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flatferenghi · 09-22-2008, 08:20 AM

autumn begins 11:45am eastern time. I am so overjoyed. No more high electric bills. I have the fan going 6" from my face the minute I get in to the minute I leave. Soon, I will be able to turn it off & leave it off. It is time to start cooking again, once the house cools off. I think i will make some hearty soups this year. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI.

junkfoodmonkey · 09-22-2008, 08:30 AM

Autumn? AUTUMN? ::laughs hysterically:: We never had any bloody summer yet! I'm just a couple of degrees away from wearing my winter coat and I've had a hot water bottle in bed a couple of times in the last week. No fair!

Just what we need. All the gas and electric prices going up and winter setting in early. We're all doomed.

Hazelsmrf · 09-22-2008, 08:36 AM

We had a very crappy summer here in Montreal. I think I used the pool twice all summer, and both times the water was cold. It's already cold in the mornings, need a sweater/jacket, and at night. Maybe winter's coming early this year. Winter is MY high electric bill season grrrrr.

SashimiMark · 09-22-2008, 08:37 AM

It's been a cool summer here in New England as well. A FEW hot days, but not many. I love cold weather, and am looking forward to winter.

Patlaf · 09-22-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by junkfoodmonkey

Autumn? AUTUMN? ::laughs hysterically:: We never had any bloody summer yet! I'm just a couple of degrees away from wearing my winter coat and I've had a hot water bottle in bed a couple of times in the last week. No fair!

Just what we need. All the gas and electric prices going up and winter setting in early. We're all doomed.

If it is any comfort, this morning's Telegraph said it would be a warm, dry autumn in England.

Pat

HezzieLee · 09-22-2008, 08:39 AM

I've been told a couple times that this winter is supposed to be a rough one! Leaves are falling here in mid michigan already!

junkfoodmonkey · 09-22-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Patlaf

If it is any comfort, this morning's Telegraph said it would be a warm, dry autumn in England.

Pat

Ah well, let's hope the winter coat can wait until November then. It has been a little warmer the last couple of days, though still very gloomy and grim.

maria40nc · 09-22-2008, 08:43 AM

My favorite time of year too!!! From Holloween all the way through New Year's is one big happy holiday as far as I'm concerned. Can't wait to go hiking in the mountains!!! Bean soup and burgandy oven stew! Apple pie and pumpkin pie! Spiced apple cider and eggnog!

I better get to work figuring out how to low carb my favorite fall recipes!!!

Blaine (from Fit TV Blaine's Low Carb Kitchen) did a wonderful low carb Thanksgiving dinner on episode 20:

FitTV :: Blaine's Low Carb Kitchen :: Recipe Index

Flatferenghi - where are you? or at least what region?

Maria

andreachurch · 09-22-2008, 08:58 AM

I'm working in South Korea right now and to hear the word Autumn is just beyond bizzare to me. It's like 30 degrees out ( I think that's about 85-ish in fahrenheit (sp?) with about 90% humidity. My electric bills the past few months have been almost doubled.. Mom in Vancouver says it's getting nice and 'crisp' out. I just can't wait to move home in December, if for nothing else just because there's (almost) nothing I love more than a perfect pair of jeans and a hoodie! A cup of creamy coffee, a blanket, and a movie... omg.. Seriously not a fan of summer.

Nikouli · 09-22-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by andreachurch

because there's (almost) nothing I love more than a perfect pair of jeans and a hoodie! A cup of creamy coffee, a blanket, and a movie... omg.. Seriously not a fan of summer.

You said it!

. I totally agree! Us Floridians usually look forward to the weather change, lol. When I am rich one day I will have a summer home outside of FL, like the smokey mountains, or NC. Hey...I can dream..

Bookjones · 09-22-2008, 09:08 AM

I too am delighted to feel fall coming. My electric bill should be much more manageable without the AC running day and night. Love the cool season here in So. Cal. cause it's still warm in the daytime but nights are nice and crisp.

Margot 65 · 09-22-2008, 09:11 AM

LOL we had frost (32F) 2 weeks ago.

