Warmer Weather can't come fast enough--Are you Ready?

Spring/Summer - Those are my favorite seasons of the year..
@mzbubblie (3839)
United States
March 3, 2007 9:46am CST
Being that this weather by far, this year has been a very cold and unpredicting one in my state. I await impatiently for the weather to break and get some warmer days going. So far yesterday was the first day we hit 60 degrees, I was so excited to see clear blue skies and not rain, snow, ice etc... For me, I love warmer weather, there are so many things, I do to prepare for the warmer weather, being that spring and summer are my favorites seasons... There's putting away all my winter boots, clothes, coats, etc...And pulling out the warm weather clothes. I can't wait... :) I also plan my vacations, where I would like to go or who will I visit... For me, the warmer weather, consists on traveling, spring cleaning, opening the windows for that fresh air, more BBq'ing, going to the beaches, etc... My son goes visits his grand and great-grand parents during the summer break as well, I get to have my "me time" for a couple of months before school starts back for him...Thank goodness for mothers :) My grandmother was the same way with my mother, I guess it just passed on down... What things do you do enjoy doing for the spring/summer seasons? Any fun-filled vacations planned? Or is every season the same for you? If you have any stories you would like to share, Please do..
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• Canada
3 Mar 07
Honestly I can't wait for the nice weather. I want the white stuff gone! I can't wait to go for walks with my daughter in her stroller. Fresh air for her, and fresh air and exercise for me. I find fresh air and exercise helps me in so many ways. Mentally as I am bi-polar, physically as I have a few pounds I'd love to lose, and I just love being out in the sunshine!
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
3 Mar 07
I know that's right...The warmer weather, I think gives me another attitude, I feel cheery and happy. When it's cold, I'm so depressed..lol..Freezing, hating to either get out of warm bed knowing I have to get ready for work or even getting out of my warm car... I too love being out in the sunshine..My son enjoys it as well.. Thank you for responding
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@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Our winter has not been too bad here as we have had very little snow and the temperatures were on the mild side for the most part til the last few weeks. Yesterday we almost got to 60 degrees so that was nice. I am though ready for warmer weather and more sunshine later in the day so that I can do more after work. I love going for walks at the park after work when it is light out and warmer. I can not wait to do that again. I also like to sit out back on my patio and relax. I will be going to Texas at the end of this month to visit family and will probably do some traveling this summer as well.
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Oh that sounds really nice...During the warmer weather, I always go over my bestfriend house, she loves to sit out back on her patio and BBq...It's so nice and relaxing especially when its somewhat later on in the evening....
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@missinghim (1339)
• United States
3 Mar 07
I cannot WAIT for warmer weather to get here (not necessarily the HOT HOT weather). I love being able to sleep with my windows open and catch a nice breeze. What I'm really excited about is the fact that I just bought a house with a deck on it. Because I love to BBQ, I CANNOT WAIT to buy a grill and throw some parties for my parents, and my aunt and lil cousin. The kitchen is huge so there will be enough room for us ladies to cook, cook, cook... while the men grill, grill, grill. Family, loads of fun and good food... it doesn't get much better then that now does it? :)
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• United States
3 Mar 07
The Reason Why I LOVE Warm Weather! - The shoe selection just gets so much sexier in the spring and summer.
Ooooh!!! And I forgot my FAVORITE reason for why I love the warmer weather.... CUTE sandals, LOVELY open-toe pumps, SEXY slingbacks!!!!
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Sandals - Love my sandals...These are some of my favorite brands..Love Steve Madden
Oh no you didn't ME TOOO!!! Gawd, I have tons of sandals myself...Even got the toe rings to accessorize my polished toes and sandals... :)
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Now that sounds like my kind of party right there...lol...We do the same thing here, love to cook out, plus it saves on the electric or gas either one...lol...I love the late evenings all my friends sitting out talking, eating and just absorbing the nice evening weather..I'm so with you on "can't wait"..lol Thank you for responding
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@lifeiseasy (2292)
• United States
3 Mar 07
here is a picture of my outdoor themometer last w -  time for shorts and play time outside
Oh there is so much to do with the warmer weather here now ...I was wearing shorts to work last week yeah!!! I havw really lost my tan ...lol now its back to shaving my legs ..not ... School will be out soon and the kids are getting anxious already ...lol..time for vacations is for sure ... going to the creek swimming and I just can't wait ...
