I’m not ready yet. Most years I may feel that way, but I wouldn’t come right out and say it. But I’m not ready for fall. It’s too soon.
Fall officially starts at 3:50 AM Saturday. That’s this Saturday. The weather seems to think it’s time. We are already seeing forecast temperatures in the upper teens over the next few days. But I’m still not ready.
I like fall. I have nothing against it. Fall has many good things going for it that I like. The cooler days, nights that are a decent temperature to sleep, the colours of the leaves, no bugs… there are many things to like about this time of year.
Although I say no bugs I do know that those Asian ladybeetles and those Western Conifer Seed bugs will soon start doing everything they can to get indoors to stay with me for the winter. Since they like to stay warm, I usually try to direct them to my wood stove where they can stay nice and toasty for the winter. And maybe a little on the crispy side.
But I’m not ready to give up my shorts and sandals just yet. It feels like I just dug them out for the year.
And with all the rain this summer, it really seemed to be far too short.
Maybe we can get a redo on summer? Just an extra three or four weeks. That would do it. Not really high temperatures, but still more summer like. Just enough to make me want to spend a little more time on the deck with a cold beverage in my hand. Maybe the type of beverage that needs a little umbrella in it, to keep the ice cubes in the shade.
I know summer was the same length it always is, and since it doesn’t end until September 23, although very early that day, it almost seems like we are getting a bit extra. But we really could use a bit more. At least I could.
I know some people wear shorts all year round. I am not one of them. I almost wish I was, just so I could try to hold on to summer a bit longer. But I am one of those people who tends to get a bit chilled at times, so keeping warm is a priority.
That doesn’t mean I would like a few more weeks of summer. Maybe we could start a petition. Bring summer back for a little while.