It might snow this afternoon......

Our leaves pretty much all fell last week, but we did have some unseasonably warm days! Funny to see my kids playing in piles of leaves in their shorts LOL

Halloween sux because the kids have to wear winter clothing over or under their costumes.... Cinderella wearing a toque is pretty hilarious

ETA: I used my A/C for 3 days this summer

My furnace was turned on 3 weeks ago.

lgna70 · 09-22-2008, 09:13 AM

When I was really heavy, I dreaded summer...heat is not a fat girls friend! Especially humid Seattle in the summertime. When I'd lost all the weight I loved summer and the heat was no longer a problem....this year, I've put back 30#'s of the 70#'s I lost, and definitely felt uncomfortable even with the mild summer...time to get serious again!

Margot 65 · 09-22-2008, 09:15 AM

I am actually excited for the first time ever, because I have a CLOSET FULL of fall/winter clothing that I have not worn for almost 2 years!!

Plus I have a brand new leather jacket hubby bought me this summer... another 10lbs and I am going to take the tags off of it!

A year ago today I was 9 months pregnant and well over 230lbs.

WenB · 09-22-2008, 09:22 AM

I'm soooooo ready for autumn!

It means that the hot sticky summer of Houston will become a less hot and less sticky fall AND it means that the end of hurricane season is on the way.

Up north, I remember the amazing colors of fall - the crispness of the air - ahhhhhh, memories.

homestretch · 09-22-2008, 09:23 AM

I love fall and winter! I also love the lower utility bills since we use a wood stove.

Margot 65 · 09-22-2008, 09:27 AM

LOL my average utility bills for last winter were $450/month (power/gas) and this summer was $250.

We are on fixed rates, so it is higher than most right now, but the savings will come as the price of gas goes up.

FloridaShell · 09-22-2008, 09:38 AM

Oh yes, I am looking forward to cooler days also. Here in Florida they are few and far between.

glennjones · 09-22-2008, 09:43 AM

We usually have two days of Spring and two days of Autumn here...mostly hot and humid or cold and rainy the other 361 days. I can't wait for the cooler/cold weather.

Laura in Arizona · 09-22-2008, 09:45 AM

Here in Arizona the first day of Autumn on the calendar is sort of meaningless. Our daytime highs are still over 100 and overnight low was 78 last night. Every morning I stick my nose out the door waiting for that cool, crisp air to hit me. Of course when I say cool and crisp I am talking about 68 degrees! It is really not until late October and into November that we get real fall weather.

debkeversole · 09-22-2008, 09:48 AM

Margot 65 · 09-22-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by glennjones

We usually have two days of Spring and two days of Autumn here...mostly hot and humid or cold and rainy the other 361 days. I can't wait for the cooler/cold weather.

LOL they say in Alberta we have 10 months of winter and 2 months of really bad skiing.

Carrollkay · 09-22-2008, 09:59 AM

It's been a rough hot one in california.. i am just now starting to open up my house after 400 buck electric bills..
Lisa

slimforever06 · 09-22-2008, 10:45 AM

I LOVE fall and winter - so not a summer person at all. It's in the 70's today in NC and I'm loving it - can't wait to wear a sweater & cut off the air conditioning.

Mule_Freak · 09-22-2008, 11:04 AM

fall & WINTER

really like fall alot, but come on and bring on my Snow Flakes

I love cold weather, bring on the 20's and lower, makes me so "slap-happy"

fawn · 09-22-2008, 12:13 PM

yuck
I'm going to live with Betty this winter.

I can't even tolerate California winters.

Neecy08 · 09-22-2008, 12:18 PM

Here in BC, our summer didn't really start until the middle of August, so I feel we got cheated this year. Thankfully so far its been sunny, if cooler but the rains will start any day and continue until spring. I live on Vancouver Island, and some years we get a ton of snow, some years none, but its always cold and damp. I'm annoyed that the local wood lot where I've been getting my firewood for the last 10 years changed ownership and the new owners aren't allowing anybody to come and get wood (only drop it off for $25/load) because they make money chipping it and selling it as hog fuel. I have no idea where I'm going to get more wood, as using the electric heaters is ridiculously expensive. If the weather could just stay a balmy 75-80 year around I'd be ecstatic

Nikouli · 09-22-2008, 02:07 PM

I just want to live somewhere where fall looks like this....