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Oh wow shorts, we are not quite there yet, some mornings I'm still wearing my leather jacket and boots...A day like today, it's pretty blue skies and in the 60's...That's what got me to post this topic, I think our warmer weather is finally start to come...I can't wait.. I'm jealous you getting to wear shorts and I can't yet :) Thank you as always for responding
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• United States
3 Mar 07
I am looking very forward to going to AZ in April to see my New great grand Son by then He will be 3 months old. I cant wait. In the spring and Summer I look forward to planting my Veggie garden and flower gardens and this year setting up a Fountain with water runing down hill to our pond. We will have to figure out how to do that. I guess pump the water up from the pond and let it run down back into the pond We are going to make a 12 in wide space with stones and a few rocks in it for the water to run down. I think it is going to be pretty. I have a Butterfly garden and it is just beautiufl and cant wait to have the Butterflies there again. Last Year we aslo had about 75 Hummingbirds with the Butterflies and of course had about a dozen feeders out for the hummingbirds. We also have Butterfly houses put up. It is coming closer every day.
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Oh wow, now that sounds really nice...to get away and visit your new baby great grand at that...you are a blessing within itself for a child to be able to be held, meet and grow up knowing their great grands...I had my great grandparents around me up until I was 21 years old... The fountain sounds really nice as well...I bet you love to sit out and watch..Sounds very relaxing..Those are some of the things I enjoy as well..Sitting on my friends patio, just enjoying the sounds, taking in the wonderful visuals... Thank you responding and congrats to you on your new great grand...
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@beaniegdi (1964)
3 Mar 07
in england this winter has been so mild that it has been like a long spring! even in january which is usually freezing i have been able to garden and just stand at the kitchen door drinking tea without feeling a bit cold, this year is predicted to be hotter than last year so i am getting ready for it all ready, i am trying to lose a bit of weight so the hot weawther isn't a problem plus i am growing my hair as i fancy it long this summer - i can't wait.
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Oh wonderful..I wish we had longer springs here too..Would be perfect..hehehe...Yes, I too have been working on my weight..I'm content and ready for the warmer weather to arrive :) Thank you for responding..
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@sandie61 (2359)
• United States
3 Mar 07
I look forward to spring. I love spring. I work in the garden planting flowers, etc. I also put away all my winter clothes and get out my spring and summer clothes. spring is my favorite season. it`s not to hot and not to cold.
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Yes, exactly...You know I tried the garndening and the only thing I love or enjoy planting was the pretty colored flowers..My grandma loves to plant plants, flowers..She has a green thumb and I'm taking it you do too..And the flowers are so beautiful to see during the spring time...That's another reason I can't wait, to smell and see the beautiful flowers bloom :) Thank you for responding
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@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
4 Mar 07
I too cannot wait for the warm weather! It is going to be in the teens again this week-- But finally hit 40 again by Friday and Saturday-- Just in time for the weekend! Don't get me wrong- I love the snow and the winter activities.. Sledding, tubing, snowmen.. But I love the bike rides, walks, swimming, playing outside with all the heavy winter clothes on. I can't wait for Spring! My daughter and I walk around our large yard as soon as the snow melts in hopes to find new flowers starting to pop out- I love warm weather!
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
4 Mar 07
Ohhh well here we are in the 50's during the day and at night it drops down still around the 20's...I can't wait to see 60 degree weather..lol...I never was one for snow. If it wasn't for my job, I would be somewhere down south...lol.. thank you for responding
• United States
4 Mar 07
I love warm weather and didnt know what I was missing till Friday. Yesterday, we went back to the orange county area an hour away where we used to live. It was warmer as we drove and to me that was warm weather. Orange county. Now we live by the beach and it can get "warm" but not too warm. I'll get back to you later this spring and in the summer! I am ready for warm weather and hope it gets a bit warmer than it has been. Still 60's in the house at night (colder out) and during the day who knows. I love it warm but never hot :/ no comment *L*
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
4 Mar 07
I understand that...I can deal with warm or hot weather..I went to Vegas last year and it was about 10:45pm when I arrived it was 118 degrees...I just learn to drink ALOT of water..lol Still had fun.... thank you for responding
@Fishish (696)
• India
4 Mar 07
i dont like summers for the heat. my place gets really hot and i start missing winters as soon as hte temperatures start rising. i'll have to wait for another 6-7 mths to feel the chill again. summers for me mean hot days when u can t go out or stay inside. u will see me grumbling through most of the summer months. the only thing one can enjoy in summers is the juices which cool you, thats all...
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
4 Mar 07
I was raised where it was hot..and I'm use to it and love to work around it...I would take a warm, even hot day before snow, ice and all that...just my personal opinion.. Thank you for your opinion, I respect that, hopefully you get your cooler weather soon....thank you for responding
• Canada
4 Mar 07
Mount Strachan From Cypress Provincial Park - Cypress Provincial Park is nestled between 2 mountains - neither of which are called Cypress LOL. They're called Mount Strachan and Hollyburn Mountain.

