Snowy Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I've started doing a 4 hour night shift once a month and have just got home after this month's. I went to work last night at 10pm and it was still light - just. I've just come home (it's now 3.30am) and the horizon is red with streaks of light in the sky and the dawn chorus is just getting started! It's lovely out there - I stood outside for a few minutes just enjoying hearing nothing but the birds! Ah well, just thought I'd share it. Off to bed now .... zzzzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 How lovely! I love to be awake at dawn chorus time - it somehow seems magical! (I don't fancy the night shift though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 It is lovely to be awake when very few others are, it is as though the fresh clean day full of possibilities is all yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I am often woken by the birds they do make a racket where I live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 when OH is away I often leave my bedroom blinds open at night -not overlooked & am woken by the new day & birds its lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I was woken at 2 this morning by a monster headache/migraine Shuffled off downstairs for some pills and to lay down on the sofa to recover. Finally at 3.45 I felt well enough to go back to bed but was shocked that it was starting to get light The red streaks were gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) We have to dive out of bed to shut the windows when Indiana the cockerel starts up. He is SOOOO loud! Its getting earlier & earlier Edited June 25, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 We have to dive out of bed to shut the windows when Indiana the cockeral starts up.He is SOOOO loud! Its getting earlier & earlier Do none of your neighbours complain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 The dawn chorus here is so loud that I roll over and put my ear plugs in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 We have to dive out of bed to shut the windows when Indiana the cockeral starts up.He is SOOOO loud! Its getting earlier & earlier Do none of your neighbours complain? We don't have any Next door is up for sale, & whenever anyone comes around I make sure I go out & set Indy off,so they know whats in store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 We have to dive out of bed to shut the windows when Indiana the cockeral starts up.He is SOOOO loud! Its getting earlier & earlier Do none of your neighbours complain? We don't have any Next door is up for sale, & whenever anyone comes around I make sure I go out & set Indy off,so they know whats in store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I also love it in the early morning when there is no one about. I walked the dog this morning at 6am (not quite 3.30 am I know! ) but I didnt see anyone apart from 2 lovely wood pigeons, I love wood pigeons. The sun was so warm aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I really am bad at getting up in the morning but on the days I drag myself out of bed at an early hour I seem to find I enjoy the day more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I was up at 3.30 this morning I went downstairs to get a drink and didn't need to switch any lights on at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 I was up at 3.30 this morning I went downstairs to get a drink and didn't need to switch any lights on at all But a lot more bearable in summer, hate not being able to sleep in winter I still haven't recovered - getting too old to work nights, I certainly couldn't cope with a full time night job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 When I was on the wards, we did "internal rotation" which meant doing a week of nights every couple of months. I always hated them in anticipation, but once I was on them, I really enjoyed it (if that makes sense). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I sometimes have to do part of the week days and part nights now that really messes your body clock up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
