over with. Sure, I do like being in a warm house with the family, but we tend to be together a lot in the warmer months too. Once spring officially arrives, and the days get warmer, I put away some of the winter stuff that makes the house cozy. I put the afghans up on their rack (instead of the sofa or chair backs) and I put away the winter pillows and take down the winter curtains and put up something lighter and airier. I like the change-over from winter to spring.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
Oh wow, you have a rack for your afghans? That's cool. I know some people will change their curtains during the winter, and I think that's cool. Some people don't even think about it though, but the fact that you do is awesome! Probably keeps the house that much warmer! Our winters are usually mild, by that I mean not as cold as some places get!... I guess it all depends on opinion if what we get was anything to miss, lol! I appreciate the response, have a wonderful day! Happy Mylotting!
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• United States
11 Mar 09
The only part of winter that I really enjoy is the first few weeks. I like when it gets a bit darker outside earlier. It's like the whole world 'sleeps' for awhile. It's like a hibernation period. However, winter quickly gets old. I hate the cold temperatures, I hate the constant snowing and the messy roads. I'd like snow and stuff if it happened on days I didn't have to go anywhere.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
11 Mar 09
We live in the Carolinas, so here snow isn't as common as in other places. I can't relate with you on tired of seeing it, although I guess if I'm anxious about going somewhere but know it's too dangerous I might be a bit upset... I agree about it getting darker, but then again I like when it stays light longer as well... I guess I just like spring forward fall back! Lol! I appreciate the response!
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
12 Mar 09
I[i] will not miss winter, LOL! I am not used with those extreme cold since I grew up in the Philippines..I am very excited to embrace spring and summer time, means so much outdoor activities for me. It was my first winter last time so preparations include new Christmas decors which I already kept after New year...This time, I am preparing all my seeds (vege and flowers)... I wasn't able to spend time with my family in the Philippines and wish this year, will be able to visit them. But, had a great time seeing and enjoying moments with my in-laws![/i]
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
Oh I am sure it was a real wake up call, lol, the colder temperatures compared to where you grew up in the Philippines. I hope that you can visit your family in the Philippines next year, though. Have fun preparing for spring this year! I appreciate the response! Have a great day!
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@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
11 Mar 09
Hello my dear friend. I know that officially (on the calendar) the winter is gone, but trust me when i say that the weather outside does not agree with the calendar for now. I enjoy most the time of winter that leads to Christmas as i love the atmosphere in that period, and the way that this Holidays warms people's heart even in the coldest days. I also like the snow, even if in recent years i barely got to see any in my city. I wish the period before Christmas was here again of course, as that would mean more happy moments with my loved ones, and i would do the only thing i missed this year - that is taking photos of the presents under the tree and taking photos of people opening their presents.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
In the part of USA I am in, it barely snows. It's a great time of year though, and I do agree that the cheer of the holiday season is great. I like all the seasons though! Not sure which part I don't like! I appreciate the response!
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@uicbear (1900)
• United States
12 Mar 09
I wish I could say that winter is gone, but today, our high temperature was only 30 degrees and we had wind chills in the teens. We actually still have a chance of seeing snow easily through April. The older I get the more I dislike winter. The cold, the snow, the ice, the wind chills. My family actually gets together more when it's warm out. We do alot of grilling over the summer months. The summer goes by much too quickly. I do enjoy the Christmas holidays, but I think I could enjoy them just as much without the cold wintery weather.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
Ah, I was thinking that not everyone is warming up. We had a chance of snow, but it's going to be cold rain most likely. It's getting warmer, and I like it. Happy Coming spring to you though, hope it comes quickly! I appreciate the response.
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@sarahong (91)
• China
12 Mar 09
i will never miss winter ,it was so cold here ,lol
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
Ah I know some people hate the cold and some people love it. Glad that the winter weather is over for this season for you! I appreciate the response!
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@a638000 (219)
• China
12 Mar 09
yeah.. winter's gone , a year has gone , during this year , i have done so many meaningful things , found my girlfriend , jioned mylot, study more which i have ever knowledge.. it's very great . and spring is coming!!everything like the sun lift...very wonderful..lol welcome to my discussions!!
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
For some winter's gone, lol. When I first started this discussion I was thinking about how in some places it hadn't. Glad that you are having a meaningful new year! Welcome to mylot! I appreciate the response, and have a very wonderful day!
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@rioboots (37)
• United States
11 Mar 09
i live in alaska and its still winter here for like 2-3 more months! i hate winter here. its so dreadful and depressing.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
12 Mar 09
I've heard that Alaska has long winters, too! I think Canada does? I don't know but sorry you don't like the winter! I appreciate the response, Happy Mylotting!
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@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
30 Apr 09
This is a really good discussion baby,and I am sure that a lot of people have an opinion on Winter and I am sure there are some people who have things about Winter that they miss,while others probably can not stand Winter and are happy when it passes and it gets warmer,and I can understand the opinions of both types of people, I know that Winter is gone,and I know that there are some things about Winter that I miss,one of them is of course the Christmas season which is a time to get together with family members and exchange gifts while celebrating the birth of Jesus,I do not really miss the cold though because I do not like when it is too cold to go outside,but I do like snow,and I like seeing the ground covered in it,and when it comes to Winter we always get the warm clothes out and use flannel sheets,and when Winter passes,we put all the Winter clothes up and get out the stuff for warm days,I love you with all my heart and soul,have a great day,good luck with all your mylotting goals,and Happy Posting.
@bmorehouse1 (1028)
• United States
12 Mar 09
I don't miss anything about winter! I absolutely HATE it! I can't wait to pack up my gloves and winter coat. Really looking forward to spring!
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
14 Mar 09
Glad that your looking forward to spring, winter months can be quite hectic! Luckily, we don't live in an area with a lot of snow, although sometimes I wish we had more! I appreciate the response.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
12 Mar 09
The winter here is not even gone... No, I won't miss winter at all, I don't like the snow, I don't like the cold temperatures, I hate cold fingers and toes, the only thing I like is all the christmas presents you are right! ^_^ hehe I like summer a lot, I really want the spring comes and then summer!
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