Ardene5 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hi Having just watched the weather forecast for the coming week it seems that there is going to be a change in the wind direction and the weather. Rain & wind is the forecast for the early part of the week but then the Low pressure over the UK will move North East towards Denmark. This means that the wind will move in direction to come from the North and snow is forecast for the Highlands of Scotland. Does this mean Winter is coming early? (For anyone interested the wind moves anti clockwise around a Low pressure and clockwise around a High pressure). So should we all be stocking up on feed and bedding for our girls? Best regards Ian & Valerie William & Harry Missy & Millie Dogs 9 Hens + + large covered run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 It certainly feels wintry here. I have 2 cardigans on and a scarf round my neck. Beautiful day though, till about 2pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I've been very cold but was off colour so not sure if that was the reason Anyway BBC weather shows us having a 3 degree night on Friday...brrrrr. I do love this time of year though. It's October tomorrow Buffie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 - obviously my own central heating is operating again then - cotton T Shirts and bare legs are order of the day here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I love Autumn too. The leaves are falling already here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 There's a definite 'nip' in the air in the mornings when I let the girls out but yesterday mid-morning I was sitting in the garden with a cuppa enjoying the warmth of the sun.........beautiful :D I love Autumn........has to be my favourite time of year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'll be able to start the christmas thread soon Buffie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Why wait? I bought my first bag of sprouts of the season at Waitrose yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 ooooh Anne don't temp me, next month f you care to join me Buffie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 It is next month tomorrow...so you're on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Ok we'll start tomorrow. I need no encouragement. Buffie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'll be able to start the christmas thread soon Buffie x yes please Then I can talk about all the things I'm making for pressies and where I've decided to put the tree this year and all the nice decs I've already seen and the books that are coming out soon........... i'm going now........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Only a few hours to wait Buffie x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I love Autumn too I'm also really looking forward to Christmas this year. It will be Bogwoppit's first and he won't remember it - but I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMike Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 tcha! it's not winter until there's snow on the ground Still haven't turned the central heating on (wife is going a bit blue though ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMike Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 oh, and my local Tesco has had a Christmas aisle for the last 3 weeks!! Chocolate advent calendar anyone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 tcha! it's not winter until there's snow on the ground Still haven't turned the central heating on (wife is going a bit blue though ) Do you use a colour chart Mike to know when she's cold enough to warrant heating. Buffie x LOL's We haven't got the heating on here either yet although it was tempting yesterday. I just put more layers on. I think the michelin man look is the way to go this year We've got horrendous rain here today and I need to go into town. I'll be looking like a drowned rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 This is where the joys of a woodburner are to be found especially when you have loads of off-cut wood stashed away from a builder friend I think that the only things that people will be buying in the cash strapped winter will be jumpers and lots of them I too love autumn but it is looking a bit more like winter for the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I can't believe you lot are looking forward to planning.............that word!........already. I can feel my blood pressure rising at the thought of it. Crowded shops, screaming kids, enforced charades, family wars and arguments (sorry I meant lovely family drinks round the open fire). Oh my god I'm hyperventilating, must go lay down and think of next years summer holiday to soothe me. Maybe as I have chickens this year their calming influence will give me the strength to survive my mother and his mother and alcohol in the same room By the way I do love Autumn but my joy of it is marred by what is looming ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Gosh I hope it is not winter yet! We failed to make hay on our fields this year and I haven't managed to find anyone to sell me any, so I don't know what poor Sam (the horse) will be eating this winter . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I am most definately with you Mostin bah humbug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 We haven't turned our central heating on yet. We don't do it till you can see your breath indoors. Have arranged for the chimneys to be swept so will be lighting fires very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I had the stove lit last night as it was cold. I hate being cold It's not too clever here today, cool and pouring with rain, mind you, we've not had any rain for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Have had the woodburner on for the last 2 nights, need more wood! OH and I are working all over Christmas but at least we'll be together. Am I not supposed to buy swede or parsnips until after the first frost? (Mother keeps telling me). Kimmy x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Gosh I hope it is not winter yet! We failed to make hay on our fields this year and I haven't managed to find anyone to sell me any, so I don't know what poor Sam (the horse) will be eating this winter . I'm sure I've seen a hay for sale sign near me - I'll keep my eyes peeled. No heating on here yet - we normally manage to go until the last week in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
