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Posted by: mirocu Jul 1 2014, 10:41 AM
So here I thought we could talk about what we like best about the season weīre currently in, as the headline so deviously revealed... 
As I write this itīs summer so thatīs what weīll be talking about now 
I really like just being at the cottage in the summer. I like riding the mower as itīs a job that doesnīt wear me out 
and now I also like sitting in the excavator though I donīt really associate it with summer the same way. I like all the green and the sunny mornings and I have no trouble getting up very early just because thereīs beautiful light outside. I like going for a swim at the beach but it has to be warm in the water and yes, I do like the girls there... 
So what do you like best about the current season?
Posted by: ImperialSnob Jul 1 2014, 01:40 PM
no school
Posted by: SubRosa Jul 1 2014, 01:43 PM
Season 2 of Vikings? I think the best thing is we see more of Lagertha. More importantly, she isn't relegated to the 'housewife' role she had in Season 2. Now she is a Jarl (or at least becomes one), and a real player in events.
Oh wait, you mean the time of year season? I think the best thing about summer is the longer days. The sun comes up sooner, so I get an hour to an hour and a half to sleep in the light before getting up for work. When I was 18 I worked a job on the midnight shift, and ever since then I have always slept better in the daylight than at night.
Also I can keep the windows open. I know some people keep their AC on all summer, and their heat on all winter. But I hate how stuffy the air gets with everything all closed up. Give me fresh air blowing through the house.
Posted by: King Coin Jul 1 2014, 03:03 PM
Seasonal beer. That counts for every season though. 
I like being able to get outside to exercise during the summer. That counts for a lot of fall too, but winter and most of spring is just too unpleasant around here to go out.
Posted by: Acadian Jul 1 2014, 03:11 PM
I love the early days. I get up at 0400, and to be able to get out and go for a run around civil twilight and be back before the sun gets high is magical. And in my piece of the high desert mountains, there are no flying biting bugs in the summer (or any other time of year). Oh, and I love what our low humidity does to the heat index: 'Temp is 95; feels like 88'. 
Posted by: King Coin Jul 1 2014, 03:35 PM
'Temp is 95; feels like 88'.
I've never heard such a thing! There's so much humidity here the air is thick and heavy.
Posted by: mirocu Jul 1 2014, 03:43 PM
I can keep the windows open. I know some people keep their AC on all summer, and their heat on all winter. But I hate how stuffy the air gets with everything all closed up. Give me fresh air blowing through the house.
I so agree with you on this
I love the early days. I get up at 0400, and to be able to get out and go for a run around civil twilight and be back before the sun gets high is magical.
That really does sound nice! Almost wish I did that too
And btw, I donīt get up at 0400. I get up at 4 AM. You military, you..
Posted by: ghastley Jul 1 2014, 05:09 PM
Curious to see "civil twilight" being mentioned as if we'd actually wonder if you meant nautical or astronomical twilight, and needed that kind of precision.
In Anchorage at this time of year, civil twilight lasts all night. I doubt that's the case where you are. In London, it's astronomical twilight all night.
Posted by: Acadian Jul 1 2014, 05:52 PM
Lol, I pay attention to it because I go out to run for an hour. Civil twilight here is about 30 minutes before sunrise. Then, because of a taller mountain range to my east, I don't actually see the sun until about 30 minutes after sunrise. Hence, starting at civil twilight, I get one magical hour of adequate light but no actual sunshine - perfect for summer running. As I get back home, the sun is just saying hello.
Posted by: SubRosa Jul 1 2014, 07:26 PM
Oh, you are just saving your manhood by making sure no one thinks you are a Twilight fan.
Posted by: Acadian Jul 1 2014, 07:42 PM
Nah.
On alternate days, I walk over to the gym (about a mile), lift weights, shower and walk home. During the warm half of the year the sun has usually crested the range to my east. Often I get to see it do so. If there are any hints of clouds around, it often creates a magnificent prism effect. Every time I see it I say to myself, "Looks almost as good as the godrays mod."
Another nice thing about mornings in the desert is that you can see about 100 miles - okay, I'm exaggerating, but the clear visibility is wonderful. Later in the day, the heat will begin to blur things and make the distant air look kind of wavy - the stuff desert mirages are made of.