This is a view from The parking Lot of the park facing towards Mount Strachan.
I look forward to the warmer weather that melts the snow from the mountain ski hills and trails so that I can go hiking again. We have a lot of easily accessible mountains here in Vancouver, and they are a lot of hiking trails available to us, with various difficulty levels, from sedate, to extremely challenging. Usually, those that head towards the peaks aren't fully clear till the Summer months - July August time, but there are many lower down that are clear round about June. I can't wait to head on back out there. Quite apart from the whole keeping fit thing, the views from higher up are spectacular.
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
4 Mar 07
Oh that sounds like fun...I never been hiking..But, sounds like you can't wait...I'm with you there bring on the warmer weather..hehehehe Thank you for responding
@liranlgo (5752)
• Israel
4 Mar 07
oh i envy you i love the winter and here in israel the winter days alltogether were somthing like forteen days we almost did not feel there was a winter. and the spring already got here. there is sun all day and a bit of a wind. i doslike the hot summer seasons in here..too hot somtime it is enjoyable going to the sea..but you can not do it every day because of work and other resposibilities..so the heat and the humid weather bothers me i like the winter the best and i would my vacations in the winter..uusually to europe or the u.s.
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
4 Mar 07
Ahhhh, that's because you get ALOT of warm weather..I see...I would trade climates with you :) I don't like winter for what it has been bringing us here..I can't drive in snow or ice, so therefore I'm stuck in the house..lol thank you for responding
• United States
4 Mar 07
Show me the heat. It definitely can't come soon enough for me especially since we dipped into the 20s last night. My friends keep telling me I'm crazy because I'm going to Las Vegas this summer and have planned my vacation the last week of June. They expect the temperature to be 105 degrees that week. I personally love the heat and will take it to the cold anyday. So bring on the heat.
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
4 Mar 07
I was in Vegas the 3rd week in July last year and around 11pm it was 118 degrees..I would suggest drink water if you are out during the day...But from my experience, the fun don't began until night time..lol My sleeping pattern for those 7 days was waking up around 1 or 2pm and not going back to bed until 5 or 6am..lol I'm with you bring on the HEAT, it's been missed..and enjoy your trip to Vegas you are going to love it..Also remember there is more to Vegas than the strip...I found that out also...
@ironstruck (2298)
• Canada
4 Mar 07
I am soooo tired of winter. It is the same every March for me. Let Spring get here already. I do not usually plan summer holidays. I prefer traveling to the Caribbean after the hurricane season. Late November or so. I love to run however, so the warm summer weather means finally getting rid of those layers of clothes.
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
4 Mar 07
I know what you mean....I love to run also...I can't wait for some warmer weather..I was outside this morning..the sun is shining but man, it's still cold :( I guess I have a bit longer to go but not too too long :) thank you for responding
@disvachic (10117)
• United States
12 Mar 07
Hi there mz,yes I am with you!I can't wait until the warm weather kicks in.Tomorrow suppose to be in the 70's, wont know how to act.It suppose to be in the 70's up until thursday, you know thats a tease ryt!lol but when it does come back to stay i will be so happy. I love the warm weather.I was born in the summer so heat is no problem for me.I love to bbq,beach,parks,socials...My family and i wish to go to the Bahamas, so hopefully that will happen.That is good your mother keeps your son for the summer.My friend is lucky like you, in the summer her inlaws keep her two children during summer break up in philly and we live here in va.
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
12 Mar 07
It's getting there here, it was so nice today and I really enjoyed my afternoon, I didn't want to come back in....Ohhh BBQing is my thing..I can't wait....
@wmg2006 (5381)
• United States
12 Mar 07
Oh Yes and it is here for us in MS. I have finished puttig away all winter clothing as of March 10, 2007. All summer clothing is out and ready for me to wear. I am pulling out the garden stuff and will mow my lawn next week. WOOHOO! Back to walking and working in the yard and getting slim and trim. :) Also I am on my way to Holland in May so life could not get any better than this.
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
12 Mar 07
Ohhhh I'm so with you...I'm enjoying the days as they pass by..bright skies, sunny and wonderful weather..
@coolcatzz (1587)
• Canada
3 Mar 07
Yes I look forward to it as well but I can't complain too much about our winter. I live in Ontario and typically our winters can get pretty bad. We have had some unusually mild temperatures over the last few years. Now we have had a couple bad storms but nothing out of the ordinary. I do look forward to cleaning my windows and opening them. Getting my garden ready. I love doing all that. Hearing the kids playing outside. But gardening is my favorite thing. I just love it. It'll be so nice to clean up my front hall and put all the boots and coats away too. I get sick of all the sand being dragged in.
