lynn Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I live for the fall and winter months. I muddle through spring and summer just to get through to fall and winter again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 No. I hate winter. Snow is my Mortal Enemy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Me, too. I feel cheated out of a good snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I wish I could sympathize but I can't. Usually we're covered in snow and coping with single digit temps, paying high bills to heat the house and clear the driveway. Not to mention buying gallons of lotion to soothe our dry, itchy skin. I'm loving this mild winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Hedgehog Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Disappointed? :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: Oh wait, you're not joking.... Sorry, I am not missing that slippery yucky messy wet stuff for anything. My kids, on the other hand, would say yes, they wish for some snow. But not me. I hate the stuff. I also hate the cloudy dreary days, and am extremely thankful for the unusual amount of sunshine we've had this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 No, not at all! There was so much snow the past couple of winters that I'm thrilled to have a mild, dry winter. It's been so pleasant outside lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) . Edited February 12, 2012 by Annabel Lee lapse in judgement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 No, and I am annoyed that it was back to being in the 30's after spring like weather 80's. I was enjoying sending my children out without fussing with that they wear shoes, coats ect. Spring come back, my woodstove doesn't mind being idle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 The mild winter is going to be a serious problem for businesses around here, since our area is highly dependent on winter tourism to keep the lights on the rest of the year. So although personally I am looking forward to the end of the winter because our new house has the winter driveway from &^%&, I would rather see two or four massive snow storms. It still feels like winter hasn't really arrived yet. I haven't abandoned hope yet. Several winters ago, we had received very little snow until the Valentine's Day Storm dropped 40 inches. We went on to have pretty good St Patrick's Day and Easter storms that year as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Denisemomof4 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I live for the fall and winter months. I muddle through spring and summer just to get through to fall and winter again. :iagree: I'm TOTALLY with you here. Yes, I feel totally cheated. I have had to cancel our candle lit snowshoe event twice now. I won't be rescheduling this year. THis winter has been a HUGE disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm not disappointed, but it's definitely a weird feeling. Like winter never came. I am really glad I never followed through with getting everyone ice skates, and stockpiling mittens. At this point they would have grown out of them by next year. :glare: I guess yeah, I do feel cheated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Well, I do wish if it was going to be cold that it would at least snow, and we are only at 37% of normal water levels but even with that... :party: no, no and heck no. I start pretending in February that since the days are getting longer spring must be just around the corner. I hate December and January. We usually have to take a trip someplace warm by this time but I don't feel the need this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 The kids were disappointed, especially the ones who got sleds for Christmas. Annual sledding party at church was cancelled. The snow derby was rescheduled based on a forecast and ended up on a weekend with no snow. :glare: I certainly didn't miss winter. The prolonged fall (my very favorite season) was incredible. I was and still am suspicious of the weather and am not enjoying "spring" in February as much as I would if it were April because I feel like as soon as I get emotionally attached to spring we'll get a blizzard of massive proportions. My mom was telling me that she came across a similar weather pattern in the 1800's in upstate New York when she was doing some genealogical research. The weather had gone from an extended fall to a very late, harsh winter (no spring) and then summer. They were not able to harvest due to there not being enough time from frost to frost and turned into a famine of sorts. She said it was later attributed to a volcano erupting in Europe a few years earlier that had messed with the seasons. Weird. That doesn't seem to be happening here. We did get a tiny bit of winter, freezing and snow. So I'm really hoping that this is just spring in february and I'm also hoping that we don't have a warmer than usual summer, becasue we don't have AC and our house doesn't breathe well. Ugh!! Oh, and I'm not looking forward to the bug problem that will surely be worse this summer. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagglelim Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I live for the fall and winter months. I muddle through spring and summer just to get through to fall and winter again. I'll stand with you on this one! Up until one month ago, we lived in Florida where I would count the days until winter. The winter months meant a tiny respite from the continual oppressive heat. This year we celebrated Christmas with it being a toasty 85 degrees outside - yuck! We've since moved to Southern CA and I was SO hopeful for some cooler CA weather...meaning 50-60 degrees. :tongue_smilie: Nope. It's in the 80s. :glare: TOO WARM!!!! So. YES. I wish there had been more of a winter!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm not disappointed per se. This mild winter has meant I've been able to do stuff like wash litter boxes outside and windows when the dog has slobbered on them and the rabbit coop is in GREAT shape all the time. But I certainly don't mind a good, hard freeze. I love the quiet of a deep snow and being stuck in the house with nothing but a giant stack of books to get through. And I do worry about what this means for our cherry crop up here and my presonal garden. How is my garlic faring out there without a good freeze?