Louisa Cornell, ladydawgfan, KateS and Kelly Ryan are the winners of Fun Contest Saturday!
Lori Austin's (aka Lori Handeland) An Outlaw in Wonderland has been named one of Publisher Weekly's Best Summer Books of 2013!!
A big CONGRATULATIONS to Goddesses Lori Austin (Lori Handeland) and Sabrina Jeffries for being named as RITA finalists for their historical romances BEAUTY AND THE BOUNTY HUNTER and A LADY NEVER SURRENDERS!
Sign up for our newsletter by filling out the JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER form in the right column of this page!
You know how you can spot the end of summer? It’s not by the official date of season change, or the start of school. It’s really more of a feeling, of little things that start to add up that tell me the end has come. You have probably noticed similar things that make you realize it is coming to an end.
Here’s a list from my world that tells me summer is over, man, it’s so over:
1. No one wants to swim anymore. Even the little kids are tired of it like they are tired of Mario 3. The big kids find the water too warm and not very refreshing. Neither do I. I want the pool to go away. I want it to be replaced with piles of leaves.
2. Plants that were so pretty and added so much color to the patio have gotten leggy and greedy for water, and they are not producing blooms. It feels like all I do is water plants, and for what? They aren’t pleasing my anymore, they are pissing me off. I want to kick them out and replace them with big football mums. That would show them. 
3. I am pissed off a lot. At dumb things, small things. But they all seem to be things that crop up when it’s really hot and humid. I admit I can get a little intolerant of my fellow mankind when I am hot, and these days I seem to be hot all. the. time. I’m pissed off right now because my dryer, which happens to be drying lots of graying summer t-shirts that have been washed too many times, is squeaking.
4. I hate all my summer clothes. ALL of them. If I put on another shapeless linen dress I will bang my head until I am senseless. But jeans are too hot and shorts are too overdone. I have a pair of green shorts I’ve been wearing for years. I should have retired them with some dignity, but I can’t, because they are comfortable and cool. I want to torch them in a ceremony in the middle of the street along with some flip-flops. I am ready for sweaters and jeans and boots!
5. The sight of a watermelon makes me want to gag. So does ice cream, peaches, and iced lattes. I want to eat stew and hot coffee drinks and oatmeal.
Yes, summer is over. But around here, it’s not really over for another month. September can be a real grind, just waiting and waiting for the season to change, and then, boom, one morning, it will be just a tinge cooler, and the air will feel a little less humid. And I will be my old bright and cheerful self again.
I promise.
What are the subtle signs around you that summer is over? Do you have any summer clothing items that should have been tossed but you can’t stop wearing? What are you looking forward to in the fall?
One lucky commenter today will win a set of the Secrets of Hadley Green books in celebration of our end of summer bash! (The Year of Living Scandalously, The Revenge of Lord Eberlin, and the Seduction of Lady X). Happy end of summer, goddesses!
148 Comments on “How To Spot the End of Summer”
You can track this conversation through its atom feed.
When it starts to get gloomy (weather is) eventhough it’s still summer, that’s when I know that summer is about to end and rainy season is coming. When it’s not that hot as it used to then.. aahhh yes.. summer is about to end. Hmm I have this cottony night wear (sort of a dress) that I love to wear coz it is comfy for me but it has small rip on the shoulders and the design on the front, the color that is, is fading but I still love wearing it.Hmm looking forward for the fall, the falling of the leaves and I know a new season is coming.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 4:57 am.
Night gowns should have their own blog, Ella. I bet we all have one we won’t part with, no matter how frayed it gets.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:20 am.
The seasons are crazy here. It’s not supposed to be this way but, it will be 90 degrees for a week then suddenly it will be 50 degrees.
The shortening of days is what does it for me. I am ultra aware of that for some reason.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:32 am.
Judy, Judy, Judy (I can just hear him saying it, but who was he, Humphrey Bogart?)
I know someone who is also very sensitive to the change in light. He was talking about the days getting shorter before I ever noticed it — seemed like one very long drag of hot sun to me.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:21 am.
Heh, no summer here. I am damn well over winter and wearing of sweat pants. Since I am off meds I am getting pissed way too easily. I was tempted to rip my boss a new one because he snapped at me and I don’t need that crap. I was also wickedly pissed at the boyfriend on New Guy’s mother because he snapped me for slamming a car door when I didn’t slam it at all.
I can’t wait to pull out my shorts and t shirts and get some colour on my skin as I am too pale.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:37 am.