Posted by: Lopov Jul 1 2014, 07:47 PM
Summer is usually very hot in Slovenia, so it's not my favorite season because I don't tolerate heat very well. Still, what I like the most is that sea is warm enough to swim in and that I don't need to wear many clothes. Another good thing is that during summer we meet with friends more often than usual because most of us have holidays and we have more time to socialize. Oh and another good thing is that when my GF goes shopping, I can wait for her in a nearby bar outdoors, drinking coffee and enjoying the sun - I dislike shopping. 
Well, I can do that in spring too but it's better in summer.
Posted by: haute ecole rider Jul 3 2014, 04:08 AM
What do I love about summer here in the Midwest?
Lightning bugs.
The late evenings and the long twilights.
The smell of freshly mown grass. More enjoyable now that I'm not the one mowing it . . .
Thunderstorms.
Posted by: King Coin Jul 3 2014, 05:57 AM
Thunderstorms.
Agreed! But you got rocked a few days ago didn't you?
Posted by: mirocu Jul 3 2014, 03:36 PM
The late evenings and the long twilights.
The smell of freshly mown grass. More enjoyable now that I'm not the one mowing it . . .
Thunderstorms.
Yes! So this!
Posted by: ghastley Jul 3 2014, 04:48 PM
Thunderstorms.
Can't agree with that one. It seems like every time we get one, I lose power, and last night it was just as I started up Skyrim.
Posted by: mirocu Jul 3 2014, 04:52 PM
We used to have it like that at the cottage but thanks to better powerlines the light doesnīt even flicker now
Posted by: Grits Jul 3 2014, 05:13 PM
The local farmers market is open on Saturdays, farm stand every day down the street, and tomatoes and herbs growing in my garden. Summer is a great time for eating.
Posted by: mirocu Jul 3 2014, 06:01 PM
Summer is a great time for eating.
Another thing I agree with!
We always go to this ice cream restaurant in the summer. Amazing creations and equally tasty!
Posted by: SubRosa Jul 3 2014, 07:37 PM
"Conan! What is best about the current season?"
"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!"
Posted by: Callidus Thorn Jul 3 2014, 07:41 PM
"Conan! What is best about the current season?"
"To crush your enemies, To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women!"
When I first saw this thread, I toyed with the idea of making a summer version of that...
Didn't get around to it though *shrugs*
As to the topic: Nothing.
I hate summer
Posted by: Grits Jul 3 2014, 08:25 PM
To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and then go get fresh churned ice cream made from organic milk farmed locally using sustainable methods.
-Conan the Hipster
Posted by: haute ecole rider Jul 4 2014, 12:37 AM
Thunderstorms.
Agreed! But you got rocked a few days ago didn't you?
I suppose so. Slept through the one early Monday morning. Beat the one Tuesday night home from work (I work southeast from home, the storm was coming up from the southwest) - barely got the car into the garage before the sprinkle turned into a downpour and the wind started gusting. That's the most excitement I've had in a while outside of Skyrim.
Posted by: treydog Jul 4 2014, 01:40 AM
I also like the storms- as long as I am not out in them....
The greening of everything reminds me of my childhood spent among (and up in) the trees. Lots of barefoot summers...
And then, there was the time on the lakes and rivers....
Now- in my older age, the flowers give me great joy.
Posted by: Jacki Dice Jul 5 2014, 02:38 AM
This will be easy. Summer is my favorite season because....
When I get up at 5:30, it's already warm and I can wash my hair and not freeze.
Speaking of my hair, my curls are beautiful in summer because I can put my product in and leave it to dry by itself.
Tank tops.
I tan quickly and easily
Barbeques!
Perfectly ripe avocados are so much easier to find!
Peaches. Watermelon. Shakes from Sonic ♥
I can leave the door open at the office and not freeze.
We rarely get summer storms but I do love when they happen.
Posted by: Kiln Jul 5 2014, 08:41 PM
What do I love about summer here in the Midwest?
Lightning bugs.
The late evenings and the long twilights.
The smell of freshly mown grass. More enjoyable now that I'm not the one mowing it . . .
Thunderstorms.
I love thunderstorms. I doubt people in Oklahoma or parts of Missouri do though. For some areas thunderstorms mean imminent danger or at least a major potential for it.
Posted by: McBadgere Sep 12 2014, 06:40 PM
Not too hot...Nice breezes...The sunshine is not oppressively glaring...
I do loves me some late summer/early autumn...
Posted by: mirocu Sep 13 2014, 06:01 PM
Not too hot...Nice breezes...The sunshine is not oppressively glaring...
I do loves me some late summer/early autumn...
