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Fleaflyfloflum Jul 13th 2007 3:33 pm

Autumn In England
 
I just realised i shall be going back at the start of autumn. What a great time to go. Here's some of the things i am looking forward to.

Watching the squirrels gathering nuts for winter.

Seeing the trees turn spectacular colours and the leaves crunching under my feet.

Walks in the woods with that musty smell.

Lighting the fire and cuddling up with the kids.

And a first for me... starting the annual craziness of the run up to christmas as i will have two babies to spoil rotten :thumbsup:

birdynumnum Jul 13th 2007 4:45 pm

Re: Autumn In England
 

Originally Posted by Fleaflyfloflum (Post 5052670)
I just realised i shall be going back at the start of autumn. What a great time to go. Here's some of the things i am looking forward to.

Watching the squirrels gathering nuts for winter.

Seeing the trees turn spectacular colours and the leaves crunching under my feet.

Walks in the woods with that musty smell.

Lighting the fire and cuddling up with the kids.

And a first for me... starting the annual craziness of the run up to christmas as i will have two babies to spoil rotten :thumbsup:


Apparently Autumns arrived already back home :)

lovely list
yes autumnal colour is up there - cant wait to walk in the devon woods with all the leaves underfoot with a scarf n wellies on
meeting my new puppy dog I'm going to get
cosy log fires in pubs
fog'd be nice, actually I'm calling it mist over fields, sounds nicer
all snug with the woodburner going
Xmas with family
mulled wine n mince pies (heads hopped to xmas)
xmas markets

Fleaflyfloflum Jul 13th 2007 6:02 pm

Re: Autumn In England
 
Oh dear, christmas! :unsure: Gonna cost me heaps this year.
I've already gone out this afternoon and spent over $100 on cute girlie baby clothes :wub: And the other one isnt even here yet :eek:

birdynumnum Jul 13th 2007 6:17 pm

Re: Autumn In England
 

Originally Posted by Fleaflyfloflum (Post 5052847)
Oh dear, christmas! :unsure: Gonna cost me heaps this year.
I've already gone out this afternoon and spent over $100 on cute girlie baby clothes :wub: And the other one isnt even here yet :eek:

you must be loving it......
when was the last time you saw your daughters then?

The Smiths Jul 13th 2007 7:55 pm

Re: Autumn In England
 

Originally Posted by birdynumnum (Post 5052775)
Apparently Autumns arrived already back home :)

lovely list
yes autumnal colour is up there - cant wait to walk in the devon woods with all the leaves underfoot with a scarf n wellies on
meeting my new puppy dog I'm going to get
cosy log fires in pubs
fog'd be nice, actually I'm calling it mist over fields, sounds nicer
all snug with the woodburner going
Xmas with family
mulled wine n mince pies (heads hopped to xmas)
xmas markets

You're not wrong!

Its blimmin freezin. Am seriously considering lighting the fire!

It IS July isn't it?

birdynumnum Jul 13th 2007 8:08 pm

Re: Autumn In England
 

Originally Posted by The Smiths (Post 5053033)
You're not wrong!

Its blimmin freezin. Am seriously considering lighting the fire!

It IS July isn't it?

Thats pants isnt it, is it still p'ing down too.
I have the burner going as I write but tis allowed being winter here...:)

Heart of gold Jul 14th 2007 5:45 am

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Originally Posted by The Smiths (Post 5053033)
Its blimmin freezin. Am seriously considering lighting the fire!
It IS July isn't it?



Whats wrong with you :) :p

yellowbrickroad Jul 14th 2007 11:50 pm

Re: Autumn In England
 
:)How exciting, I love the run up to christmas in England its so magical. I am moving back for good at christmas this year and I am so excited, and so are my children, they havent seen their grandparents in over two years.... its going to be the best christmas ever for us all, I hope it will be for you too.

We should keep in touch and compare notes.:thumbup:

The Smiths Jul 15th 2007 8:26 am

Re: Autumn In England
 

Originally Posted by Heart of gold (Post 5054536)
Whats wrong with you :) :p

It has rained no stop for most of today and it is only 14C!

Am off to Ireland for my holidays for this year so am not expecting great weather but gimmee a break! :)

The Smiths Jul 15th 2007 8:33 am

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Bugger just been told its St Swithin's day today so that means 40 more days of soddin rain :(

katesbackagain Jul 16th 2007 12:52 am

Re: Autumn In England
 
I love autumn in the UK too. When we were kids, my mum used to have a real fire, and she would take us to the woods nearby so we could help her get logs for it. In the weeks coming up to winter, it had a certain smell that can't be described, but it was nice. Every time I think about those trips, I feel rather nostalgic, I can still remember the smell, and snow always springs to mind. Haven't seen snow for almost 5 years now. :(

krizzy Jul 16th 2007 1:26 am

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I love Autumn in both the UK and USA...its so humid here in summer you can't enjoy a good walk...Autumn is just so fresh...

why Jul 16th 2007 1:35 am

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when i went back to live in UK it was in Sept i was pregnant and had that "home making thing" happening. i went out and dug up clay to make xmas decorations (I still have them 16 years later!!!!) also went into woods to collect pine cones and spray them MAD!!!!.....oh the country markets at christmas!!!!!
it was a fantastic christmas....only spoiled by my sister getting pissed!!!!!
i really miss that, but we are having our christmas in july soon so it feels a bit like it now.. got lots of things to do......

london cabbie Jul 16th 2007 12:42 pm

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Ah yes xmas!! i can't wait,hundreds of thousands of people barging their way up and down the streets,eastern european pickpockets having a field day,traffic wardens waiting to pounce should you dare to pull up where your not supposed to.Nativity plays cancelled in schools in case none christians are offended,christmas cards without the true meaning of christmas.People spending more than they can afford and paying for it next year.Shaftsbury avenue like a war zone in the evenings with drunks,thieves and rogues of all descriptions fighting and getting stabbed.

I can hardly contain my excitement

Mally Lass Jul 16th 2007 1:04 pm

Re: Autumn In England
 

Originally Posted by london cabbie (Post 5064756)
Ah yes xmas!! i can't wait,hundreds of thousands of people barging their way up and down the streets,eastern european pickpockets having a field day,traffic wardens waiting to pounce should you dare to pull up where your not supposed to.Nativity plays cancelled in schools in case none christians are offended,christmas cards without the true meaning of christmas.People spending more than they can afford and paying for it next year.Shaftsbury avenue like a war zone in the evenings with drunks,thieves and rogues of all descriptions fighting and getting stabbed.

I can hardly contain my excitement

Don't forget the cold, wet rain, dirty slush (if you're lucky), prices hiked up, even ruder sale staff than normal and Jehova's Witnesses :D


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