I feel that way in the winter, so ready to get to summer! I can’t be pleased.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:22 am.
I have several items of summer clothes that I just can’t throw away, although I don’t even wear them anymore
Oh, and I hate my heels that look horrible from all the barefoot walking – I am ready for socks!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:45 am.
I forgot about my feet, but I don’t see how I could because I notice how gnarly they are every day from going barefoot!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:22 am.
I know its the end of the summer when it starts to get freezing in the mornings but still summer warm in the evenings driving me crazy with the windows. I close them in the morning then in the evening I open them. Hmph. getting sick of wearing shorts and dying to go around with pants on in public. Problem is its been too warm for pants for me to wear while I’m out walking around. Also I have a worn down nightgown I wear for bed every night and i still haven’t bothered to throw it away despite its worn out status. I still wear it to bed anyway.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:25 am.
Ah, Stonehawk, to have your problem. Sigh. Sounds heavenly
(open windows, that is)
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:23 am.
Julia, you are ever so lucky to spot the end of summer! Here in Belgium we haven’t had much of a summer – only some two weeks of nice & warm weather in August. It’s been like autumn in May, June, July and the first half of August.
As far as I can remember the last nice summer we had in 2003.
So we don’t hate the end of summer over here – we take what we can get!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:35 am.
That does it. I am moving to Belgium. We should trade places in the middle of the summer and get a taste, don’t you think?
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:23 am.
Wouldn’t mind doing that, Julia!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:29 am.
Oh Nickie, I feel your pain. It sounds like over here in little ol’ England. It rained. And rained. And rained. We were told we were in drought at Easter and then it rained every day for at least 2 months. We didn’t stay in drought very long… August only became sunny when the Olympics started!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:11 am.
Where do you live in England, Angharad? The second half of July I also spent in GB, visiting London, the isle of Man and Liverpool. We returned home on the day the Olypics opened and then it was blood hot in London.
Still, I can’t say we had a lot of rain those two weeks. Only one afternoon when in London (July 16th), and then on Man only in the evenings and one morning. In Liverpool it was also warm and sunny.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:28 am.
I live in Norfolk, the land of flat (it’s not that flat really). You certainly had some good weather! I went to festivals in those two weeks and it was a little on the muddy side!
Ooh, I’ve never been to the Isle of Man, did you like it?
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 4:13 pm.
Oh yes, the Isle of Man is a very interesting place! There are many relics from the times of the Celts and the Norman, and everything is so easy within reach!
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 6:12 am.
I know summer is coming to an end when I am tired of wearing short and light shirts all the time. I am so ready to get back to wearing jeans and sweaters. We’ve had a very dry summer and a watering ban so our lawn is not looking very good. Well, it’s better now since we’ve had some rain in the past 10 days and now we’re hopeful that Isaac will dump some on us this weekend.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:36 am.
It’s awful, but every time a hurricane comes through the gulf, we all hope it will hit Texas just so we can get rain and some relief. Apologies to everyone living on the coast for that, but it’s true!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:25 am.
Yeah, it is the end of summer around here. I was very pissed at the kids new dress code at school. The principal wanted to get away from “skinny” jeans. I have a skinny daughter. Jeans are supposed to be form fitting. They just are. That is the way they’re made. It also felt like the principal wanted the kids to dress just as dowdy as she does. Since we go to a private school, we were asked not to gossip with other parents, but I wonder if the principal knows that the gossip about her is whether or not to turn her into the show “what not to wear”???
I’m read for soup and stew days here as well. And sweats. And cozying up with a book instead of trying to cool off with a book. I’m ready for that cool rainy weekend where I put on a big pot of soup in the morning and everyone just snacks on it all day.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:09 am.
Soup to snack on sounds like a dream, like something I read in a book one day. I can’t believe it exists. We live on cold food now because it’s too darn hot to turn on ovens.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:25 am.
Working midnight shift, I notice the season change when its time to start bringing a sweatshirt/sweater when walking out the door at night. Then the sun just getting up there when I come home in the morning. Definately looking forward to fall this year and can’t wait until I no longer have to live with the air conditioner and can go back to sleeping with my blankies!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:09 am.
Around November, I turn the AC off, and I don’t turn on heat unless there is some freak winter storm. It’s so nice not to have hot or cold air pumping all day long!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:26 am.
The city pool closed on Sunday. That huge, empty space is a big sign.
There are empty school buses driving around practicing their routes.
Lots of kids in Walgreens buying pencils and paper.
