What DO you like about the winter - The DIS Discussion Forums

tony64 · 12-06-2012, 05:44 AM

Most of us hate the cold and wet winter months but what do you like about them.

For me having a hot towel after a shower is one of the few plus points.

tennisfan · 12-06-2012, 06:35 AM

I quite like winter with the frosty mornings unless I'm working as there is nothing good about finishing a night shift and having to scrap the car before going home to bed

Muscateer · 12-06-2012, 06:53 AM

Usually I spend my winters in the sun but this year I am home for a few weeks. So far I have had a bad cold and cough and had to spend a good while yesterday clearing snow from my driveway but once in 7 years is good for me. I do love the evenings when you know its cold outside and you are inside all snug and toasty with a glass of something nice.

queendisney · 12-06-2012, 10:29 AM

I like the fact that spring is on its way!

Wills Mom · 12-06-2012, 11:36 AM

I love the anticipation of Christmas. The cold evenings with the Christmas tree lights sparkling and the fire lit. The Christmas songs on a night out with everyone wearing Santa hats or tinsel! Also love going to sleep listening to wind and rain howling outside!
This time last year I was pregnant and looking forward to my sons arrival so from now on winter time means looking forward to his birthday

tinks_1989 · 12-06-2012, 04:29 PM

I love christmas time. I love the shopping centres are festive. I love hearing christmas songs on the radio. Seeing my favourite films on tv. Having good friends round. Parties.

January February though I hate. I am terrible after christmas. Major christmas blues. This January (31st) we are off to WDW and aren't back till 15th February my sister baby is due 25th and my daughters birthday is march 10th so I have plenty to keep me busy thankfully. So will hopefully keep away the blues.

Tinks1984 · 12-06-2012, 04:54 PM

I actually don't mind the Winter months. I love being able to wrap up warm in my jumpers, mittens on and off for a walk somewhere

I enjoy Christmas too, this year it's my daughters first, so plenty to look forward to there

thestevied · 12-07-2012, 09:25 AM

I love the cold weather. A chilly day but a bright sunny sky is perfect for me.

mandymouse · 12-07-2012, 04:17 PM

I hate the winter, I really dislike the cold, it's always dark and I don't like having to wear jumpers. Thankfully I love the build up to Christmas from putting my tree up, wrapping presents, parties and going to the Christingle Service on Christmas Eve. Another plus is that it's my birthday in January. Now roll on the clocks going forward in the Spring

TotallyAngelic · 12-09-2012, 04:10 PM

I hate the winter big time ... I suffer from S.A.D. and the only good thing about winter is each day passing is one day closer to March, when I regain some normality. I can't think of anything I like about it other than I have an excuse to drink hot chocolate. I am already looking forward to the "what do you like about spring" as I will have a big long and slightly more positive list

meggiebeth · 12-10-2012, 07:21 PM

The cold and rain plus the short days. No matter how many jumpers I put on I always seem to be cold! I hate how early it gets dark and makes me feel tired earlier if you know what I mean.

What I like is the crisp air, and of course Christmas...! However it's depressing in January when the festive season is over and the weather and events are pretty grim.

Me? I count down the days till summer. Not that that weather will be nice either!

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crabbie1 · 12-11-2012, 02:42 AM

I lovvvve the lead up to christmas but find it very flat after that. Like snuggling up with my yankees lit and a good film with herbie my siamese cuddled up next to me.xxxx

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jen_uk · 12-11-2012, 07:27 AM

I like that I am escaping it and going to Florida next week!!

Other than that I love it when its cold outside and I can stay wrapped up under the duvet

Oh and I LOVE new years eve, I don't mean the parties etc, I love the idea of being able to make a fresh start and all the exciting things that are in the year ahead.

irenep · 12-11-2012, 07:54 AM

I love Snow Days - I take DS to the golf course and go sledging down the hill when he should be at school

- Its such good fun but he'll be 13 next year and probably wont be interested in that for much longer
Believe it or not I actually quite enjoy clearing the drive too when we have had a good heavy snowfall!
And (in the words of the song) its nice to have chestnuts roasting on the open fire

poppie123 · 12-12-2012, 01:54 PM

Being able to cover up the excess pounds with chucky clothes.

