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Post by Victoria on Sept 1, 2007 2:05:54 GMT -5
What's everyone's plans for this big holiday weekend?It's hard to believe that summer is coming to a close already! For those of us who live in the USA and Canada this is a 3 day holiday weekend and the last fling of summer. The weather is supposed to be great here for all three days so my family will be going to a family picnic on Sunday and then Monday we'll be going out on a boat with some friends for a day of fun in the sun. 
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Post by jim on Sept 1, 2007 2:25:39 GMT -5
1st Day of Spring for those of us on the other side.
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Post by Victoria on Sept 1, 2007 2:40:39 GMT -5
So Jim I'm sure you'll be celebrating the fact that Spring has sprung!
I didn't know your seasons started on the 1st of the month. Ours start on the 21st of the month. I think I'd like them starting on the 1st of the month like yours!
Seasons in Australia
Spring September 1
Summer December 1
Autumn March 1
Winter June 1
Seasons in USA
Spring March 21
Summer June 21
Autumn September 21
Winter December 21
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Post by jim on Sept 1, 2007 3:02:48 GMT -5
Are you in a snow area and when does that normally start?
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Post by Victoria on Sept 1, 2007 3:37:03 GMT -5
The part of Michigan I'm in generally doesn't get the first snow until around the end of November, but it usually melts very quickly. Then around the 3rd week of December (around Christmas) we get our first real snowfall that stays for awhile. The snowfall seems to have diminshed greatly overall, but we got hit pretty hard last winter. They say we're in for another winter of lots of snow. I hate snow!! We really need it though because the great lakes water levels have been dropping at an alarming rate. It's causing a problem for all the big shipping freighters because they have to carry a lot less cargo now.
Btw, the snow ends around the end of March. Do you get snow where you are?
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Post by jim on Sept 1, 2007 10:35:38 GMT -5
Sept 2 Here and Fathers Day.
and no snow near me I live in Sydney probably once every 2-3 years snow can be found about an hour away.
Snow country around Thredbo about 4 hours away.
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Post by felis on Sept 1, 2007 15:51:26 GMT -5
well here in portugal no big hollyday just a normal weekend
and just about the summer's end
stiil good days to go to the beach and i live in a place with river and ocean "atlantic" quite near, some 10 minutes foot and about 15 minutes by car. so i think my little city is one blessed one lool. is quite is beautiful and i love it cause i have the sea here so nearby. i'm going to put here a link to my little city is not for me the best one not in english unfornutally but u can see the pictures and have an idea´.i heve to say again sorry it's in portuguese not showing even the beach cause vila do conde is all beach.sorry not even a picture of one of our beaches
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Post by felis on Sept 1, 2007 15:52:48 GMT -5
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Post by tggrdee1 on Sept 1, 2007 19:33:25 GMT -5
I'll probably spend the holiday packing. We're moving back home to New Orleans in a couple weeks, so I'll be busy trying to wrap things up here. Hope you guys enjoy your vacation, Victoria!
And enjoy the first day of spring, Jim!
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Post by jane409 on Sept 1, 2007 23:03:22 GMT -5
Now that the 900 mile trip from Fargo ND, to Denver CO is done, the rest of our 'holiday' weekend is being spent unpacking boxes. Moving our stuff from storage to the 3rd floor condo we rented wasn't as bad as anticipated, hubby's company hired 2 people to do all the heavy lifting and climbing of stairs, but it was still exhausting!
I know it's not the type of holiday weekend most people enjoy, but I'm happy. I am told it usually snows in Denver by halloween, but doesn't really accumulate till later in the season. As of today, we are still experiencing temperatures into the 90's. Right now the days are warm, and the nights are delightful, with an amazing view of the mountains from my living room.
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Post by Victoria on Sept 2, 2007 20:11:24 GMT -5
Felis you live in a beautiful country. Thanks for sharing that link! Dee I hope your packing is going well. I'm so happy for you being able to go home and see your family and friends!  Janie sounds like you've have an adventurous weekend! Your finally settled in so now you can sit back and enjoy the view out your living room window! A toast to you, your man and your new home! Cheers!  |
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Post by emilyrose on Sept 3, 2007 5:20:31 GMT -5
Labor day here is every first of May... And we only have rainy and sunny season... I wish I could go somewhere where it snows...  |
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