I had a great, cool, loose pair of jean shorts that I would not get rid of. A few weeks ago I stepped into them and one of the holes got caught on my toe and “scritch!”. They’re done. Tears ensued.
I am looking forward to a quieter house. Dropping off youngest at college TODAY. Woot.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:21 am.
Quiet! That’s another one, Lori. When the kids go back to school (they did this week), the neighborhood is so much calmer.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:27 am.
Good riddance heat, humidity and stinks of summer.
Summer, I’m through with:
your stewing smells of body secretions (I’m looking at you, subway system) feeling guilty when I don’t visit the pool Dad so lovingly cares for
the same rotation of loose, light weight clothes over and over again – I want my layers back!
Hiding from the sun – the rash from common sunscreens is a nice touch – thx!
Now get the hell out of here.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:27 am.
Rashes from all sorts of things, like lotions…chafing…I mean seriously, life is hard enough.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:03 am.
You cracked me up this morning, Julia! I too am so ready for fall. Last weekend I stepped outside and actually felt…cool. It was about sixty six degrees. I don’t think we’ve seen sixties since February. I know summer will finally come to an end now! Not nearly soon enough, but it will. I think I do need to get rid of some clothes. I am bad about that. I am looking forward to being able to sit on the deck and read a book. I’m looking forward to having a campfire with my niece, and football. I’m looking forward to mums, pansies, and the leaves changing colors. Oh, and new television shows!
I couldn’t wait until fall. I made stew yesterday. For hours the aroma traveled through the house and taunted me. It was great! And I had chili about a month ago. Sometimes I can’t wait for a certain season to eat what I want!
Are those your plants being suffocated by rocks?
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:36 am.
Those are my plants being suffocated by rocks, yes. And if they aren’t careful, they might find themselves completely buried and paved over.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:04 am.
Since you and I are in the same area, I feel your pain, Julia! I’m ready for the crisp air, but I don’t like the cold. I like ‘COOLER’ not ‘cold.’
I have two pair of shorts that I wear around the house all the time, that I can’t wear in public. The zippers are broken, so they constantly have to be pulled up. I can wear big t-shirts around the house and no one sees them and they’re so comfortable and worn. I also have a dress that the hub absolutely hates that I got at Things Celtic. It’s a maxi dress that is a gorgeous leafy green, and it is SOOOOO comfy, I really don’t care if he likes it or not because I adore it and will throw it on with some flip flops to go to the store. Love those maxi dresses.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:44 am.
Bras! That’s another thing I hate in the summer. And I have to say I leave them off a lot when I am home. I am not someone who should go braless but HA. I’M DOING IT RIGHT NOW
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:05 am.
Oh, I wish I could! Mine get in my way enough as it IS, and if I went braless, they would be in my way all the time.
I pretty much have to sleep in mine.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:48 pm.
Usually in Iowa, we have a month or so of terrible hot, then in mid-September it starts to cool and the weather is lovely!!! I’m hoping it happens soon as it’s been terribly hot and dry here!! We were teased with 80 degree weather for a week. I hope it comes back soon as I’m done with 90.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:49 am.
That sounds heavenly, Carrie. Usually at the end of Sept I can feel a change coming. But I have water skied as late as November here.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:06 am.
Signs that summer is over? As much as I hate to admit it, I start to get the craving for Pumpkin Iced Coffee. I also start talking about going apple picking so I can make a homemade pie and my friends and I start discussing “stay home” plans, like potlucks and movie nights. Like you, I get sick of putting on the same dresses all the time, but the thought of pants makes me cringe. Mostly though? I start looking forward to the fall/holiday movie releases (Hello Les Miserables!)
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:52 am.
Oooh, I can’t wait for that one. Hugh Jackman. Yum
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:07 am.
This morning was a bit cooler with a nice breeze, but I know it will get warmer later. I love when the mornings are like that instead of walking outside into a wall of humidity. I’ve also noticed some more leaves on the ground, but all the trees are still green. It’s like they’re shedding before changing color.
I was just in the craft store the other day and all the fall stuff is out. I bought a bag of pumpkin spice simmering potpourri which I can’t wait to use and sip on some warm cider and burn my candles again. I love the smell of fall.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:52 am.
SuzyQ I think I will cry. I want to come and smell your house sooooo bad
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:07 am.
I know that summer is nearly over because we had out Late Summer Bank Holiday, and by the fact that I sit there reading my book and start to imagine how nice it’ll be to be reading my book by the fire while the rain sheets itself down the window.
I a
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:05 am.
