Cate in NZ Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I think summer's over . I'm sitting here at work and it's pretty freezing. I've even resorted to putting my little fan heater on 'cos I'm so cold and have been seeing a series of babies, all in nappies and not much else. I really can't remember ever having to get this heater out of it's cupboard quite so early in the year before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Yes - its over - I had to put the heating on at home last night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Over? When did it start? Summer, was that the day at Blenheim Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 It's felt autumnal here for days but it's the first day when I've felt cold and have had to resort to a fleece. I love autumn and winter as I don't enjoy hot weather at all so I get excited at the prospect of frosty, misty mornings and wrapping up warm in front of the fire but this year feels different as we've not had a summer. You can't help but feel cheated, can you. Still..........I hope it's a beautiful autumn with gorgeous colours in the trees and plenty of leaves to kick through. Lots of bonfire smoke in the air to sniff, sloes on the Blackthorn for Sloe Vodka, jewel berries on all the hedgerows, conkers and sweet chestnuts. Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas to look forward to as well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Went to a football match last night, took Gloves with me and used them!! tho the weather today is Brilliant, Walked a few miles this morning on the Malvern Hills (Worcestershire-Edward Elgar territory) in glorious sunshine - Ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 It was just 5 deg here this mornign and a faint mist in the air - need my winter PJs now - sprnting down the garden in a short nightie and wellies at 6am this morning wasn't fun... the chooks were laughing at me! It doesn't normally get this cold until the Michaelmas Fair comes to town at the end of September/beginning of October I'm not keen on the winter, much prefer heat and sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I quite like cold crisp days. Unfortunately we tend to get the raging hooligan winds too that add an extra wind-chill of -300 deg C. I spend half my time chasing plastic bottles that are awaiting the the twice yearly recyc collection. Doesn't snow much here now though, and I doubt I'll ever see the sae freeze again! Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I think it's a blip and warmer weather will return tomorrow. With the rain Autumn doesn't start until Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Definite nip in the air, brilliantly sunny though, an absolutely beautiful day. We're heading towards my favorite time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Autumn doesn't start until Sunday I was kind of hoping it would start towards the end of October Very chilly but sunny here today. I went to a few DIY places on a retail park this morning, and walking around the garden areas could have done with a pair of gloves on to go with my fleece I am sure this coming winter was predicted to be very cold but dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 We had 1.9 this morning it's no wonder my feet were cold karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I hope it starts when we can replace our boiler and have heating Hopefully after next week when we have time to sort it out and not on so many deadlines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I had to s"Ooops, word censored!"e the windscreen on the car this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 We had to put the fire on today - tried the heating for the first time this year and, of course, it didn't work Never mind - what a glorious day! LOVE this kind of weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 It was fantastic here today too, beautiful sunshine but a really sharp cold wind. Not long and we'll be crunching through those leaves one the way too and from school! I love it when seasons change, no matter what they are, spring to summer summer to autumn, autumn to winter, I think its really exciting! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 It was very nippy today and I've had my big thick polo neck jumper on most of today-was on a school trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 LOVE LOVE LOVE !!! this weather Went walking the dog at 6am this morning, all quiet, "Ooops, word censored!"ody about and really cold - fab!! Off in the caravan touring Cornwall next week so hope it stays like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 We go away in our caravan all year round, but it feels even more special when it's cold...as it is so warm and cozy in our caravan. Love Halloween & bonfire night & our birthdays are both in Autumn (October)! Adore frosty crisp mornings - I will have to make up a doing the chickens in the cold outfit. Best get the knitting needles busy & knit some fetching woolies! I need to order some coal for the fire. We've got plenty of wood, but it spits & makes me jump! Plus I like to find faces in the coal when it's burning. It's getting near that time of year when we roast chestnuts in our special pan in our fire! The chimney needs a sweep first! Time to call in Humphery Puller our chimney sweep! Always tickles me his name, but he's lovely! All the berries are on the holly trees in our garden already & also on the Laurel trees. The conkers on the horse chestnut tree are huge already too and it won't be long until the plonk onto my cube roof! I've dug out my jumpers & bought some sweater dresses & leggings. I hate being cold, so when I go out I look like a snowman! I think it will be warm clothes going with me to France in 2 and a half weeks time! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Emma, we go away more in the autumn and winter in the van than we do the summer. Its really cosy. And I love waking up and peeping out the blinds to see the frosty/dewy ground. oh and Im one of these people who has to have their windows open ALL YEAR round, today my bedroom ones have been wide open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Yes i agree Autumn is really & truly here. It was so dark this morning Teddy refused to go for a walk in the woods The overnight temp was just 1 degree and i wore a cardi for work for the first time in ages! OH is just lighting the fire as i type so it must be cold!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 You can't beat a proper fire can you Emma?? My newbie chickens - Rolo, Bounty & Smartie have beenn popping in and out of the eglu all afternoon for a warm up. They've got a bit of extra bedding in the nest tonight as all three huddle up in there! When they move into the cube with the older girls, I can see all 6 cramming into the nesting box - Bless! They will all be geting blankets over their houses if it stays this cold this week! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 The chimney needs a sweep first! Time to call in Humphery Puller our chimney sweep! Always tickles me his name, but he's lovely!Emma.x He did our chimney last year Emma, and I did smile when I heard his name Getting hold of a good sweep is really hard, they seem to be few and far between karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 just watching Chelsea on the telly play in the champions league, Im sat here in a fleece and slippers anc cannot believe members of the crowd (including children ) are in short sleeved footy tops Brrrrrrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Time to call in Humphery Puller our chimney sweep! Always tickles me his name, but he's lovely! Emma.x Humphrey is our chimney sweep too !! What a co-incidence. I have read a really good book called "Snowball Oranges" by Peter Kerr. It's about a Scottish family who go to live in an old "finca" in the mountains of Majorca. There are some really funny moments in the book, particularly the old local tradition of sweeping a chimney with a live chicken. We could put Humphrey out of work if we followed this tradition. No way! If you enjoy a bit of light reading, have visited Majorca,and love chickens, you would enjoy this book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I lit the stove this evening, must bring all the kindling and logs nearer the house. I hate the cold, but love fresh air, so there's always a window open - I just wrap up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
