summer officially begins tomorrow, March 5, 2022!

Newbiesaukee · 03-06-2022, 07:34 AM

First of all, the only important seasons are summer and winter. Summer begins when I return to NH and Winter is defined by my returning to Florida.

In Miami, where I have lived for most of my life, there are 2 seasons: Rainy Season and Dry Season. Both NH and FL have Tourist Season, which the “real” residents hate. In both places.

As far as John and FLL, I always read what they post. And sometimes I understand them. But I always appreciate them.

As far as ANT, what else did I have to do but find 95 acronyms none of which fit. As far as Aesop and the Grasshopper, there are apparently deep philosophic differences in the interpretation of this, none of which I understand.

And if you are one of the very few who have read this far; I’m sorry. My family doesn't think I’m funny either. And they are stuck with me.

upthesaukee · 03-06-2022, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

First of all, the only important seasons are summer and winter..........

And if you are one of the very few who have read this far; I’m sorry. My family doesn't think I’m funny either. And they are stuck with me.

Just like my house...stuck with me.... at least until 5pm today when they have to have me back to the home.

Dave

Winilyme · 03-06-2022, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

First of all, the only important seasons are summer and winter. Summer begins when I return to NH and Winter is defined by my returning to Florida.

In Miami, where I have lived for most of my life, there are 2 seasons: Rainy Season and Dry Season. Both NH and FL have Tourist Season, which the “real” residents hate. In both places.

As far as John and FLL, I always read what they post. And sometimes I understand them. But I always appreciate them.

As far as ANT, what else did I have to do but find 95 acronyms none of which fit. As far as Aesop and the Grasshopper, there are apparently deep philosophic differences in the interpretation of this, none of which I understand.

And if you are one of the very few who have read this far; I’m sorry. My family doesn't think I’m funny either. And they are stuck with me.

You have sufficiently cleared this all up for me...thank you.

John Mercier · 03-06-2022, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

First of all, the only important seasons are summer and winter. Summer begins when I return to NH and Winter is defined by my returning to Florida.

In Miami, where I have lived for most of my life, there are 2 seasons: Rainy Season and Dry Season. Both NH and FL have Tourist Season, which the “real” residents hate. In both places.

As far as John and FLL, I always read what they post. And sometimes I understand them. But I always appreciate them.

As far as ANT, what else did I have to do but find 95 acronyms none of which fit. As far as Aesop and the Grasshopper, there are apparently deep philosophic differences in the interpretation of this, none of which I understand.

And if you are one of the very few who have read this far; I’m sorry. My family doesn't think I’m funny either. And they are stuck with me.

The ANT saw spring and released that the warm whether was a time to begin prepping for the coming winter. The ANT thought long term... so spring, not summer, was the time to move quickly.
The GRASSHOPPER saw the warmth a time to play... for the GRASSHOPPER the seasons were defined as play and starving. The GRASSHOPPER had no need for spring, and never concerned themselves with the future - winter.

So for the ANT, collecting sap... starting seedlings... etc, is what this season is for. Summer will just be too late.

It is sort of like island property owners... they are on ISLAND TIME. Mainland property owners don't always understand that.

So when someone is focused on conserving money... which I see FLL as... they are more ANT than GRASSHOPPER. The coming of spring becomes the big event.

By summer, I will move from working part-time 50 hrs per week into full-time mode, so everything for spring will need to be completed to free up that time.

fatlazyless · 03-21-2022, 09:35 AM

The first day of spring occurs when there is 12-hours of daylight and 12-hours of darkness in a 24-hour calendar day. This supposedly occurred, yesterday, Sunday March 20 at 11:33-am, so here's to spring time, 2022! ....

You know the big rain that fell on Saturday night, March 19 would have been a snow storm back 40-years ago in 1982 as winter used to last right up till about March 25-March 31.

John Mercier · 03-21-2022, 05:18 PM

We've had snow storms later.
The first day of spring is a marker for those starting seedlings.

But historically, we use Memorial Day as the marker to transplant or plant directly into the ground. It helps avoid a spring frost that could harm the seedlings. Obviously, any storm with below freezing temperature could result in snow.

03-06-2022, 07:34 AM	#1
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 924 Thanked 569 Times in 295 Posts	First of all, the only important seasons are summer and winter. Summer begins when I return to NH and Winter is defined by my returning to Florida. In Miami, where I have lived for most of my life, there are 2 seasons: Rainy Season and Dry Season. Both NH and FL have Tourist Season, which the “real” residents hate. In both places. As far as John and FLL, I always read what they post. And sometimes I understand them. But I always appreciate them. As far as ANT, what else did I have to do but find 95 acronyms none of which fit. As far as Aesop and the Grasshopper, there are apparently deep philosophic differences in the interpretation of this, none of which I understand. And if you are one of the very few who have read this far; I’m sorry. My family doesn't think I’m funny either. And they are stuck with me. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

03-21-2022, 09:35 AM	#5
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,546 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 297 Thanked 958 Times in 699 Posts	..... 1st day of spring; Sunday March 20, 11:33-am The first day of spring occurs when there is 12-hours of daylight and 12-hours of darkness in a 24-hour calendar day. This supposedly occurred, yesterday, Sunday March 20 at 11:33-am, so here's to spring time, 2022! .... You know the big rain that fell on Saturday night, March 19 would have been a snow storm back 40-years ago in 1982 as winter used to last right up till about March 25-March 31. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

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03-21-2022, 05:18 PM	#6
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,035 Thanks: 2 Thanked 531 Times in 437 Posts	We've had snow storms later. The first day of spring is a marker for those starting seedlings. But historically, we use Memorial Day as the marker to transplant or plant directly into the ground. It helps avoid a spring frost that could harm the seedlings. Obviously, any storm with below freezing temperature could result in snow.