Oops!! That wasn’t supposed to happen!
I also catch myself thinking about how I can’t wait til next summer when I can laze outside in the sunshine and go to the beach. Stuff that technically I can do now… Though today it’s a little grey and overcast so not a good day for lazing outside.
Plus the mornings are a little misty now, and have a hint of autumn in the air.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:08 am.
That sounds lovely, Angharad. Misty, hint of autumn. No need to worry about how hot it will be. Can leave a dog in the car and run in to get a coffee. Wow. That’s living.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:08 am.
The locker room at the gym is suddenly empty, because the kids went back to school. The girls drove me crazy, but now I kinda miss their zeal and squeals.
I’m sick of peaches, too. I’ve frozen them, canned them, baked them into pies,eaten them with cereal….
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:09 am.
Mine go into protein shakes. I don’t want shakes anymore.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:09 am.
I am not a fan of cold weather at all which is why when we retired, my husband and I moved to southwest Florida. Yep – the summers are hot so we escape to the mountains of North Carolina where we hike and visit with family. Fall is Florida is wonderful! The air is fresh and dry – neither cold nor hot. Fall is our springtime which means we are out buying annuals to plant. The flowers are glorious. We can go to the beach all winter and wear shorts all winter. We can leave the windows and lanai doors open all winter. We never feel cold or have to shovel snow. I love Florida winters. Life is good!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:28 am.
Connie, I love Texas winters, too. Not cold, not hot. Perfect. Too bad we only get a couple of months of it.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:10 am.
I think of summer being over when the kids are back in school. (And, of course, the Halloween and Christmas displays start popping up in stores!)
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:29 am.
The start of school certainly helps mark the end.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:10 am.
Dried up garden and beastly hot weather… so ready for fall!!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:30 am.
Ditto here, Cate!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:34 am.
Nights are getting cool.
Lake is too cold to swim in.
Rafts are brought in Labor Day weekend
Labor Day family get together before school starts.
Leaves are already falling from the trees. I started to rake the yard!
Football practice started.
Preseason football is almost over. First games of the season are starting next week.
School supplies are purchased.
I’ve already started to wear jeans in the evening.
Sweaters are dry cleaned.
Jackets are out.
Neighbors are burning yard debris.
Last camping overnights.
Days are getting shorter. It’s dark by 8 o’clock now. (Wisconsin)
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:37 am.
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?? I am. I hardly ever watch preseason football because it’s so stinking hot
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:12 am.
Amen! What really stinks is this summer was so blasted hot, EVERYONE is ready for fall….today and tomorrow we’re going to hit the 100s. Again. Ugh. To make things even more fun, we’re outside in it at the Farm Progress Show–which is a sure herald to the end of summer.
I can’t WAIT for football weather. The students are back in town, and the tailgate tents are up–everyone is looking forward to the kick-off game this weekend (when it will still be 100 degrees). It will officially be fall for me with Big 12 play starts (can’t wait–Go Cyclones!).
We’ve also started harvest in Iowa–unfortunately, due to all of the heat, with no rain–we’re starting the CORN harvest and not the soybeans. Also an indicator that summer is coming to an end–sadly this one isn’t a good sign. We shouldn’t be pulling in our corn for another month at least.
I’ve always found when I’m pissed about the heat, a cold beer does wonders.
Have a good day.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:42 am.
Great suggestion, Haley! I think a cold beer is in my immediate future! (I mean, I’ll wait til noon, but sometime today)
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:13 am.
Could could always have one now–just add tomato juice. That makes is morning acceptable
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:14 am.
My grandfather did that. Red beers. It’s really not so bad, right?
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:30 am.
i live in two-seasons country, it used to be an easy thing to spot the end of summer. but this summer? for the whole summer, we had several cold nights! i just don’t understand the weather anymore.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:42 am.
It’s weird–last summer we had a record drought and heat. This summer has been pretty normal. Still hot, but not gouge-out-my-eyeballs hot.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:14 am.
I can always tell it’s the end of summer because I begin to hum Christmas tunes. I’m PINING for some cold weather and here in Florida, that doesn’t happen until oh, November. Fortunately, I’m off to visit my son next month so I’ll get to at least visit some colder weather. But until then, it’s humidity and heat and just plain old ugh.
You know, I didn’t realize the hot weather was making me cranky until I began to write this, but oh, how right you are.
Btw, I have some green capris that are probably on a par with your shorts. Must burn. Must wear. I can’t decide.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:45 am.
