To start an autumn appreciation thread?

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I mean, come tomorrow I'll be able to say "next week, in autumn" and it'll be more or less true, even though the first couple of weeks of September are usually pretty summery here.

I'm looking forward to
The leaves changing colour
Wearing coats again
Frosty mornings
The kids being back at school (sorry, kids!)
Eating porridge for breakfast
Being able to go hiking without worrying about ticks, midges or thunderstorms

@YellowandGreenToBeSeen

I still want a hot summer.

Same here. Why are people banging on about autumn when there's hardly been a summer?

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/4317974-Ideas-to-make-the-coming-autumn-lovelier-or-at-least-a-little-more-bearable

There’s a similar thread already that you might like.

I love autumn 😍

Anyone can have soup, home made bread and hot chocolate any time as well.

Why do people romanticise Autumn so much anyway? Those crisp leaves are invariably soggy with persistent rain for a start.

I love autumn, it has always been my favourite time of year. Good weather is a bonus instead of an expectation (which often lets you down) and I've never been a sun worshipper anyway.

The horse chestnut leaves are changing colour already...

I love Autumn, it just has such a cosy feel to it. But I'm pissed off we've barely had a summer so I'm hoping there's a bit of a heatwave first.

What has happened to summer - this is the question?? For the last few years (unless my mind is playing tricks in me), August was at least 30 degrees for weeks on end. The kids rooms were too hot, they had to decamp into the basement floor for the majority of the school holidays. The heat was unbearable (in London - I guess it’s better near the coast). But this year is a washout.

Maybe Autumn will be clear and sunny? That would be nice..

I seem to recall it was 30 degrees for about a week in July? This is in London. The carpet fitter wouldn’t work that week because of the heat. But that’s all we had.

Now craving porridge! Looking forward to changing my seasonal decor, yes I'm one of them

I love Autumn too. I prefer the light nights of summer but have never enjoyed the heat. Tbh our recent summer weather has been perfect for me 😄

But as someone who has a baby due in September I'm especially excited about Autumn this year. I'm looking forward to Autumn walks with DH, DS and the baby. Going pumpkin picking and lots of other fun Autumn activities 😁

I've been feeling that way this week. I'm ready for the change in season. It feels a bit like we're in limbo at the minute with warm rain. If I wear a coat I'm sweating, if I don't wear a coat I'm soaked in rain. I don't know what to wear for this weather. No doubt come January I'll be ready for the heat again.
I've already started putting together my hot chocolate station for the kids for after school and looking forward to cozy weekends in front of the fire and a good movie.

YABU as we haven't had a summer yet!

I have to be honest I don't get all the autumn love - it isn't like New England. Where I live it is usually damp and miserable

YADNBU. I love autumn

Autumn thread here too with some nice ideas

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/4317974-Ideas-to-make-the-coming-autumn-lovelier-or-at-least-a-little-more-bearable

@BeBraveAndBeKind

I love autumn too. The colours and the beautiful light quality and the crunch of leaves. Not to mention hot chocolate and snuggly blankets on the sofas. It's the best season.

I have snuggly blankets on the sofas all year! Even here (SE) there can be chilly evenings in summer - esp. in the sort of summer we’ve had this year.

For the last week Iv been craving Autumn- I know that sounds dramatic but that’s the best word to describe it.

time to get out my slow cooker.....stew and dumplings incoming

was looking at some slow cooker liners. never use it in spring/summer

I saw a group of geese flying today, made me think that winter is on the way.

I love autumn.
I love the smell of it. Can't put my finger on it but there's a distinctive smell to it.

While I'm sad about getting rid of summer in my garden, I start to look forward to new options for spring.

Summer has been very disappointing as much of my garden has, strangely, been chomped away and I've had barely any veg.

Also love wearing scarves and hats and going for chilly walks with the dog.

Bring it on.

Love Autumn. My favourite season.
Frosty or foggy mornings.
Leaf shuffling.
Cosy dark evenings.
Lovely dark mornings....hate being awake at stupid o'clock because it's so bright and the birds start tweeting at 4amt
And the best bit...It's countdown to Christmas!!

I'd like the skip most of autumn and winter and bundle head first into spring.

Fully with you- I love autumn! And winter. September to December is my favourite time of year. Just thinking about Autumn being just around the corner makes me feel all fuzzy and nice inside.

@DroopyClematis I know what you mean about the smell!

Bah humbug! Not a fan of Autumn or Winter I'm afraid 😠

Hate autumn. Already the sunrise at 6am is getting to me as so late. Have to be up very early to work

Nope full on Spring/ Summer girl here . I just don't enjoy the decay and inevitable slide into freezing cold and bare trees .