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... · 06-25-2003, 10:17 AM

It's hot, it's muggy, and the tourists come out in droves. Winter is so much nicer - the weather is better and the days are shorter, which makes it perfect for long walks in the park or long drives in the country. Of course, the best thing ever is to curl up with a chilled wodka double (neat, of course, and everyone knows you burn in Hell for ruining good wodka with a mixer) and a Wagner CD spinning in the stereo. A good book helps a lot, as well.

So tell me, summer people - what's so great about that season? It seems that many people greet the summer with abandon - why not the same for the winter?

Oxidizing Material · 06-25-2003, 10:39 AM

No school

Demosthenes · 06-25-2003, 11:01 AM

no snow
no cold drafts
warmth
longer days
sun = natural mood elevator
you can actually run around in rain and enjoy it
flowers
birds
trees in full season
delicious vegs and fruits from farmer's market
perfect ice cream time
sunny
bright (an actual legal use of the word)
less clothings to wear
more flesh of your favorite sex visible
swimming

winter? it's cold, dark, dreary, and damn depressing

Daisy · 06-25-2003, 12:14 PM

I like the longer days, but as soon as summer starts, they get shorter.

Fresh tomatoes and charcoal-grilled dinner.

That's about it for me.

I like spring and autumn, though. And most of winter, except for the darkness (SADD).

shome42 · 06-25-2003, 01:01 PM

I hate the goddamn summer. I hate the sun. I hate doing outdoor activities. The dark and the rain makes me happy. I love the cold. I love darkness.

Most people are surprised when I tell them the above, as I don't look or act like you're probably picturing.

MJones · 06-25-2003, 01:54 PM

Summer was great when I was kid: No school or job to worry about, I lived on the river, didn't have to pay a huge power bill for the air conditioning.

Now I'm all growed up, don't live on the river, work eight to five, and have to pay for power, it's just another season.

Dirty Dog

openeyes · 06-25-2003, 06:05 PM

Soft summer nights. (I like humidity to a point anyway-if the sun isn't out and I don't have to exert myself.)

Long days of light seem less confining.

Greenness and the color of actual growing flowers.

Lots less laundry! (It takes a lot of material to keep my 6'6" kid clothed in the winter.)

Sparkling lakes (as opposed to frozen ones.)

Crickets and fireflies.

Open windows.

(I don't like everything about summer, but that's not what you asked, so I won't list the negatives.)

Monkeybot · 06-25-2003, 06:23 PM

Hey, I'm with the ellipsis. I intensely dislike the heat and humidity of summer, especially given what it does to my hair.

Give me autumn any day!

mongrel · 06-25-2003, 06:27 PM

I can walk without looking like a friggin robot. My whole body stiffens up in the cold(thanks to an old injury), making it a lot harder to do anything.

No runny nose.

Much lower power bills.

Much less washing.

Fresh air gets into the house, 'cause I can open the windows, and leave the doors open.

No foggy mornings(like this morning).

I'm much more comfortable in shorts and a t-shirt, than I am with 3-4 layers on.

And most importantly, beer tastes much better when the weather's hot.

Basically, if the temperature's between about 20C to 43C, I'm a happy boy. Roll on, December!

safeinacell · 06-25-2003, 07:00 PM

Ihave but 2 reasons for liking summer they are, however, quite compelling (to me at least.)
1) The women wear less.
2) I'm not freezing my arse off.

06-25-2003, 10:17 AM	#1
... Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: United States Posts: 229	Why is summer so popular? It's hot, it's muggy, and the tourists come out in droves. Winter is so much nicer - the weather is better and the days are shorter, which makes it perfect for long walks in the park or long drives in the country. Of course, the best thing ever is to curl up with a chilled wodka double (neat, of course, and everyone knows you burn in Hell for ruining good wodka with a mixer) and a Wagner CD spinning in the stereo. A good book helps a lot, as well. So tell me, summer people - what's so great about that season? It seems that many people greet the summer with abandon - why not the same for the winter?

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06-25-2003, 10:39 AM	#2
Oxidizing Material Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Somewhere where I don't know where I am Posts: 2,069	No school

06-25-2003, 11:01 AM	#3
Demosthenes Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: a speck of dirt Posts: 2,510	no snow no cold drafts warmth longer days sun = natural mood elevator you can actually run around in rain and enjoy it flowers birds trees in full season delicious vegs and fruits from farmer's market perfect ice cream time sunny bright (an actual legal use of the word) less clothings to wear more flesh of your favorite sex visible swimming winter? it's cold, dark, dreary, and damn depressing

06-25-2003, 12:14 PM	#4
Daisy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Halfway out the door... Posts: 788	I like the longer days, but as soon as summer starts, they get shorter. Fresh tomatoes and charcoal-grilled dinner. That's about it for me. I like spring and autumn, though. And most of winter, except for the darkness (SADD).

06-25-2003, 01:01 PM	#5
shome42 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 1,001	I hate the goddamn summer. I hate the sun. I hate doing outdoor activities. The dark and the rain makes me happy. I love the cold. I love darkness. Most people are surprised when I tell them the above, as I don't look or act like you're probably picturing.

06-25-2003, 01:54 PM	#6
MJones Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Lincoln, AL Posts: 1,048	Summer was great when I was kid: No school or job to worry about, I lived on the river, didn't have to pay a huge power bill for the air conditioning. Now I'm all growed up, don't live on the river, work eight to five, and have to pay for power, it's just another season. Dirty Dog

06-25-2003, 06:05 PM	#7
openeyes Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,215	Soft summer nights. (I like humidity to a point anyway-if the sun isn't out and I don't have to exert myself.) Long days of light seem less confining. Greenness and the color of actual growing flowers. Lots less laundry! (It takes a lot of material to keep my 6'6" kid clothed in the winter.) Sparkling lakes (as opposed to frozen ones.) Crickets and fireflies. Open windows. (I don't like everything about summer, but that's not what you asked, so I won't list the negatives.)

06-25-2003, 06:23 PM	#8
Monkeybot Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,102	Hey, I'm with the ellipsis. I intensely dislike the heat and humidity of summer, especially given what it does to my hair. Give me autumn any day!

06-25-2003, 06:27 PM	#9
mongrel Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North of the South Pole Posts: 5,177	I can walk without looking like a friggin robot. My whole body stiffens up in the cold(thanks to an old injury), making it a lot harder to do anything. No runny nose. Much lower power bills. Much less washing. Fresh air gets into the house, 'cause I can open the windows, and leave the doors open. No foggy mornings(like this morning). I'm much more comfortable in shorts and a t-shirt, than I am with 3-4 layers on. And most importantly, beer tastes much better when the weather's hot. Basically, if the temperature's between about 20C to 43C, I'm a happy boy. Roll on, December!

06-25-2003, 07:00 PM	#10
safeinacell Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 304	Ihave but 2 reasons for liking summer they are, however, quite compelling (to me at least.) 1) The women wear less. 2) I'm not freezing my arse off.

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