Anyone else have the winter blues?

brenda · Post by **brenda** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:33 pm

I hate cold weather, thus, I should probably not live in Michigan. This has been a hard winter as it has been for many others. I find the months of Jan-Feb to be very "depressing". At least we are getting more daylight now. I find that I don't get out as much and long for some fresh air in the house. At least I have the next trip to STJ to look forward to. Only 80 more days. I seriously need some warm weather!!

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:42 am

Yes, I absolutely deplore Winter!!

And I am so ready for Spring to arrive. Our winters here are normally gray, although we don't get a lot of snow. It is the gray that is hard to handle.

It is almost over with though. Just a few more days and it will be March already!!!

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:42 am

But March is are snowest month

Marcia (Mrs. Pete) · Post by **Marcia (Mrs. Pete)** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:46 pm

We've all moved beyond the "winter blues" here. At this point it's just not funny anymore. One more ice storm, blizzard or extreme sub-zero weather day and I think we're all going to lose it. It's really special that we've broken every dang record known to man but, like I said, it's not funny anymore.

Wouldn't you like to open a window? How 'bout take a walk outside? Or even see the ground? It has been covered with snow for three months. We don't even have pavement anymore. You need an ATV to drive the streets they are so rugged with snow/ice lumps. Get a big snow storm, then get bitter cold. Salt won't work, too cold. Plows can't move the ice/snow.

Someone wake me when it's Spring.

nothintolose · Post by **nothintolose** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:00 pm

Ya'll could always move down here. The sun is shining and I am wearing a t-shirt and jeans while contemplating putting on shorts

Teddy Salad · Post by **Teddy Salad** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:39 pm

With the days getting longer, I'm doing better. Cold and snow don't bother me, but darkness at 5 PM does. The most depressing part of the year for me is from when Daylight Saving Time ends until we take our winter tropical trip. Denver actually has milder winters than what many people think and quite a bit of sunshine.

Marcia, I guess that's what George Thorogood meant by the "Madison Blues". Chin up, spring is almost here!

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:47 pm

I am definitely grumpy and looking for warmer weather.

The only positive thing I can say is that it is starting to get light earlier. It is nice not to be both waking up and leaving work in the pitch black.

I guess I can't complain too much though...our weather here has been nothing compared to you guys in Wisconsin. They are calling for about 6" of snow here tomorrow, but if the general track record holds it will only be an inch or so (but there will still be massive traffic jams

).

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:15 pm

My lover is ready to do something drastic. Me, I love the seasons. But, I wouldn't living somewhere warm and flying to the ski house.

Snow and freezing rain tonight, ice and cars off the road tomorrow.

Cheers, RickG

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:47 pm

My SAD is in full effect! I think there is a direct correlation between the weather and my level of posting! I am sure some are happy when it is cold and miserable

sea-nile · Post by **sea-nile** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:05 pm

This year more than ever I want spring to come!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:08 pm

Along the lines of what nothintolose said, our winters are never really that bad (except for El Nino a few years back). I could so NOT live in the snow. I told waterguy that I lived in the UP of Michigan for a year and that was enough for me! I didn't even wear a coat or jacket to work today and I don't even own a pair of boots (weather boots, that is)! Last weekend it was so beautiful that we opened all the doors and windows and let the fresh air blow through. Of course, we pay for the privelege... it's not cheap living here, but oh so worth it! Yay California!

Teddy Salad · Post by **Teddy Salad** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:27 pm

I love the tropics, but I don't think I could live full time somewhere without seasons.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22826825@N05/2282983452/" title="Springtime by TeddySalad, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2150/228 ... b6fd00.jpg" width="500" height="374" alt="Springtime"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22826825@N05/2282173449/" title="Summer by TeddySalad, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2321/228 ... e1830b.jpg" width="500" height="383" alt="Summer"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22826825@N05/2282964416/" title="Autumn by TeddySalad, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/228 ... 79d6f8.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Autumn"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22826825@N05/2282963530/" title="Winter by TeddySalad, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/228 ... 4066cd.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Winter"></a>

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:34 pm

that's an excellent series!

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California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:34 am

Gorgeous pictures Teddy!! Gorgeous place!

I don't miss the seasons because I've never had them, really. Well, I did when I lived in Michigan and Washington, but those were only each for one year at a time. I was born and raised in California and I notice the seasonal changes, but people from other places don't see much of a difference.

I could live someplace much hotter, Arizona, New Mexico, St. John? But definitely NOT colder!

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Anyone else have the winter blues?

Anyone else have the winter blues?