12-06-2012, 05:44 AM	#1
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12-06-2012, 06:35 AM	#2
tennisfan Was told off for sliding down the banister at the SL South Africa or California for me Popped to the Boots Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 23,745	I quite like winter with the frosty mornings unless I'm working as there is nothing good about finishing a night shift and having to scrap the car before going home to bed __________________ Nikki Trips: DLRP - Hotel Cheyenne, October, 1994, DLRP - Hotel New York, October, 1998, DLRP - Hotel New York, June, 1999, DLRP - Sequoia Lodge, October, 1999, DLRP - Hotel New York, October, 2000, DLRP - Sequoia Lodge, October, 2001, Walt Disney Studios preview, February, 2002, DLRP - Hotel Cheyenne, August, 2002, New York City, Easter 2004, DLRP - Hotel New York, August, 2004, DLRP - Day trip, November, 2004, DLRP - Day trip, September, 2005, DLRP - Sequoia Lodge, Easter 2007, DLRP - Kyriad, June 2007 DLRP - Sequoia Lodge, June 2009 DLRP - Day trip, November 2009 New York City, February 2010 DLRP - Disneyland Hotel, June 2010 DLRP - Sequoia Lodge, September 2010 Stratosphere Hotel, Las Vegas, October 2010 DLRP - Day trip, January 2011, DLRP - Sequoia Lodge, August 2011, DLRP - Day trip, January 2012, DLRP - Sequoia Lodge, June 2012, DLRP - Santa Fe, November 2012,

12-06-2012, 06:53 AM	#3
Muscateer DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sandpit Posts: 7,058	Usually I spend my winters in the sun but this year I am home for a few weeks. So far I have had a bad cold and cough and had to spend a good while yesterday clearing snow from my driveway but once in 7 years is good for me. I do love the evenings when you know its cold outside and you are inside all snug and toasty with a glass of something nice. __________________ Sandra

12-06-2012, 10:29 AM	#4
queendisney DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camberley, UK Posts: 2,411	I like the fact that spring is on its way! __________________ Vanda x Walt Disney World resort 17 times for 3 weeks at a time. Off resort 2 times but never again as I just didn't feel the magic. Disneyland Paris untold amt of times as its very close and easy to get to. Disneyland California

12-06-2012, 11:36 AM	#5
Wills Mom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,441	I love the anticipation of Christmas. The cold evenings with the Christmas tree lights sparkling and the fire lit. The Christmas songs on a night out with everyone wearing Santa hats or tinsel! Also love going to sleep listening to wind and rain howling outside! This time last year I was pregnant and looking forward to my sons arrival so from now on winter time means looking forward to his birthday __________________ Me (30) DH (31) DS (1) Sammy the Spitz (5) UK Spending Game#14 Christmas 2005:Holiday Inn I-Drive 14 nights August 2006:New Yorker Hotel NYC 4 nights/POP 3 nights February 2007:Glenbrook Villa 14 nights February 2008:Trafalgar Village Villa 18 nights February 2009:Highlands Reserve Villa 12 nights May 2010 Honeymoon:Crowne Plaza 1 night/1st RCCL 4 nights/Buena Vista Palace 3 nights/AKL 4 nights/Rosen Plaza I-Drive 3 nights/Bellagio Las Vegas 4 nights May 2013 Glenbrook Villa 17 nights

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12-06-2012, 04:29 PM	#6
tinks_1989 need a like button Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Somerset (South West England) Posts: 5,524	I love christmas time. I love the shopping centres are festive. I love hearing christmas songs on the radio. Seeing my favourite films on tv. Having good friends round. Parties. January February though I hate. I am terrible after christmas. Major christmas blues. This January (31st) we are off to WDW and aren't back till 15th February my sister baby is due 25th and my daughters birthday is march 10th so I have plenty to keep me busy thankfully. So will hopefully keep away the blues. __________________

12-06-2012, 04:54 PM	#7
Tinks1984 We're having a mini party! I couldn't believe how many there was in the bag! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lancs, England Posts: 4,926	I actually don't mind the Winter months. I love being able to wrap up warm in my jumpers, mittens on and off for a walk somewhere I enjoy Christmas too, this year it's my daughters first, so plenty to look forward to there __________________ RACHEL May '93 - Off-site - Marriott International Drive - May '95 - CBR - June '98 - CBR - April '08 - ASSp - May '10 - ASSp "If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse." - Walter E. Disney (1901-1966) Trip Report ~ 2010 Family Fun!