Don’t be hasty with the burn pile. Wait until you know you can survive without them. I’m just not there yet.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:14 am.
Here in the North East, the signs of the end of Summer are a welcome to me. I can feel it in the air, see it in the sky (getting darker earlier at night & the sun coming up later), and hearing about my nieces and nephews getting ready to start school, which also means more traffic on the roads. I love the Fall for so many reasons, not the least of which are the cooler weather, a new religion class to teach, & my wedding anniversary.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:53 am.
Happy Anniversary, Maria!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:15 am.
The leaves are changing color.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:10 am.
Not here. Just as green and sun happy as they always are.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:16 am.
Julia you are reading my mind, feeling my feel, griping my gripe. I agree with all you have written. One more to add to the list, is that I am tired of structureless days. I want the kids in school and my writing time back, dinner at 5:00 and slow weekends. I am craving some crock pot dinners, some apple crisp and long to put pumpkins and mums on my front porch.
I am sick of my summer wardrobe as well. I have this one black sundress, originally from Walmart. It is about 5 years old and nearly transparent from over wearing and washing. But I wear it about 4 times a week because it is so comfortable. My kids call it my summer uniform. I am ready for shoes and boots, and jackets and long walks amid orange leaf clad trees. I am ready to burn my pumkin and vanilla candles in the house and close the windows and snuggle on the couch beneath a soft chenile blanket.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:13 am.
I look much better in fall and winter clothes than summer clothes. I have a linen dress like that, Lisa. It looks ridiculous, but I am not getting rid of it. It’s got great ventilation.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:17 am.
For me, it’s when it gets darker and darker at night… It’s kind of sad…
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:13 am.
You must live up north somewhere. Just last night I thought, isn’t the sun supposed to be going down sometime today? It finally did.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:35 am.
Summer isn’t over here…
I go to school in Southern IL and it is still above 90 here quite often. So, as school has started it feels like it should be fall! I can’t wait to put on my new Bambi sweater and cuddle up with a book and cool nights. But it is still time for shorts and beach days at the lake.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:17 am.
Same here. And, to make me extra cranky, a mosquito is tormenting me in my office.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:36 am.
I love summer. But the shorter days, cooler mornings and lower temps mean summer is leaving.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:18 am.
I love summer up to a point. Like up to June, LOL
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:37 am.
Here in the middle of NC the Bradford Pears are turning red at the top, Japanese Maples are purpling, Dogwoods and Redbuds are fading … just a matter of time.
It’s hard to give up sandals and pretty pedicures, but blue toes are just not attractive
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:19 am.
I don’t give up pretty pedicures in winter. But they sure last longer.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:38 am.
1. All talk starts revolving around the Packers in my universe. Everyone is sick of it already – too bad!
2. The students are back and right now they are in VERY short shorts and cowboy boots. Where all the horses are is anyone guess…
3. The neighbors are closing their pool after this weekend.
4. Pumpkins are starting to turn orange in the garden.
I have several t-shirts that need to be pitched but they are soft and comfy. Maybe next summer…
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:20 am.
Kez, here is the difference between Packer territory and Cowboy territory – we don’t close our pools.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:39 am.
End of summer – when I’m tired of working in my garden and no will take the “extra” tomatoes anymore…
Love fall flowers, fall camping, and wearing jeans and sweatshirts – and not having to shave my legs as often!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:22 am.
Ann, yes!! Shaving is not an absolute winter requirement!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:39 am.
Changes are happening here today… Moving my daughter back to college – University of Michigan! for her second year. Leaves are already changing here in Michigan and the nights are cooler. Fans are still running off and on during the day but not as much as they were even last week. Most of my clothes should have been retired but since I work from home and have duct tape over my webcam
its okay.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:28 am.
Hmmm, Pennie, I am going to have to try the duct tape thing.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:40 am.
Signs of the end of summer around here are it’s still dark when I drive into work, youngest starts talking about how many days until his birthday, cravings for warm soft cookies. I have to say although I love every season spring and fall are my favorites.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:32 am.
They are definitely my favorites too, Pam. I adore spring. I even like some of summer. It’s just the end that undoes me every year.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:40 am.
Bring on the cool weather!
I have never been a great lover of summer. I mean, I like playing outside and at first it’s nice – but that is more spring. Then it gets HOT. I hate HOT.
I finally had to pitch one of my sundresses that I have worn to death – it finally got a hole in the skirt that would have not worked well had I mended it.
The fall brings those amazing, crisp days that make me feel alive and so energetic. I can’t WAIT!!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:41 am.
