Did we have a summer season?

Tattynan, the nights are definitely drawing in! It was so miserable out there today, that I had the heating on 'low' to lift the dank chill in the house. As you say, the leaves are beginning to 'turn'.....nevermind, though - there could just be an Indian summer on the way!

Hope so Marelli - don't fancy getting the socks out just yet.

I have put on a fleece tonight. I might look for my bed socks too.

Do you know, I think I'll be glad to see the back of August, we will all be able to drop the pretence of summer and just get into cosy clothes. Roll on winter - you know where you are with winter - no pretence.

I've got my slippers on today...instead of bare feet around the house as usual. That means it's getting colder! baubles, I've been looking longingly at a woolly cardigan I got out of the charity shop a fortnight ago!

Marelli deprive yourself no longer, there's nothing to be gained. Yield to the temptation, give in to it, embrace it!

Oh all right then! I think the sun will shine tomorrow, but I can wear my cardi on Wednesday when I go out with my 'lurking' gransnetter pal for lunch, because it's going to rain then.

Dirty days have September, April, June and November
From January until May, the rain it raineth every day
And all the rest have 31 without a single blink of sun
Except for February which has 28 days drear
And 29 in each Leap Year
And if any should have 2 and 30
They'd be just as wet and twice as dirty.

Went to visit my ancient Uncle in his carehome this afternoon.
He asked what had brought me out on such a dismal day. I told him that I was fed up being cooped up in the house and he said 'I hope you are not expecting me to cheer you up!' So we sat in the conservatory in companionable misery, listening to the rain on the roof and watching it overflow from the guttering. I felt the better of that and he said he did too.

Granny23

Granny23 Love your rhyme

Granny23 - I can picture you both sitting there quite cosily!

Help, I dropped OH off at station as usual this morning and there is something very odd going on outside. The colour of the sky has changed from grey/black to blue and I was almost blinded by the light from a strange yellow sphere. Who should I report this to? Could it be a UFO?

Had you been smoking wacky baccy?

I don't wish to incite envy, but the summer has been lovely here - another day of bright sunshine today. The forecast is good for next week, when Annobel arrives. It is not as hot as last week, but I prefer it to be around 21C for walking.

I say this very quietly and could do with tiny writing too, but actually here, August hasn't been too bad. We've just had rather excitable weather. A lot of sun with periodic visits from Thor turning the hose on us followed by more sun. So can't grumble. (I love the rhyme too Granny23)

Jeni if that's the effect I could be tempted. Nfk & Greatnan I am a tad (ok more than a tad) envious but I don't begrudge you - enjoy. I'm off to work now and will thoroughly enjoy my short journey.

Panic over, authorities stand down, normal service resumed in the time it took me to get here.

Well, do tell us what it was! Not a UFO?

I've just put my washing out and am not giving in to Autumn yet. As on another thread, my glass is half full and I plan to eat outside on Saturday when the whole family should be here. No, I'm not using the 'B' word yet but just thinking it.

In terms of not needing coats, tights, central heating etc yes it was summer so that bit was OK. I usually like a light tan to replace my seasonal mauve extreemeties and I have that but wouldnt have it wasnt for a very windy golf course. I'm off to Italy next week for an extra special holiday (Great rail journey) a present from DH for a nasty birthday coming up after Xmas and then I shall settle down to it being Autumn and the run up to Xmas. the difficult bit for me is after Xmas - cannot stand January and February so will try to get a cheap winter sun break. Once we get into March and the things begin to grow I get more hopeful. At least I wont be on a diet (only maintenance) this year so if I want a dumpling or two I can have them.

greatnan

susie Orient Express?

Granny23 That rhyme great I hope you don't mind but I have put it on my FB page but I promise I will not take the credit for it

Me too! It will spread like wildfire.