TravelingChris Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 It isn't just my estimation- daffodils starting to bloom, quince has already been blooming for weeks, lots of the perennials have green growth, but now the birds are doing spring mating songs and we see evidence of nest building. Can you guess that I am not much of a fan of winter? Having two months of winter- Dec and Jan, is enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I shouldn't even read threads like this! Spring takes quite awhile to get here. We get more light, we'll eventually get daffodils in March, tulips in April, but in the last few years spring has stayed cool and wet into June. Bleah. I miss the California springs I grew up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I'm not a big fan of winter, either. That being said, the amount of pollen we have been experiencing is incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebastianCat Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I love spring, but wish the pollen would go away! Our allergy season is in full swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dreaming Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 It isn't just my estimation- daffodils starting to bloom, quince has already been blooming for weeks, lots of the perennials have green growth, but now the birds are doing spring mating songs and we see evidence of nest building. Can you guess that I am not much of a fan of winter? Having two months of winter- Dec and Jan, is enough for me. Here too! We've been watching birds the last 2 mornings on the deck-very distracting for dd trying to get schoolwork done! :) Two months of winter is too much for me! I really need to move to central FL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 We are in very early spring: winter aconites are flowering and the snowdrops are just beginning. My daffodils are shooting but it will take several weeks until they flower. Before that, there should be irises and crocus. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Jealous! The kids and I were just lamenting yesterday how spring should be starting. We've always lived in the southern US. Now that we're north of the border we've had snow since October, and I imagine it will be around for a couple more months. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Yes, I saw on the earliest daffodils so far. I went to the Botanical Garden yesterday, which is actually probably a zone colder than where I live, and I saw blooming crocuses (just a few), winter aconite, snowdrops, and a flower I didn't know. The Jessamine was also blooming as well as lots of Hellobores. In my yard, which is warmer since it has the protective effect of the forest and is somewhat elevated, (hot air rises however, if the elevation change is too much, it is still colder, I am at the right elevation change to have warmer winters and cooler summers). It looks like the forsythia in my garden is about to bloom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Yes, just gorgeous. I'm 'down south' right now, and I do not want to return to northern weather!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I wish I was in a warmer climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 We had -15 again last night... I can sympathize with you. We had -14 during the day yesterday. Can't tell you what it was after dark because I was snuggled in my bed with the electric mattress pad turned on HI! We live in northern ME right next to Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I think we had spring last Tuesday. It was 63 last Tuesday---but came with 3 inches of rain. Then by Friday we had over a foot of new snow on the ground. Another 6-10 inches are coming tomorrow so I think we are back to winter. Honestly if the snow stays off the roads (or it is at least warm enough for the salt to melt the ice off the roads) winter isn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 *fingersinears* lalalalalaaaaa! N'oreaster headed this way bringing up to 20 inches of snow. lalllallalaaaallalalaaa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Just got a couple inches of snow here. Yay snow. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I ran this morning in a tank top and shorts. I just hope this doesn't mean we'll have a long hot summer. But I'm with you - I love this weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 The high will be 65 degrees today and both of my children are wearing shorts. I'm wearing capri pants and loving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 We are still under snow. Ugh. I am ready for spring! On the bright side I think I might be making progress in talking dh into moving to Florida? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I'm not a big fan of winter, either. That being said, the amount of pollen we have been experiencing is incredible! I'm in FL too, and it rained a bit the other day and we had what looked like yellow chalk lines running down all the streets. It was crazy. I'm also tired of trying to keep the car clean. I've learned to like the yellowness of it these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 A friend just texted me to say another snow storm is coming. I think I'll plan a trip to Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 It's 65 degrees and slightly windy here in Nevada. BEAUTIFUL day!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I'm planting shrubs and trees. does that count? I prefer planting in the fall - then they have all winter to establish without me having to water them. it's still early enough I don't have to water for months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 This is our first winter in TX, and I'm really enjoying it too! We moved from northwest PA, where spring does not arrive until May. This is a very pleasant change. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbuchina Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 We've been having some spring-like weather here, too. I love it! However, I have lived here long enough to know that the weather here is fickle, and we will have several more cold snaps before Easter. Easter is always cold here, even if there have been weeks and weeks of warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 It snowed today. Twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I'm concerned that we are done with winter...watching the trees very closely to see if they're budding new leaves. Last year was so incredibly hot all the way until Thanksgiving. I can't wait to move and experience four seasons. Someday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeemama Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Under a Blizzard Warning here.... My DD8 was saying earlier "That groundhog was SO wrong! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 I saw that this morning on the news. Hugs to all those in bad weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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