But hey, DF and I will be going to stay in a log cabin in the mountains somewhere for our honeymoon next year!

I already told him I may not want to come back once we get there.

afuentes · 09-22-2008, 02:16 PM

Well....in Vegas, we've been HOT. Monsoon season was horrible and humid as usual too. Right now the weather is beautiful. Our highs are only in the low 90's now. Yippeee!!!!!!!!!!!!

We ended our summer with a 5 mile hike in Zion National Park (Southern Utah) - it was gorgeous.

I just hate the cold though.

It'll start getting real cold in January (highs in the 50's) and then I will want Spring and Summer all over again.

09-22-2008, 08:20 AM	#1
flatferenghi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,274 Gallery: flatferenghi	good news: autumn begins 11:45am eastern time. I am so overjoyed. No more high electric bills. I have the fan going 6" from my face the minute I get in to the minute I leave. Soon, I will be able to turn it off & leave it off. It is time to start cooking again, once the house cools off. I think i will make some hearty soups this year. Love & Profits: FLATFERENGHI.

09-22-2008, 08:43 AM	#8
maria40nc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 257 Blog Entries: 13 Gallery: maria40nc WOE: Low Carb/Exercise Start Date: August 12, 2008	My favorite time of year too!!! From Holloween all the way through New Year's is one big happy holiday as far as I'm concerned. Can't wait to go hiking in the mountains!!! Bean soup and burgandy oven stew! Apple pie and pumpkin pie! Spiced apple cider and eggnog! I better get to work figuring out how to low carb my favorite fall recipes!!! Blaine (from Fit TV Blaine's Low Carb Kitchen) did a wonderful low carb Thanksgiving dinner on episode 20: FitTV :: Blaine's Low Carb Kitchen :: Recipe Index Flatferenghi - where are you? or at least what region? Maria __________________ "Fitness, like spiritual enlightenment, is a lifelong pursuit, not a temporary fix" - Ray Kybartas

09-22-2008, 08:58 AM	#9
andreachurch Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 128 Gallery: andreachurch Stats: 5"11 -Started 275lbs, down to 175, goal's ~ 150 WOE: Atkins K.I.S.S.	I'm working in South Korea right now and to hear the word Autumn is just beyond bizzare to me. It's like 30 degrees out ( I think that's about 85-ish in fahrenheit (sp?) with about 90% humidity. My electric bills the past few months have been almost doubled.. Mom in Vancouver says it's getting nice and 'crisp' out. I just can't wait to move home in December, if for nothing else just because there's (almost) nothing I love more than a perfect pair of jeans and a hoodie! A cup of creamy coffee, a blanket, and a movie... omg.. Seriously not a fan of summer. __________________ *-Andrea* *100 down* *----- 25 to go !* The End Game -- 30 to Goal 180 179 178 177 176 175 174 173 172 171 170 169 168 167 166 165 164 163 162 161 160 159 158 157 156 155 154 153 152 151 150

09-22-2008, 12:18 PM	#27
Neecy08 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: British Columbia Posts: 367 Gallery: Neecy08 Stats: 288/260/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Aug 6, 2008	Here in BC, our summer didn't really start until the middle of August, so I feel we got cheated this year. Thankfully so far its been sunny, if cooler but the rains will start any day and continue until spring. I live on Vancouver Island, and some years we get a ton of snow, some years none, but its always cold and damp. I'm annoyed that the local wood lot where I've been getting my firewood for the last 10 years changed ownership and the new owners aren't allowing anybody to come and get wood (only drop it off for $25/load) because they make money chipping it and selling it as hog fuel. I have no idea where I'm going to get more wood, as using the electric heaters is ridiculously expensive. If the weather could just stay a balmy 75-80 year around I'd be ecstatic __________________ An apple a day keeps anyone away if you throw it hard enough! 288 286 284 282 280 278 276 274 272 270 268 266 264 262 260 258 256 254 252 250 248 244 -->

