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Summerover2 · 2026-08-21T20:22:59+00:00

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 😥

BethBynnag86 · 22/08/2026 19:55

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.

@panomara
You've summed it up perfectly for me. I'm nearly 70 and life and the seasons are flying by!

Netcurtainnelly · 22/08/2026 19:52

EstoyRobandoSuCasa · 22/08/2026 13:45

I can understand you not enjoying the current heat, but what do you like about the dark evenings? To me, they are gloomy and oppressive and they are certainly less safe.

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Not to mention it costs a fortune in heating bills

FFSItsTooHot · 22/08/2026 17:13

Not me. I've just about had enough of the relentless heat. As someone who takes several medications that affect my ability to cool down,I welcome the cooler weather. I really have not enjoyed a lot of this summer,I've had to cancel so many appointments and plans because I can't cope with going out in temperatures over 30 degrees. I love autumn,it's my favourite time of year,so bring it on!

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 22/08/2026 16:35

I can’t wait to see the back of this summer! It’s been awful. Way too hot to enjoy it. Bring on those crisp autumn days.

irfgy · 22/08/2026 15:01

I’m in the south east. I’ve found the debilitating heat without air con at home and at work, extremely challenging. I’m glad summer is drawing to a close.

Hardware252525252525 · 22/08/2026 14:59

I like January the best. Nice and peaceful.

Squirrel437 · 22/08/2026 14:46

Nope. Only home for the 5th heatwave this summer and that was more than enough. Back on hols again in 13 weeks too

Justaquestionplease · 22/08/2026 14:40

EstoyRobandoSuCasa · 22/08/2026 13:45

I can understand you not enjoying the current heat, but what do you like about the dark evenings? To me, they are gloomy and oppressive and they are certainly less safe.

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Agree. I currently leave work in the evening and it's still light...I get home and it's still light. I can enjoy a nice sit down in my garden after work. I feel happy. The traffic is lighter in the summer too

In autumn/winter... It will be dark when I'm still sitting at my desk. I'll leave in the dark and have to walk to my car and battle home in horrible traffic and drive in the dark. I'll get home and won't be able to use my garden. What's to like about this?

BatshitCrazyWoman · 22/08/2026 13:47

EstoyRobandoSuCasa · 22/08/2026 13:45

I can understand you not enjoying the current heat, but what do you like about the dark evenings? To me, they are gloomy and oppressive and they are certainly less safe.

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Difficult to say, I just prefer it getting dark early 🤷🏻 I'm loving the fact that it's still pretty dark when I wake up now, too (I'm an early riser).

EstoyRobandoSuCasa · 22/08/2026 13:45

BatshitCrazyWoman · 22/08/2026 13:35

Not me, I love the cold and the dark evenings! We're all different.

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I can understand you not enjoying the current heat, but what do you like about the dark evenings? To me, they are gloomy and oppressive and they are certainly less safe.

BatshitCrazyWoman · 22/08/2026 13:35

Netcurtainnelly · 22/08/2026 09:51

Yes all the moaners, will be sorry when it's freezing cold, and dark at 4.30 in a few months. Summers very brief. Winters very long.

Not me, I love the cold and the dark evenings! We're all different.

Itslikesowhatever · 22/08/2026 13:27

No I’m happy it’s coming to an end I cannot stand summer makes me depressed! I live for autumn and winter.

ginasevern · 22/08/2026 13:23

DallasMajor · 21/08/2026 21:29

Yes, really sorry that the nights are drawing in and it's getting cold.

Not a trendy thing to say on MN, and it doesn't mean I think the droughts and the fires are worth it, or that I don't feel for everyone affected.

But I love the hot summers, the long evenings, and I struggle with winter.

Same here.

OneHangryGoldDeer · 22/08/2026 13:05

Nope. I can't wait till it's dark at 4.30pm. Love it.

redboxerclub · 22/08/2026 13:02

itsallaroundus · 22/08/2026 10:55

I think so. I’m definitely an introvert and can’t wait for it to be socially acceptable to go home and get in bed with my kindle rather than everyone expecting you to be out and about all the time!

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O I’m an introvert and love summer - sorry but a good theory!!

Phineyj · 22/08/2026 12:53

Grapewrath · 22/08/2026 10:51

I live autumn but I absolutely hate anything from November to February. I find it so dark and depressing. I’m not a fan of Christmas in any way shape or form.
I’ve enjoyed this summer, bar the few days of extreme heat

Few days?! We had a period of approx 3 months where we couldn't get the bedrooms below 30 degrees despite solar glass, solar blinds, a decent fan and a humidifier! I also really hope I am correct to use the past tense there!

PumpkinPieFairy · 22/08/2026 11:12

I haven’t enjoyed this summer at all!

Extreme heat and humidity, far too hot to have fair-skinned 1yo DC out in the sun for day trips, garden frizzling to a crisp, curtains shut all day, boiling trains. Worries about climate change, no rain for months, wildfires, farmers struggling.

I miss “normal” summers in the old climate, but I don’t think they’re coming back sadly!

itsallaroundus · 22/08/2026 10:55

Allsizes8to14 · 22/08/2026 08:39

I commented earlier (love summer, hate autumn/winter) and reading all the posts has got me wondering if there’s some personality type bias 🧐 I am extrovert personality type and love that summer brings so much more options - park trips, play dates, days out, BBQs, just more seeing people! Get to see neighbours much more rather than just dashing to the door in the rain etc etc . The thought of lots of time at home, gathering in, hibernating etc does not appeal to my personality type at all but would be perfect for more introvert personality types 🧐 Just a random thought from me!

I think so. I’m definitely an introvert and can’t wait for it to be socially acceptable to go home and get in bed with my kindle rather than everyone expecting you to be out and about all the time!

Grapewrath · 22/08/2026 10:51

I live autumn but I absolutely hate anything from November to February. I find it so dark and depressing. I’m not a fan of Christmas in any way shape or form.
I’ve enjoyed this summer, bar the few days of extreme heat

Dullmary · 22/08/2026 10:44

God no. This summer has been unbearable. No escape from the heat, no sleep, it feels like it’s lasted forever. I was on my last nerve at the end of the last heatwave, never been so happy to feel a cool breeze. I’m ready for candles, jumpers, hot water bottles and stew now.

SerafinasGoose · 22/08/2026 10:40

It’s November I can’t bear.

The days are short and dark and getting shorter, and winter solstice and the new waxing of the year are still some way away. Damp and dank prevail.

Give me January any time!

redboxerclub · 22/08/2026 10:33

Yeah I hate it but you will get all the “autumn is the best season crowd” talking about cosy pumpkin vibes.

I bloody love summer and this one has been spectacularly shit as I have had an emergency op and recovery.

MimiGC · 22/08/2026 10:30

No, I’ve absolutely loathed the hot weather and can’t wait for it to be over.

catscatscurrantscurrants · 22/08/2026 10:29

I'm usually sad as Autumn approaches and the nights become longer, but this summer was horrible for me with the intense heat; it made me ill and felt like an endurance test. I'm grateful for the cooler weather and the rain this year.

nowhite · 22/08/2026 10:18

I love most of all having my daughter at home for so long. It seems such a long time until another properly long holiday. It makes me feel so sad that we’re soon going back to such a rigorous structure.