At least you have the talent to make new sundresses when the old ones fall apart, Sheridan. I envy that!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:12 pm.
Summer is over when the kids go back to school. My fave part of fall are the holidays and pumpkin spice latte .. Yumm!!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:42 am.
Yeah, Rissa, I am waiting for that one to appear on the board outside of Starbucks!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:13 pm.
What’s summer? I’m currently living in Scotland so its pretty much rain and gray skies every day
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:53 am.
Don’t tease me, Archer!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:14 pm.
This is from the main street by my house
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151179790526874&set=a.10151179722096874.499319.529611873&type=3&theater
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 2:22 pm.
I mean this in the most affectionate way possible, Archer.
(That’s me sticking my tongue out, but the emoticons are not too clear for that)
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:41 pm.
Neener-neener
Right back at ya
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 2:20 pm.
Sadly, summer doesn’t end till about Thanksgiving down here. An upside of this time of year? The kiddos are back in school so you can enjoy a day in the library or on the beach in relative peace. Cranky? Nawww…
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:08 pm.
Only if the library has the ac turned on full blast. I was in one in Austin and stomped out of there because I was sweltering!
Admittedly, it might not have been an AC problem, but an internal thermometer problem, but still!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:15 pm.
P.S. I love how every time I post today, I see yesterday’s blog title just below this box: “Don’t apologize for who you are.” I am not sure this is what Anjali meant, but I am getting bolder and bolder in my complaining, LOL
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:16 pm.
Right now, my roses are glorious, everything is blooming, and the bulbs are waiting for the first frost. Fall is planting time around here. And I’m looking forward to it. Homemade soup, hot chocolate, not melting into a puddle while putting the gardens to bed. What’s not to love?
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:31 pm.
I love it!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:32 pm.
I know its nearing the end of summer when, I start getting emails from the school board for me to update my information and children’s grade they are starting. When, I see the signs up in town that the county fair is coming(ours comes the very last week of August and its the same week school starts).
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:40 pm.
Oh that’s right, the county and state fairs start firing up about this time. Fun!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 1:31 pm.
The weather has cooled a little bit around here (BC, Canada), it’s still sunny, but it’s no longer 33 degrees, it’s now only 24. The perfect blend of warm sun and cool breeze that has me anticipating the come of Autumn.
My plants look awful in the backyard, my grass is mostly beige with a tinge of green in small patches, and I’m simply EXHAUSTED. I don’t have any desire to go outside. I’m tired of waterparks, parks, and my noisy air conditioner. I want to be able to open my window and get a cold draft of air, and I want to be able to wear long sleeved shirts without sweltering. (I’m allergic to sunscreen, so when I go outside in the summer, I have to cover up).
I cannot wait until Fall! I want to get excited for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I want my young sons to experience these great holidays, create lasting memories, and share their excitement. I also can’t wait to be an auntie for the first time! My brother and sister-in-law are expecting their first in November. Yay!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:44 pm.
That’s the way I feel, Cheri. Just tired all the time.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 1:31 pm.
I know it is coming to an end when the sun has not come up until I am almost done working. Which is the way I like it. Working in the dark is much better.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 12:52 pm.
It has to be a lot cooler that way!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 1:31 pm.
The kids are back in school, and it’s dark again when I wake up. Some Halloween decor, and even some Christmas ones, are showing up in the stores. Otherwise I’m hanging on to summer as long as I can.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 1:54 pm.
That Halloween business in August is crazy, isn’t it?
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 2:20 pm.
It must not be the end of summer for me because ice cream sounds pretty good to me! Of course, I’m not sure that counts, since I don’t think I’ve had any ice cream this summer.
I think this time of year is when I can start to feel the days shortening, and I already mourn the loss of sunlight. I’m trying to have a better attitude about winter – instead of being stuck indoors, I’m going to try to look at it as having the wonderful opportunity to spend more time indoors, writing and reading.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 2:27 pm.
Which is great if you can convince yourself that reading and writing and laundry is a luxury and something you would pay good money to do if you didn’t already have it at home, right?
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 3:22 pm.
I know Summer is almost over when I see the Monarch butterflies flying south. Dozens of them. Not quite there yet, but I have spotted a few.
Another sign is when I start getting excited about the holidays getting closer…Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas…and start doing crafts to decorate.
This year I’m so looking forward to all the Christmas romance books that are coming out. It’s going to be a great Fall for reading!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 2:46 pm.