Same here. Frost in the morning and cool, crisp air. Canīt complain about that
Had forgotten all about this thread, actually...
Posted by: Grits Sep 13 2014, 06:09 PM
Pumpkins! I cant say the air is crisp here yet, but its a little less soggy. Pumpkins and fall flowers everywhere.
Posted by: mALX Sep 16 2014, 03:59 AM
* Edit, no longer needed.
Posted by: King Of Beasts Sep 16 2014, 08:36 PM
@mALX
I feel that what you said had to do with dying flowers lol
I like autumn because it's cool, but it's still sorta warm out and the trees are real nice looking during this season. At least until they all die lol
Posted by: mirocu Sep 17 2014, 04:06 PM
I like autumn because it's cool, but it's still sorta warm out and the trees are real nice looking during this season. At least until they all die lol
They donīt die. If they did, they wouldnīt come back in spring
Posted by: King Of Beasts Sep 27 2014, 06:36 PM
Fine. They go bald lol
Posted by: mALX Sep 27 2014, 07:57 PM
FOOTBALL SEASON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: mirocu Sep 28 2014, 04:09 PM
Mowed the lawn at the cottage for the last time this year. I always get a nice feeling when I mow the lawn wearing a warm jacket while feeling cool air against my face.. 
Posted by: mALX Sep 28 2014, 05:16 PM
Mowed the lawn at the cottage for the last time this year. I always get a nice feeling when I mow the lawn wearing a warm jacket while feeling cool air against my face..
My husband sets a cooler of beer on the floor of his mower while he mows.
Posted by: mirocu Sep 28 2014, 05:17 PM
Mowed the lawn at the cottage for the last time this year. I always get a nice feeling when I mow the lawn wearing a warm jacket while feeling cool air against my face..
My husband sets a cooler of beer on the floor of his mower while he mows.
Donīt drink and mow!!
Posted by: Vital Sep 29 2014, 11:49 AM
Today it was 31 degrees (celsius), in SPRING. Early spring too.
It meant I could go swimming though, which was nice.
Posted by: Acadian Sep 29 2014, 01:22 PM
Vital, I'm envious! It's warm here now too, but heading for cooler weather whereas you're heading for warmer temps. If I had unlimited resources, I'd summer here in the American southwest, then, before Christmas, go summer with our kids and grandies who live down under in Perth! Did I mention I don't like cold weather?
But what's best about the current season? Well, I do like being able to open the house up for fresh air this time of year with the cool nights and mornings.
Posted by: Callidus Thorn Sep 29 2014, 02:44 PM
Today it was 31 degrees (celsius), in SPRING. Early spring too.
It meant I could go swimming though, which was nice.
*Is horrified*
Loki's Twisted Scrotum!
I'd melt in temperatures like that...
*Shudders*
Posted by: haute ecole rider Sep 30 2014, 12:47 AM
Today it was 31 degrees (celsius), in SPRING. Early spring too.
It meant I could go swimming though, which was nice.
*Is horrified*
Loki's Twisted Scrotum!
I'd melt in temperatures like that...
*Shudders*
Spoken like a TRUE Nord!
Posted by: Vital Sep 30 2014, 02:42 AM
Vital, I'm envious! It's warm here now too, but heading for cooler weather whereas you're heading for warmer temps. If I had unlimited resources, I'd summer here in the American southwest, then, before Christmas, go summer with our kids and grandies who live down under in Perth! Did I mention I don't like cold weather?
But what's best about the current season? Well, I do like being able to open the house up for fresh air this time of year with the cool nights and mornings.
I prefer the warmer weather too, but it's nice to have some slightly colder weather as well. I guess having seasons allows you to enjoy all types of weather and appreciate your favourite conditions more
Today it was 31 degrees (celsius), in SPRING. Early spring too.
It meant I could go swimming though, which was nice.
*Is horrified*
Loki's Twisted Scrotum!
I'd melt in temperatures like that...
*Shudders*
Loki's twisted-melted scrotum??
Posted by: mALX Sep 30 2014, 02:53 AM
Today it was 31 degrees (celsius), in SPRING. Early spring too.
It meant I could go swimming though, which was nice.
Er...spring? What part of the world is in Spring in September?
Posted by: Acadian Sep 30 2014, 03:01 AM
The whole southern hemisphere, including the magnificent continent of Australia.
Posted by: Vital Sep 30 2014, 03:14 AM
The whole southern hemisphere, including the magnificent continent of Australia.
