Winter time

I’m a keen skier and have skied all my life and of course, got my kids skiing too. So at this time of year, like to firm up my ski trip(s) and look forward to them. Looking forward to taking my grandchildren skiing when they’re old enough, prob 2027, when they’ll be 6 and 4 which are ideal ages. Don’t like the cold though, so I’ve become a bit of a specialist over the years in very warm clothing!!

Youngnanny

“Well, it’s finally winter time 🧊
It’ll be freezing in the morning — my car will be doing its usual ice-cube impression!
But I’m actually quite enjoying it. I’ve done my Pilates today, had a nice meal, and now I’m home with my candles lit, the humidifier on with some lovely essential oils, and plenty of throws and cushions around.
I’ve got my pyjamas on already, so I’m just settling in and making the most of the cosy side of winter.”
What the best about winter ⛄️

I’m not a fan of winter at all, I miss being outdoors a lot, but you make it sound so nice Youngnanny. I will endeavour to make the most of it and enjoy the nice things like you do.

My DD is a nurse and works permanent nights . She found out this morning that if she goes into her car app on her phone, she can press a symbol her car will turn its defrosting setting before she leaves work . She tried it out and she was able to get into a nice warm car .

Ali61

That sounds like the perfect day keepingquiet! As I get older I'm enjoying winter and Autumn more than the summer! Though I do love the spring when everything comes back to life after the long winter sleep. I love having an excuse to stay in and read or do crafty things. I've been making Christmas cards this afternoon with a lovely candle burning and my music playing - bliss! 😁

Thankyou it was a good day, although I can't say I love winter more. I think since I finished work I realise that every season has its positives, but I have to find them in the winter, when summer you don't have to think about it!
For me it is the opposite- I love to get outdoors even on cold winter nights!

Love winter. The sense of quiet peace. Slow mornings. The fire lit, a good book. And perhaps a walk by the sea if the sun comes out

I was born in the spring but love Autumn and Winter especially if we get snow. I love walking in it. Just wish our clocks could stay at one time all year. Takes me 2 weeks to get used to it.

That sounds like the perfect day keepingquiet! As I get older I'm enjoying winter and Autumn more than the summer! Though I do love the spring when everything comes back to life after the long winter sleep. I love having an excuse to stay in and read or do crafty things. I've been making Christmas cards this afternoon with a lovely candle burning and my music playing - bliss! 😁

I love winter but I have to admit it depends when you ask me. I love winter for the darkness, the cosy nights, Christmas (I had to say it!) but I love all the other seasons too. Spring because everything is so fresh and new, summer because everything is bountiful and full of flowers and veggies, Autumn because of the fabulous plant colours it brings and a sense that everything is dying and renewing. It's the cycle of life. Am I weird?

I love snow, but we never get enough much here. Not a fan of rain. First frost last night saw me picking the last of my tomatoes
But now we have retired, I can just curl up indoors if I do not like the weather.
Looking forward to all the bugs dying off.

While I have a good balance diet, my Vitamin D count is always poor in March despite trying to be out and about.

Bukkie

I was born in Autumn so there must be some truth in that theory although my Mum is a December baby and a sun worshipper. The good programmes are Strictly, All Creatures, I am Celebrity ....

I was born in winter and I've never been able to stand it !

Missiseff

The best thing about Winter is when it's over.

Yep !

BlueBelle

Hate winter and everything about it No candles or fires will make up for lack of light, warmth and sunshine

I agree wholeheartedly !!

merlotgran

Roll on summer. ☀️

Indeed !

You are certainly making feel cold as I am in Lanzarote but only for a week. I will admit I always feel at home amongst the Spanish people with being able to just about get myself understood with the Spanish that I have learnt

Good point Petra.

I would live winter if my house was warm.

I was born in July but hate everything about summer and love everything about autumn, winter and early spring., late spring means summer is round the corner. Yes, my aches and pains are worse but it’s worth it. I don’t begrudge people who love summer, each to his own.

My favourite thing about Winter is that I live in Spain. 18.5 degrees and sunny just about every day so far in November. Dark at seven pm. Sunrise at 7:45 am. Just been for a snack and a glass of wine looking over the Med, all sparkly with the sunshine. Walking at the beach keeping our eyes peeled for dolphins. Lunch yesterday overlooking a white village, with sugar cube houses tumbling down the mountainside. A dozen eagles circling overhead. Spaniards wearing full on puffa jackets and scarves. Home made chili for dinner. Best of all, no grey skies and no chilling damp getting into my bones. Not smug; I fully appreciate how lucky we are.

What you just said!🤣 Except my car lives in the garage.....enjoy

Just as this really cold weather comes in, I have men in replacing my boiler! Which means I'm trying to keep out of their way while also trying to keep track of what they are doing... at the moment I've just discovered that they are working on putting a flue through my roof - instead of what was intended this morning, changing some radiators.
I'm alternately too cold and too stuffy with a blow heater.

Yesterday was hell. Like being in a big ship's engine room, incredibly noisy; but freezing cold. Today has been quieter, thank goodness.
All this means I haven't really registered 'winter'! as I haven't been warm enough to think of going outside....

Winter is a good excuse to stay in bed longer with electric blanket on. I have rheumatoid Arthritis and the cold just makes it so much worse, so I need to keep as warm as I can and yet still exercise. So once up it will be a slow walk to the shops, a hot drink and then home to the log burner lit, put my pjs on and cosy up for the night. Roll on spring

The best thing about winter is putting on my fleece lined slipper boots, making a mocha and settling down to an after oon with my knitting.
The worst thing is ... well winter really. Roll on summer and flip flops.

I am pretty ill and not able to do a lot but my husband took me out in the car to places near us where I could see the Pentlands and the Ochils covered in light snow. So beautiful. There is no snow down here in the city. I love all seasons as the seasons I will see become fewer.

Agree with Missiseff, best thing about winter is when it's over 🥶

I love cold frsty weather, which is what we have right now. I do hope it lasts.