I heard about a woman near here who is going to spend $25,000 on Christmas decorations for her house. Just her house!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 3:22 pm.
We finally had a summer this year after 2 summers of “swinter” – cold, grey, foggy summers with occasional sunshine. However, now, that it’s nearly September, I’m ready for summer to be over. Unfortunately, in California it appears that summer’s going to be in full-swing thru September. Maybe even October.
This summer more than any other year, I really want it to be fall. I’m pretty sure it’s because 2 weeks ago, I was in Montana, where it was 50 in the morning, but warmed up into the 70s-80s by afternoon. The light’s changing, too. It’s not so bright. Just not in California. I want to be wearing jeans, boots, layers, etc. There are “fall” foods that I want to be eating – soup and LOTS of it, pork chops, enchiladas, oatmeal, etc. Saturday night, we went to a party. I wore a jean skirt and boots because I just had to wear a pair of boots.
I have a pair of pajama pants that are too big, have a hole on the back by the pocket, but are SO comfortable. I can’t imagine getting rid of them. Then, there’s a pair of shorts that are HUGE on me that I wear when I do yardwork because they’re so comfortable and I don’t care if I get them dirty.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 3:04 pm.
I hear you sister, (says Julia, hitching up the ugly green shorts for the 10th time today).
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 3:24 pm.
I know that summer is almost over when our local county fair starts (its running this week). Another, sadder sign is the leaves on some of the trees which are already changing. For pity’s sake, its still August!!! Leaves are changing already?????
However, fall does bring on the one thing I do enjoy about the season – COLLEGE FOOTBALL!!!! Just a few more days and then its on like Donkey Kong!!!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 3:34 pm.
I’m right there with you, LadyDawg. College AND pro!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 4:07 pm.
July and August are our foggiest months in the SF Bay Area, so we typically get two extra months of summer in September/October when the fog usually goes out to sea for awhile. Still, I can tell that high summer is going away from the angle of the sun and because the days are getting shorter. Also, as we move through the summer, the produce moves with us. Stone fruits are just about done, melons are finishing, grapes are coming in, and the heirloom tomatoes are now fully ripe and luscious. I’m not looking forward to fall though because I took the summer off and fall means that I have to start thinking about getting back to work, but I’m not ready yet.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 4:23 pm.
Jen, I am never ready to go back to work. Sometimes I think it’s best if I just never leave it because it’s so hard to take a break and come back.
I think that. I don’t actually do that
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 4:33 pm.
Summer is over (sad). The youngest left for college this past weekend. I’m tired of wearing bright summer colors. I’m ready to dump my potted flowers which have all stopped looking fresh and are really looking sad. Labor day weekend coming up — definitely marks the end of summer for me!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 4:49 pm.
I know, it’s like the plants give up, too.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:15 pm.
I live in So Cal and see no signs of summer ending. We are back up to triple digits. We are having some storms but it is staying in the mountains and desert and not making it to the valley where I live….we just get a few clouds and humidity. I think the only sign of fall approaching might be the air has been a little clearer. We get a little breezier which blows the ugly out.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:30 pm.
I would be so much happier with one north wind. Just one. To clean out the humidity. I think that makes it so much worse.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:00 pm.
As a fellow Texan, I have only two words you your post:
Amen, sister.
….. Counting the days to the end of September …
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:50 pm.
High five, LauraAnn!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:00 pm.
Summer? What Summer we are still waiting for Summer!!
here in the UK summer has past us by except for the odd nice day or few.
We have just returned from two weeks in the Dordogne in france where the temps were in the mid 30′sC except for one weekend where the mercury topped out at 42C. We came back home and have had to resort to jumpers and jeans. Today it has been gray and wet just like a typical november day.
I love the ‘smell’ of Autumn ibn the air but haven’t smelt that yet. I also love the leaves turning colour.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 5:56 pm.
I talk a good game, but I honestly think after a couple of days I would want the sun back.
I am a confusing mess of contradiction, aren’t I? hahahaha
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:02 pm.
I’m jealous. I LOVE that kind of weather!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:39 pm.
When i can’t take the heat anymore! But I live in Florida so there isn’t ay end in sight
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:02 pm.
Rachel you have the same problem I have. We are locationally challenged.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:31 pm.
Subtle or not, I guess the store catalogs proclaiming the sale of school supplies shows that summer is near its end. Also, I always know that Labor Day weekend is a sure-fire sign of summer being over.
I’m going to miss not wearing any socks. Weather-wise, it will get colder and socks are a given.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:07 pm.