09-22-2008, 02:07 PM	#28
Nikouli Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Gallery: Nikouli Stats: 174/160/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 5/29/08	I just want to live somewhere where fall looks like this.... But hey, DF and I will be going to stay in a log cabin in the mountains somewhere for our honeymoon next year! I already told him I may not want to come back once we get there. Last edited by Nikouli : 09-22-2008 at 02:09 PM.

09-22-2008, 08:30 AM	#2
junkfoodmonkey MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,688 Blog Entries: 42 Gallery: junkfoodmonkey Stats: 183/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Reinduction: 01/01/08	Autumn? AUTUMN? ::laughs hysterically:: We never had any bloody summer yet! I'm just a couple of degrees away from wearing my winter coat and I've had a hot water bottle in bed a couple of times in the last week. No fair! Just what we need. All the gas and electric prices going up and winter setting in early. We're all doomed.

09-22-2008, 08:36 AM	#3
Hazelsmrf Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 903 Gallery: Hazelsmrf WOE: Atkins	We had a very crappy summer here in Montreal. I think I used the pool twice all summer, and both times the water was cold. It's already cold in the mornings, need a sweater/jacket, and at night. Maybe winter's coming early this year. Winter is MY high electric bill season grrrrr.

09-22-2008, 08:37 AM	#4
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,781 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/275/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	It's been a cool summer here in New England as well. A FEW hot days, but not many. I love cold weather, and am looking forward to winter.

09-22-2008, 08:39 AM	#6
HezzieLee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 698 Gallery: HezzieLee Stats: 35yrs old 5'4" 180/173/155 WOE: Low carb/Low sugar- Prediabetic Start Date: March 2008	I've been told a couple times that this winter is supposed to be a rough one! Leaves are falling here in mid michigan already!

09-22-2008, 09:08 AM	#11
Bookjones Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 32 Gallery: Bookjones Stats: 233/189/160 WOE: LCHF Start Date: 2/2007	I too am delighted to feel fall coming. My electric bill should be much more manageable without the AC running day and night. Love the cool season here in So. Cal. cause it's still warm in the daytime but nights are nice and crisp.

09-22-2008, 09:11 AM	#12
Margot 65 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Eh! Posts: 3,148 Gallery: Margot 65 Stats: 210/167/TBD WOE: Hi Fat/Low Carb & Grain Free Start Date: March 2008 (after pregnancy gain)	LOL we had frost (32F) 2 weeks ago. It might snow this afternoon...... Our leaves pretty much all fell last week, but we did have some unseasonably warm days! Funny to see my kids playing in piles of leaves in their shorts LOL Halloween sux because the kids have to wear winter clothing over or under their costumes.... Cinderella wearing a toque is pretty hilarious ETA: I used my A/C for 3 days this summer My furnace was turned on 3 weeks ago.

09-22-2008, 09:13 AM	#13
lgna70 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 119 Gallery: lgna70 Stats: 205/185/150 WOE: low carb Start Date: 2003	When I was really heavy, I dreaded summer...heat is not a fat girls friend! Especially humid Seattle in the summertime. When I'd lost all the weight I loved summer and the heat was no longer a problem....this year, I've put back 30#'s of the 70#'s I lost, and definitely felt uncomfortable even with the mild summer...time to get serious again!

09-22-2008, 09:15 AM	#14
Margot 65 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Eh! Posts: 3,148 Gallery: Margot 65 Stats: 210/167/TBD WOE: Hi Fat/Low Carb & Grain Free Start Date: March 2008 (after pregnancy gain)	I am actually excited for the first time ever, because I have a CLOSET FULL of fall/winter clothing that I have not worn for almost 2 years!! Plus I have a brand new leather jacket hubby bought me this summer... another 10lbs and I am going to take the tags off of it! A year ago today I was 9 months pregnant and well over 230lbs.