^
What he said...
Posted by: Callidus Thorn Sep 30 2014, 08:41 AM
Today it was 31 degrees (celsius), in SPRING. Early spring too.
It meant I could go swimming though, which was nice.
*Is horrified*
Loki's Twisted Scrotum!
I'd melt in temperatures like that...
*Shudders*
Spoken like a TRUE Nord!
There's Swedish blood in my family, I caught a lot of it
Posted by: Colonel Mustard Sep 30 2014, 11:10 AM
Today it was 31 degrees (celsius), in SPRING. Early spring too.
It meant I could go swimming though, which was nice.
*Is horrified*
Loki's Twisted Scrotum!
I'd melt in temperatures like that...
*Shudders*
Spoken like a TRUE Nord!
There's Swedish blood in my family, I caught a lot of it
I like the idea of Swedish blood being like a cold you can catch
What I do like best about the current season is that it gives me a reason to comfortably wear my favourite jacket. What I don't like best about the current season is the sudden downpours that soak it through
Posted by: mirocu Dec 1 2014, 06:51 PM
Best about this season: Cold! Ice! Snow!
Posted by: ghastley Dec 1 2014, 07:20 PM
Burst pipes! Power cuts! Digging the car out of snowdrifts!
It's the masochists' favourite season.
Posted by: mirocu Dec 1 2014, 07:43 PM
Posted by: Jacki Dice Dec 2 2014, 08:14 PM
I'm with ghastley on this...
But I'm going to put Christmas on the list. Because food. Specifically lechon. Mmm.... Our family doesn't cook a whole pig, but we get a piece with some skin and cook it so it's crispy and just melts in your mouth. One bite automatically puts you on Santa's naughty list. That's how good it is.
Also my cat usually sleeps in the bed with me during winter, but this year she wants under the covers and somehow she manages to get her body under my pillow. She's been very cuddly this winter so that's nice.
Rain. California needs it bad so that's always nice.
Posted by: mirocu Dec 2 2014, 08:25 PM
I like your contribution, Jacki..
Posted by: Callidus Thorn Dec 2 2014, 08:46 PM
Best about this season: Cold! Ice! Snow!
With you on this 'Rocu.
Bring on the cold!
Posted by: mirocu Mar 13 2015, 11:23 AM
Wow! So yeah, spring!
Weīve been having some beau-ti-ful mornings here lately! Clear skies, sun, no wind and quite cold, especially today, so all in all perfect spring mornings!
Posted by: hazmick Mar 13 2015, 05:45 PM
Wooo Spring! One of my top four favourite seasons.
It's been quite warm over here. As in "I don't have to wear a big winter coat anymore and can get away with a light jacket."
Apparently back home, up North, it's pretty snowy though. Y'know, closed roads and all that other fun stuff.
British Weather is weird.
Posted by: Jacki Dice Apr 8 2015, 02:54 AM
Right now, that would be spring break! Not that I'm going anywhere or anything. It just gives me a chance to rearrange my thoughts and strategize how to organize the rest of the semester. It's also giving me some quality time with Melaina I'm gone for 11 hours twice a week and then 5 hours two more days out of the week so I don't get as much time with her as I like. She must feel the same because she hasn't left my side all day!
Visually, I like the flowers and leaves coming back. Unfortunately, my siblings and I are highly allergic (my sister's eyes will swell shut!) so we suffer or but several bottles of Allegra to cope.
Also, spring is one season before summer so....
Posted by: ghastley Apr 8 2015, 01:53 PM
Of course, as a cyclist, I divide the year into four seasons: Too Cold, Too Wet, Too Hot, and Too Windy. I ride on the odd days that fail to conform.
Posted by: Acadian Apr 8 2015, 02:11 PM
Well, things are blooming here in the high desert, and I've needed neither heat nor air conditioning for many weeks now. Springs here are breezy though.
Posted by: mirocu Apr 8 2015, 02:19 PM
Nothing really blooming here, itīs been a tad too cold. But I reckon itīll be in full bloom in a month. Maybe
Posted by: Jacki Dice Dec 13 2015, 02:35 AM
Though winter hasn't officially started yet, the best thing right now besides this drink I just tried called champurrado, is winter break. So I can have time to read and write for fun again.