Right. I just went to the mail and low and behold, there were some new fall catalogues. Women in long wool coats and knee high boots. All on farms where the leaves are turning and there are big bales of hay and pumpkins lying around. Sigh.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:32 pm.
I don’t know, a few things. Nights go down to 60, fair season starts to wind down, farmers markets are going strong, college students come back to town….their leaving is the start of summer as far as I’m concerned.
I start to feel sad for the loss of spring and summer…and dread the thought of snow.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 6:46 pm.
I would love to have one snow fall. Just one. We should trade places in January or February, Pesky
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:09 pm.
Done!
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 5:36 pm.
I can always tell when the quality of the light changes. Until we moved here from New Orleans, I didn’t really notice quality of light, but the light really is different here than in New Orleans. It was different in England and Scotland from here. I think I now understand why artists always insisted that the light in Paris was different somehow. Because it was!
And in summer, the light is different. I can’t even explain how, but I can tell summer from winter here by the quality of the light.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:06 pm.
I remember being in Norway a few years ago and the light was coming from a completely different place – below us, instead of over head. It was fascinating
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:10 pm.
For me it’s the end of our boccie league and the start of my bowling league lol. And having to wear warmer clothes and coats and then boots and gloves – yuk.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 7:29 pm.
Cool! Is Bocce season over?
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:11 pm.
Almost – tonight and one rain makeup and then our party and hopefully the weather will cooperate – we play in the late evenings and we’re on a hill so there are times we have worn heavy coats!
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 2:01 pm.
Today was the first day here where it hasn’t been hot and humid. It was quite a welcome change. I’m never ready to give up iced lattes! But the same pair of khaki shorts I’ve been wearing all summer can definitely go.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 8:55 pm.
I really like hot lattes better, but around June, its just too much.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:12 pm.
The end of summer is the start of craft fairs in my area – we may be attending one this weekend.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:07 pm.
I am sure we have them, but I haven’t noticed them. Because I am so un-crafty. I wish I could sew. Or knit. I’d make mittens to trick my brain into thinking fall was here
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:12 pm.
I am definitely over the heat, the humidity, the bright sunlight. I am SO ready for summer to be over! So far I can’t really see it here in LA (Lower Alabama.) We have had a few nights of cooler weather, but I am afraid Issac is responsible for that. Football season is about to begin and I really would like some football weather to go with it! Like you I am ready for some beef stew, some spaghetti, and some chili!!
I have a couple of worn out summer nightgowns that should have gone long ago, but they aren’t going anywhere until the seams are all gone. Irreparably gone! And I have a pair of worn out purple sweats and some over-sized pullover shirts that have seen way too many season changes, but they aren’t going anywhere either. I read in them, write in them, feed the dogs in them, walk the dogs in them – you name it. Not going anywhere. Nope!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:21 pm.
I am fascinated by how many of us are wearing worn out bedclothes, LOL
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:13 pm.
Just want the humidity to go away with the coming of fall. But does Labor Day really mean you can’t wear white anymore? I have this neat pair of white espadrilles that go great with jeans. BTW, so do a couple pair of my sandals. Do those go out the window with fall as well? Just askin’.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 9:29 pm.
From one fashion maven to another – I wear white until the weather cools down. Wear those cute shoes until you can’t stand them anymore!
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:14 pm.
Summer’s over when kids start going back to school and have to buy school supplies.
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:07 pm.
Could be the topic of another blog – when in your life have you ever needed manilla paper, other than kindergarten?
Posted on August 29, 2012 at 11:15 pm.
I live in the tropics so don’t experience the 4 seasons; everyday is much the same. Hot n hot! We don’t get a long summer break here as well; just a 1 week break from school.
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 1:53 am.
It’s always hard to let go of Summer. Though if the weather has been terribly hot, the first cool mornings of Autumn are always welcome.
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 3:50 am.
Around here you can tell Summer is almost over when all the kids (heathens) go back to school. Football starts up with major re-routing of traffic on games days. The citybus runs late because of the extra riders, route changes, etc.
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:27 am.
We have had so little rain here for months that everything already looks dead so it’s going to be an ugly fall. My grandkids have already been back to school since the 14th so the first sign of fall for us is usually school fundraisers. We’ve already got our first one. Fall is my favorite time of year but this year I will miss all the beautiful colors. We are expecting a few inches of rain here in Missouri from tropical storm Isaac but it won’t be nearly enough. I think we are about 14 inches down on rain for the year.
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:12 am.