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Anyone else sad summer is drawing to a close?

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Summerover2 · 21/08/2026 21:22

I’ve had a great summer - loads of memories with our daughter (3), playing in the garden daily and trips in the sun.

I already feel sad it’s coming to a close - I like the Christmas build up in December but apart from that I really struggle with the grey days and know I’ll be reminiscing loads for summer 😥

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panomara · 21/08/2026 21:29

Not sad, it's just the cycle of the seasons. But I'll tell you what I feel - the years are flying by so quickly for me now, I only have to blink and I'm another year older. That pisses me off, but at the same time, it's a privilege to be alive and well at my advanced age!

This Summer was very challenging for me and for many others I'm sure, at times the heat was unbearable. At the moment I am revelling in the fact that I am now motivated to get out and about again without passing out! I am just not built for that kind of intense humid heat, and it sucked the life out of me.

Mimilamore · 21/08/2026 21:27

I get melancholy at the thought of Autumn and the short, dank days ahead… love the Summer, don’t mind being sweaty!!

User0311 · 21/08/2026 21:27

Not at all sad I can’t wait to welcome some rain and cooler weather 😅

Ilovemyshed · 21/08/2026 21:24

God no, bring of Autumn and some rain.