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
3 Mar 07
I know what you mean. I'm always telling my son to knock off all the sand and gravel from his shoes before coming in, but he's 11, what you expect, he don't listen...I'm so happy to know really soon, I'm going to be able to pull out my sandals, my cute clothes, and traveling season is even closer for me :)
• United States
6 Mar 07
Oh, you have me so ready for the warmer weather after reading your post. I love warm weather and I can't wait for it to get here. It's actually supposed to be 68 here tomorrow and that's good because it's been so cool lately. I like putting the winter clothes up and getting out the spring/summer clothes. We don't really take a lot of vacations but I'm thinking we might go stay with my grandmother in Florida some this summer. I babysit during the day for teachers so I will have this summer off since they will be keeping their kids home with them. It will be so nice because I'll be able to go do all the things I want to do during the day. I'll open up the windows and start my spring cleaning. I am SO ready for the warmer weather.
@babyhar (1335)
• Canada
10 Mar 07
We've had more or less up & down weather when winter time rolled around. A lot of the time it would be extremely cold & it would snow non-stop. Other times we would have days where the sun would be out, things would be melting. Then the next day it would go back to being extremely cold all over again. I know we went through a lot of this. And now everything is melting & it is supposed to be rather nice weather wise down here this weekend. So that will be a nice change all over again. I do sometimes miss the warm weather. As I find in winter time there are some things that you are unable to do. I can't wait until summer time rolls around as I find there is much more time spent outside of the house instead of always being inside. I honestly miss just going outside with my other half & puppy & just throwing the football or frisbee around. And having her bring it back to us. I also love being able to chase our pup around the back yard without worrying if I am going to fall due to hitting a piece of ice.. I love in the summer time taking my puppy out for a walk.. I love being able to get some exercise & fresh air outside of the house.. I find in the winter time it's difficult to do this as I don't want to take her out for a walk in freezing cold weather quite honestly. I also love just having a BBQ outside. I miss having a BBQ as I miss the different flavor of the foods we prepare on our BBQ. I also miss just being able to sit outside in the backyard at a table together while eating our dinner. I love sitting across from my other half in the summer time at the picnic table we have outside.. I find we've created some wonderful memories together outside in the summer time.. I look forward to creating new memories with him when spring or summer rolls around all over again. My other half & me do not go on vacations all to much.. But we do take full advantage of the nice weather summer time brings. I know that we want to pack a basket full of food this summer & go out & find a nice shady spot with our pup & go & have a picnic in a park.. Or a place where it is a beautiful surrounding.. I know we would like to go swimming, or even go on go carts this summer.. We also have a carnival in the summer time that rolls around.. Where there are a bunch of rides you can go on.. And I'd love to do this with my other half.. I want to take full advantage of doing all of these things together with him. I want to create new memories with him. I know we would like to eventually go on vacation together. But we have to save up for something such as this before deciding to do so. Who knows we may still go on holidays together when my other half gets some days off. But we will have to see. In conclusion.. I am so very ready for summer time to roll around. I miss those nice hot summer days. I also miss the smell of fresh cut grass.. And people having a bon fire in the back yard.. Or people having a BBQ with the people whom they love during the summer time. I feel that I am looking forward to creating new memories with my other half & pup this summer. And to me each season is not the same, but are all so different & unique in there own little way. I love how each season brings something different. I look forward to doing all of the fun things that I had listed above with my other half this upcoming summer. I can't wait to look back at the memories we are about to create this summer years from now. I love being able to get out of the house more when summer time rolls around. Summer in general is something to look forward to for me & my other half quite honestly! . . Thanks for allowing me to share! xx
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
10 Mar 07
WOW sounds like you can't wait just as much as I can't wait...It supose to be warmer starting day..I can take a lil rain just as long as the weather is warm..lol...I hate cold weather to me always means it's possible we going to have snow...Last week it was very windy and we had snow too... Well come on warmer weather for us both..lol
• Canada
4 Mar 07
I love the warmer weather also . I hate the cold and rain . The summer weather is the only time of the year that I can go visiting family and friends from away as it is the only time of the year we can really afford to go . I also love just being able to take the little one's outside without worrying that they are going to get sick from the cold and worrying about getting all the snow gear on them . It's a time when we can go to the park and just have a picnic or watch the little one's on all the different toys that they have for the children to play on . The warmer weather alwasy seems to give me more energy to get out and do something whereas the cold just makes me want to stay indoors .
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
4 Mar 07
I love warmer weather and can't wait..I'm literally on pins and needles..lol...here in the winter it had been snow, ice, sleet, rain, too much for me this winter..lol..Comeee on spring :)