Posted by: Uleni Athram Dec 13 2015, 03:05 AM
Good on you for trying Champurrado, although it's not a drink for us Filipinos; it's actually a porridge that we eat alongside dried fish. Yep, our taste is weird that way. Still though, I like Champy myself, I eat/drink it with condensed milk.
Posted by: Jacki Dice Dec 13 2015, 03:10 AM
Chocolatey and everything with the fish? That actually sounds kinda good right now if the fish is a bit salty.
Posted by: Uleni Athram Dec 13 2015, 03:43 AM
Yesser it is salty like a rejected person'a tears on a Valentine. Mmmmhmmmmmmm. You done and made me crave for some now, actually. 
Posted by: mirocu Dec 13 2015, 09:03 AM
Though winter hasn't officially started yet, the best thing right now besides this drink I just tried called champurrado, is winter break. So I can have time to read and write for fun again.
Winter hasnīt started?
Is that why I had to get the ice off my windshield just now...?
Posted by: SubRosa Dec 13 2015, 08:17 PM
Officially winter does not start until Mid-Winters Day. Which never quite made sense to me...
Posted by: mirocu Dec 13 2015, 09:58 PM
Officially winter does not start until Mid-Winters Day. Which never quite made sense to me...
Must be an American thing. No one here defines winter as starting from Mid-Winters Day.
Posted by: Jacki Dice Dec 13 2015, 10:11 PM
Technically it starts on the 21st but yeah we're getting the frosty windows and misery.
Posted by: mirocu Dec 13 2015, 10:11 PM
In parts of my country weīve had snow since October
Posted by: mirocu Apr 25 2016, 08:23 PM
Best about the current season?
Sunshine, wind, stillness, overcast, snow and hail. All on the same friggin day
Posted by: Decrepit Apr 25 2016, 09:29 PM
Lots of folk love Spring for its mild temperatures and blossoming plant life. I like that too, but overall don't care much for the season since it also tends to pose the greatest storm / tornado threat. I always breathe a sigh of relief when summer rolls around, since the threat of severe storms and tornadoes diminishes. Of course the ungodly hot temperatures we've had to endure the past couple of summers ain't all that great either. Heck, mowing the lawn today in the high seventies took a LOT out of me. I don't even want to think what it'll be like mowing when it's a good twenty-plus degrees hotter, no shade in sight. My old ticker don't take to mowing in a oven as well as it once did.
Posted by: mirocu May 12 2016, 03:48 PM
Moderate warmth, blossoming trees and shrubs, dry soil (instead of mud everywhere) and living in the cottage is what I like best about the current season
Posted by: McBadgere Jun 11 2016, 01:45 PM
Summer...
...
When it's finished...
Posted by: Darkness Eternal Jun 11 2016, 02:29 PM
I will be facing two winters this year. It's currently winter here in Brazil. When I return home this year I'll be facing yet another cold season....
Posted by: mirocu Jun 11 2016, 02:45 PM
Summer...
...
When it's finished...
Admit it! You love sitting in your airconditioned tractor!
I will be facing two winters this year. It's currently winter here in Brazil. When I return home this year I'll be facing yet another cold season....
You guys have snow there now??
Posted by: Darkness Eternal Jun 11 2016, 06:49 PM
Summer...
...
When it's finished...
Admit it! You love sitting in your airconditioned tractor!
I will be facing two winters this year. It's currently winter here in Brazil. When I return home this year I'll be facing yet another cold season....
You guys have snow there now??
Not in the state where I'm in. It never snowed here.
Posted by: McBadgere Jun 11 2016, 06:53 PM
Admit it! You love sitting in your airconditioned tractor!
Em...Yes, I like it because it's air-conditioned and there's a loud radio...But...I tend to be working when I'm there...Sooooooo...Swings and roundabouts...
...
Posted by: Jacki Dice Jun 18 2016, 06:54 PM
Tank tops. My skin looks so much nicer. Not just because I get darker, but I feel like I glow! Also my hair will dry without the need for a diffuser and the curls form up so much bigger and nicer.
More fruit is in season, ice cold horchata, banana "ice cream", regular ice cream, 4th of July, which gives me hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill.
A break from school, which gives me time to try and practice some calculus before my class in the fall.
Posted by: Uleni Athram Jun 20 2016, 01:51 AM
Best thing about the season?
The beach and the bikini-clad dwellers therein.
Posted by: mirocu Jun 20 2016, 01:49 PM
Best thing about the season?
The beach and the bikini-clad dwellers therein.
I both agree and disagree with this
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