What have you started doing that tells you Autumn is coming?

[LuluBlakey1]

I realised today I am moving into Autumn mode. In the last week or so, I have been:
Making lentil soup for lunch
Making vegetable casseroles with beans and other pulses
Painting autumnal landscapes instead of summery scenes
Picked the apples from the tree
Closing the garden doors in the evening
Taking my waterproof hat when I go out walking
Bringing the cats in from the garden about 7.30pm
Put the heating on twice
Having a nice warm bath before bed
Wearing longer leggings so there is no gap around my ankles

Swapped out a light quilt for the duvet.

Nothing.

At least a month yet before I even think about autumn.

Putting the light on in the morning
Wearing a jumper (I haven't in months)
Wearing socks as goodbye sandals

Sitting in the car, waiting to pick DC up, got a jumper on, not worn since cold spring, scarf on and heated seats in car!

Started having porridge for breakfast.

Put the 13.5 tog duvet on when I changed the bed this weekend.

Wore cords to work and wearing a sweatshirt in the evenings.

Having hot baths at night.

Closing the back door during the day.

I made a stew yesterday and I have the heating on. It was such a disappointing summer weather-wise that I'm happy I can commit to Autumn now.

Hasn't really thought about it until your post, but wore a jacket out Saturday night, light on Sunday morning (admittedly 6am before work). Started closing curtains much earlier and bedroom window only minimally open at night.

Wearing socks so have to wear longer trousers and different shoes.
Hot water bottle
Mashed potatoes
Gloves

Stew and dumplings for dinner this evening…absolutely bloody delicious!

Wearing t-shirts, long trousers and trainers.

We had an oil delivery today and DH brought some wood from the log store up to the house for easy access

Started burning a scented candle in the room where I WFH. When it starts getting colder and darker I start doing that is it's a nice ritual and makes the room cosier. Basically do this between about September and April.

Sniffing the laundry as I can't tell if it's damp or cold.
I'm back under the duvet at night.

Rooted out my fluffy socks and put the heating on tonight. We came home from holiday recently and after doing the washing I have packed the summer clothes away. Planning soup and ginger cake for lunch at the weekend rather than barbecue and salads.

We never go higher than 4 tog. DH radiates heat. I sleep with a fan on me all night in the summer and no duvet. I have pulled the 4 tog duvet over me a few times recently- Autumn is coming!

Bedroom windows definitely open less widely at night now.

Stewed some apples tonight with cinnamon which we had with yoghurt.

Started making sure all lights are off and windows closed to avoid being invaded by the worst creatures known to man. Daddy Long Legs.

Summer clothes are consigned to the back of the cupboard. A duvet on the bed instead of just the cover and a light blanket.
Back in my bedsocks!

Putting spiders outdoors, where hopefully they will stay. 😱

Hot water bottle for my feet in bed

Ordered & received my logs & booked a chimney sweep!

Pulled my work cardi out of the wardrobe.

I had to wipe condensation off the bedroom window this morning!! It’s so autumnal here it’s ridiculous, we’ve barely had a summer and since 1st September it’s like a switch has been flicked.

Feeling miserable in the darker mornings and evenings.

Sunday roasts are back.
Electric blanket is out.
Dog walk with torch hat this evening.
Wore black tights the other day. And a gilet.

dehumidifying
stewing
casseroling
souping
snuggling