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 The kids were disappointed, especially the ones who got sleds for Christmas. Annual sledding party at church was cancelled. The snow derby was rescheduled based on a forecast and ended up on a weekend with no snow. :glare: I certainly didn't miss winter. The prolonged fall (my very favorite season) was incredible. I was and still am suspicious of the weather and am not enjoying "spring" in February as much as I would if it were April because I feel like as soon as I get emotionally attached to spring we'll get a blizzard of massive proportions. My mom was telling me that she came across a similar weather pattern in the 1800's in upstate New York when she was doing some genealogical research. The weather had gone from an extended fall to a very late, harsh winter (no spring) and then summer. They were not able to harvest due to there not being enough time from frost to frost and turned into a famine of sorts. She said it was later attributed to a volcano erupting in Europe a few years earlier that had messed with the seasons. Weird. That doesn't seem to be happening here. We did get a tiny bit of winter, freezing and snow. So I'm really hoping that this is just spring in february and I'm also hoping that we don't have a warmer than usual summer, becasue we don't have AC and our house doesn't breathe well. Ugh!! Oh, and I'm not looking forward to the bug problem that will surely be worse this summer. :glare: Fascinating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. We've been known to get ice storms in March and April, and that seems MORE frequent when winter has been mild. And this is about as mild as it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 The mild winter is going to be a serious problem for businesses around here, since our area is highly dependent on winter tourism to keep the lights on the rest of the year. So although personally I am looking forward to the end of the winter because our new house has the winter driveway from &^%&, I would rather see two or four massive snow storms. It still feels like winter hasn't really arrived yet. I haven't abandoned hope yet. Several winters ago, we had received very little snow until the Valentine's Day Storm dropped 40 inches. We went on to have pretty good St Patrick's Day and Easter storms that year as well. We had a white Easter here a few years back. I thought the neighborhood would cancel the Easter egg hunt. Nope. Kids dug for eggs in the snow. It was deep too, massive. The kids and I were delivering a daily newspaper that winter AND I was 6 months pregnant. I cried....A LOT!! #!$@@ people wouldn't shovel their @#$@ sidewalks and life was generally miserable. My kids have been doing a weekly route now. They do it on roller blades and there has only been ONE week that they had to walk it. That was miserable for them as it took 3x as long. I'm very, very, thankful for that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Not feeling cheated at all -- it has actually been a HUGE blessing. We moved into our new home much later than expected and the good weather has given us a chance to get some outdoor projects done. Also, our heating bill has been MUCH lower than it would have been otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 :confused:oh yeah-I look forward to the cold weather-haven't had much of it this year....wondering if we're in for a surprise right before spring or if it's just done with already..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Sorry, but NO, we've had plenty of winter and snow so far mixed with ice, freezing drizzle/rain and the occasional sunny day with decent temps. I live for the sunny/melting days. The last few winters have been bears and I'll take this one over them any year. Come on over or up to enjoy our winter weather. Today is a balmy 25' to 27' and I'm loving the warmth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetobehome Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Basking in SUNSHINE, which is rare in winter where I live. I am excited about the warm 50 degrees today, I am so excited about warmer weather! Bring on the global warming! (I keep talking about moving south, but my hubby keeps saying to just stick it out here a few more years because with global warming, we will have southern climate here soon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Winter? Heck, I'm in the PNW and am still waiting for summer 2010. We did spend a wonderful, sunny, 50+ degree day at the zoo yesterday. Crowds were relatively light because of some game on television. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. We've been known to get ice storms in March and April, and that seems MORE frequent when winter has been mild. And this is about as mild as it gets. :iagree: I don't think we can count winter as over yet. I usually go without seeing my yard for a few months, we haven't had anything beyond a light dusting. I am nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) No. I'm so happy. We have no heater. I hate being in pain from the cold. Also, the lack of light during storms and such makes it really hard to get through my days. Edited February 6, 2012 by Sputterduck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Yes. I picked the first tick of the season off my pooch this a.m. :glare: I hate ticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 No. As far as I'm concerned it is still winter, and I cannot wait for it to go away. If I had it my way, I would never see snow again (not even a few flakes) and the temperatures would always be above 60 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Short? We didn't have any winter at all. We barely even had fall. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. We've been known to get ice storms in March and April, and that seems MORE frequent when winter has been mild. And this is about as mild as it gets. Yep, that what I think is going to happen this year. I am expecting to get wholloped come about March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom2011 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Disappointed? :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: Oh wait, you're not joking.... Sorry, I am not missing that slippery yucky messy wet stuff for anything. My kids, on the other hand, would say yes, they wish for some snow. But not me. I hate the stuff. I also hate the cloudy dreary days, and am extremely thankful for the unusual amount of sunshine we've had this winter. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. We've been known to get ice storms in March and April, and that seems MORE frequent when winter has been mild. And this is about as mild as it gets. This. I have a feeling winter isn't through with us yet. I've been loving the mild weather so I'm dreading what might be coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Inman Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 YES i am with you!! Here in Virginia Beach, while it might be nice to not have to run the heat, i had to run the AC during the last week of DECEMBER. I am tired of 9 months of summer. Tired of sweating. Had to dig a fan out for my son last week because it got so warm upstairs. I don't even want to think about the mosquitoes this year, we had bites all the way through November this past year. I swear they were roaming in gangs with switchblades this past summer/fall. My poor hand knits are lonely. I really want to wear them. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Disappointed and a little worried. Here in our valley we rely on the rain and snow-pack we get in the winter to water the crops and we've had less than 1/4 of what we usually get (which isn't much to begin with). It's been a dry dry winter. Not good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Winter? What is this winter of which you speaketh? Methinks I know it not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Not disappointed, but concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsey Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I've enjoyed the mild temperatures. I'm glad I'll be able to put in a garden sooner and that we haven't had to shovel or kill ourselves heating the house, but much of me is concerned about bigger issues. There is going to be a serious drought and almost certainly massive fires in my area of the country which often has 3-5 feet of snow during the winter. We've barely maintained 1 foot for most of this winter and had bare ground for weeks. My enjoyment of the mild winter is tempered by what it "means", I guess you could say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Absolutely...I'm missing winter. If I were in Germany I would have a roaring fire and be able to wear all my lovely sweaters, but here I sit in a short sleeve shirt. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Although I am enjoying the Spring like weather, I am praying we will get some more rain here & snow in the mountains before our winter ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in MI Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. We've been known to get ice storms in March and April, and that seems MORE frequent when winter has been mild. And this is about as mild as it gets. :iagree: We've had a couple snow storms and freezing rain. A lot of ice because of the snow melting then it getting cold, but nothing like we normally get. I'm pretty sure we'll get some more before winter is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radish4ever Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Here in NE Texas, it has been VERY mild!I have probably had the heater on a total of 10 days since November. :) I LOVE IT!! I hate winter, so I'm totally cool with skipping it. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 we skis.. about dozen time a year.. and only get to do 5 times this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I miss it! I keep wanting to get in the garden but its only Februrary! I am like you, I live for fall and winter. I feel so cheated this year. The trees even have buds on them :( That doesn't usually happen until April or so. So so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 No, I don't miss winter. The previous winter was crazy cold! I still haven't recovered from that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'm upset by how "up and down" this winter has been. We've had many days in the upper 70s - 80 even! But, we have also been highs in the 40s lows in the 20s. One week's laundry typically has shorts/tshirts and jeans/sweaters. But, I cannot face another summer of WEEKS over 100. That very idea makes me ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissamomof5 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 We are in Michigan and this has been the strangest winter I've ever spent here. We had one great snowfall where we got 15" in one day, but other than that we've hardly had any snow. It's been mid 30's to lower 40's almost the whole winter. The lakes haven't even really had a good chance to freeze around here...putting a real damper on ice fishing. :( I'm losing hope we're going to get much more winter this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 No. I hate winter. Snow is my Mortal Enemy. :iagree: The only thing I'm worried about is bugs. We battle with the ants every spring and one of my dogs is allergic to fleas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Ninja Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I muddle through spring and summer just to get through to fall and winter again. This is me! I love late fall and winter, and make myself endure summer by knowing winter will come again. I feel cheated out of winter this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 last year, I had the same issues. Gee, it's so nice, you'd think it was march. It was jan. about march or april, it seemed mother nature realized she'd slept through winter and decided to "do" winter. temps plummeted. We went to a hot springs at the lower elevations in the mts here for memorial day weekend. rain isn't that unusual that time of year - but there was new SNOW every morning. Several of our local ski resots were open late. Like the FOURTH OF JULY. Usually, april skiing is doing well. so, we'll see what winter decides to do this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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