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Anyone else enjoying the change in the air?

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zebrazoop · 06/09/2025 00:09

The cooler breeze is refreshing and the rain was needed.

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AliceMaforethought · 07/09/2025 11:49

WhiskyintheJarr · 07/09/2025 11:28

Yeah I’m in the north east of Scotland it was bloody boiling.

I hate summer tbh. Autumn is my time 🍂

Not daft enough to live somewhere that needs a ferry right enough lol

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Exactly. I don't understand people who moan about living far north on an island. Just move if you hate the climate!

WhiskyintheJarr · 07/09/2025 11:28

AliceMaforethought · 06/09/2025 18:34

That's not true, at least not of the whole of Scotland. I'm in Glasgow and we had an epic summer and also a glorious Spring.

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Yeah I’m in the north east of Scotland it was bloody boiling.

I hate summer tbh. Autumn is my time 🍂

Not daft enough to live somewhere that needs a ferry right enough lol

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 07/09/2025 11:19

I like autumn if that’s what you mean.

I also like summer though so 🤷‍♀️

Delatron · 07/09/2025 11:18

I think I’d deal with the cold better if we had more of a definite change though. This summer has been unusual. And to be honest I’d prefer more snow in winter. I don’t mind cold, crisp, frosty days. It’s the mild drizzly grey rain for months in end which is depressing. Not the actual temperatures.

Thepeopleversuswork · 07/09/2025 11:01

@Delatron

I don’t think we have as defined seasons as other places though? This year summer has been different but normally it’s mild and wet to a bit colder and wet. No snow, normally not that much heat. Other countries have better seasons.

Possibly but we still have noticeable changes in the seasons. I lived in California for three years and it's basically the same temperature all year around (except in San Francisco where the only discernible difference is between all encompassing fog or slightly less fog).

Returning to the UK was great because you could actually tell what time of year it was.

DappledThings · 06/09/2025 21:21

AliceMaforethought · 06/09/2025 21:17

I am so grateful for the nights drawing in and also the slightly darker mornings. Light all the time makes me quite anxious.

Same, I find it really draining. I popped out to the shop about 7.30 tonight and it was so nice to see the sun setting at a reasonable hour.

CalzoneOnLegs · 06/09/2025 21:20

It’s so much quieter

AliceMaforethought · 06/09/2025 21:17

I am so grateful for the nights drawing in and also the slightly darker mornings. Light all the time makes me quite anxious.

MrsRuthFisher · 06/09/2025 20:46

I love it from now until the end of November, then hate it until April.

I used to really like summer, but not how it's been this year! Many, many a night I've been in the garden naked, sweating my tits off. Menopause and heatwaves ARE NOT OK.

EchoedSilence · 06/09/2025 20:16

MyIvyGrows · 06/09/2025 18:45

There’s something to enjoy about every season. Being miserable about it must make it so much worse - put a cost on and get some fresh air. Cold and rain won’t kill you.

I get plenty of fresh air on the way to work and back in the dark,cold and rain thanks. Can't see any joy in that.

Delatron · 06/09/2025 20:13

If I had air con I’d have been very happy with that heat. That was the only downside - I struggled to sleep. But still prefer that to getting up in the dark - my body clock hates it and it feels unnatural. Love bright summer mornings and evenings.

Titsywoo · 06/09/2025 20:10

I love all the seasons but this year I am grateful for the break in the heat. Im very much peri-menopausal and have been struggling with feeling too hot constantly. Poor DH had to hide under the duvet as the bedroom was like a freezer with the air con on full blast.

BrendaSmall · 06/09/2025 20:09

NO!!
Absolutely hate it!
Dark until 6.00 am and dark at 20.30 !
Soon the whole place with trees will start looking a real mess when the leaves start falling off!
Bring back long hot sunny days!!

GroovyChick87 · 06/09/2025 20:07

Yes, love it.

Greenwriter76 · 06/09/2025 20:05

WafflesOrIceCream · 06/09/2025 00:17

Oh my god yes I'm enjoying the cooler weather. Autumn and spring are my favourite seasons.

Same.

Hedjwitch · 06/09/2025 19:59

We've had a glorious spring and summer in my part of Scotland. I don't want it to end. Love wearing shorts and being tanned and barefoot. Autumn can be pretty if its dry but it heralds winter and short hours of daylight and all the miserable dreichness.

cobrakaieaglefang · 06/09/2025 19:59

I only enjoy 'proper' seasons..instead we tend to get wet, mild and grey from Oct to March, utterly depressing. This summer has been bloody marvellous. My dog didn't enjoy it, but lots of late walks and trips to woodlands helped and were enjoyable for us. The evenings drawing in are already lowering my mood.

tarmacpheasant · 06/09/2025 19:36

Yes! Looking forwards to the first frosty but sunny morning and all the leaves changing. Winter can be a bit bleak where I live. Costal and rural, very grey and bland. So anything but that is exciting 😁

Delatron · 06/09/2025 19:15

MyIvyGrows · 06/09/2025 18:45

There’s something to enjoy about every season. Being miserable about it must make it so much worse - put a cost on and get some fresh air. Cold and rain won’t kill you.

I don’t think anyone has said they stay indoors? I’m out walking my dog for a good two hours a day in it… then out in it again watching kids play sport… but I can still not enjoy the lack of light, colder weather, wind and rain..

Oldraver · 06/09/2025 19:09

I'm enjoying not sweating all night, our bedroom is so hot

Dramatic · 06/09/2025 18:53

No, I hate autumn/winter except for Christmas. My feet are like permanent blocks of ice from October to march 😭

pinkbackground · 06/09/2025 18:50

Nope. I work outside and I’m a creature of warmth. Time to fish out the thermals soon.

VivaForever81 · 06/09/2025 18:49

No, I’m going on holiday in 8 days though for two weeks and the temperature will be 30 degrees plus, I can’t wait!

MyIvyGrows · 06/09/2025 18:45

There’s something to enjoy about every season. Being miserable about it must make it so much worse - put a cost on and get some fresh air. Cold and rain won’t kill you.

AliceMaforethought · 06/09/2025 18:34

GonnaeNoDaeThatJustGonnaeNo · 06/09/2025 17:01

Scotland.

no heatwaves here. Not even a little wave.

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That's not true, at least not of the whole of Scotland. I'm in Glasgow and we had an epic summer and also a glorious Spring.

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