09-22-2008, 09:22 AM	#15
WenB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,698 Gallery: WenB Stats: 311 (h)/247.8 (i)/235 (c)/20-24% Body Fat (g) WOE: Lap Band - Atkins Modified for Candida - BMR Start Date: Induction on 7/22/08; Surgery 12/06	I'm soooooo ready for autumn! It means that the hot sticky summer of Houston will become a less hot and less sticky fall AND it means that the end of hurricane season is on the way. Up north, I remember the amazing colors of fall - the crispness of the air - ahhhhhh, memories.

09-22-2008, 09:23 AM	#16
homestretch MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,347 Gallery: homestretch Stats: 206.5/153/155 WOE: Lost 35 on SB/Now Atkins and calorie counting Start Date: 5/26/06	I love fall and winter! I also love the lower utility bills since we use a wood stove.

09-22-2008, 09:48 AM	#21
debkeversole Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 8,779 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/333/199 WOE: curves challenge Start Date: jan 2006

09-22-2008, 09:27 AM	#17
Margot 65 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Eh! Posts: 3,148 Gallery: Margot 65 Stats: 210/167/TBD WOE: Hi Fat/Low Carb & Grain Free Start Date: March 2008 (after pregnancy gain)	LOL my average utility bills for last winter were $450/month (power/gas) and this summer was $250. We are on fixed rates, so it is higher than most right now, but the savings will come as the price of gas goes up.

09-22-2008, 09:38 AM	#18
FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,615 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133 sz 6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	Oh yes, I am looking forward to cooler days also. Here in Florida they are few and far between.

09-22-2008, 09:43 AM	#19
glennjones Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 140 Gallery: glennjones Stats: 280/220.5/200 6' 4" WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2008	We usually have two days of Spring and two days of Autumn here...mostly hot and humid or cold and rainy the other 361 days. I can't wait for the cooler/cold weather.

09-22-2008, 09:45 AM	#20
Laura in Arizona Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 436 Gallery: Laura in Arizona WOE: Protein Power Start Date: June 6 2008	Here in Arizona the first day of Autumn on the calendar is sort of meaningless. Our daytime highs are still over 100 and overnight low was 78 last night. Every morning I stick my nose out the door waiting for that cool, crisp air to hit me. Of course when I say cool and crisp I am talking about 68 degrees! It is really not until late October and into November that we get real fall weather.

09-22-2008, 09:59 AM	#23
Carrollkay Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 628 Gallery: Carrollkay Stats: 242/221/170 5'10" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Sept 01, 2008	It's been a rough hot one in california.. i am just now starting to open up my house after 400 buck electric bills.. Lisa

09-22-2008, 10:45 AM	#24
slimforever06 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NC Posts: 2,257 Gallery: slimforever06 Stats: (18)/(4-6) WOE: Atkins! Start Date: 03/2000	I LOVE fall and winter - so not a summer person at all. It's in the 70's today in NC and I'm loving it - can't wait to wear a sweater & cut off the air conditioning.

09-22-2008, 11:04 AM	#25
Mule_Freak MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,183 Gallery: Mule_Freak Stats: 145/125-130/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Oct. 2003	fall & WINTER really like fall alot, but come on and bring on my Snow Flakes I love cold weather, bring on the 20's and lower, makes me so "slap-happy"

09-22-2008, 12:13 PM	#26
fawn Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,840 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	yuck I'm going to live with Betty this winter. I can't even tolerate California winters.

09-22-2008, 02:16 PM	#29
afuentes MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,117 Gallery: afuentes Stats: 190/184/150 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: honest restart - 11/20/08	Well....in Vegas, we've been HOT. Monsoon season was horrible and humid as usual too. Right now the weather is beautiful. Our highs are only in the low 90's now. Yippeee!!!!!!!!!!!! We ended our summer with a 5 mile hike in Zion National Park (Southern Utah) - it was gorgeous. I just hate the cold though. It'll start getting real cold in January (highs in the 50's) and then I will want Spring and Summer all over again.