12-07-2012, 09:25 AM	#8
thestevied DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire, England Posts: 2,224	I love the cold weather. A chilly day but a bright sunny sky is perfect for me. __________________ 1st trip - July 1989 WDW, 2nd trip - Aug1993 WDW, 3rd trip - July 1997 Tokyo Disneyland, 4th trip - June 1999 WDW, 5th trip - Sept 2002 WDW, 6th trip - Sept 2003 WDW, 7th trip - Feb 2004 Euro Disney, 8th trip - Jan 2005 WDW, 9th trip - June 2005 WDW, 10th trip - Sept 2006 WDW, 11th trip - Sept 2007 WDW, 12th trip - Oct 2008 Disneyland, 13th trip - Sept 2009 WDW, 14th trip - Sept 2010 WDW AKL, 15th trip September 2011 - Dolphin resort, 16th trip - September 2013, Yacht Club UK spending game no.12

12-07-2012, 04:17 PM	#9
mandymouse If It's Not A Bahama Mama Then I'm Not Interested Can I put my Christmas Tree up yet ? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nuneaton U.K. Posts: 72,027	I hate the winter, I really dislike the cold, it's always dark and I don't like having to wear jumpers. Thankfully I love the build up to Christmas from putting my tree up, wrapping presents, parties and going to the Christingle Service on Christmas Eve. Another plus is that it's my birthday in January. Now roll on the clocks going forward in the Spring __________________ Mandy xx

12-09-2012, 04:10 PM	#10
TotallyAngelic DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 6,515	I hate the winter big time ... I suffer from S.A.D. and the only good thing about winter is each day passing is one day closer to March, when I regain some normality. I can't think of anything I like about it other than I have an excuse to drink hot chocolate. I am already looking forward to the "what do you like about spring" as I will have a big long and slightly more positive list __________________

12-10-2012, 07:21 PM	#11
meggiebeth Have faith in your dreams and someday your rainbow will come smiling through... Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1,589	The cold and rain plus the short days. No matter how many jumpers I put on I always seem to be cold! I hate how early it gets dark and makes me feel tired earlier if you know what I mean. What I like is the crisp air, and of course Christmas...! However it's depressing in January when the festive season is over and the weather and events are pretty grim. Me? I count down the days till summer. Not that that weather will be nice either! Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards __________________ Dad Mum Meg (16) William (14) Rory (7) Oscar (2) $5 A Day Means Disney MY Way! An October PTR ~Our 18 day trip to Walt Disney World. Deluxe Dining Plan, Keys to the Kingdom Tour, MNSSHP, Epcot Food & Wine Festival and MVMCP all in one trip!~

12-11-2012, 02:42 AM	#12
crabbie1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: kingswinford uk Posts: 3,199	I lovvvve the lead up to christmas but find it very flat after that. Like snuggling up with my yankees lit and a good film with herbie my siamese cuddled up next to me.xxxx Sent from my iPad using DISBoards __________________ [link=http://distickers.com/ticker/][img noborder]http://distickers.com/ticker/tickers/mcqy6efeovttz4hh.png[/img][/link]

12-11-2012, 07:27 AM	#13
jen_uk Eurovision Nut !! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South East Posts: 7,620	I like that I am escaping it and going to Florida next week!! Other than that I love it when its cold outside and I can stay wrapped up under the duvet Oh and I LOVE new years eve, I don't mean the parties etc, I love the idea of being able to make a fresh start and all the exciting things that are in the year ahead. __________________ My dis buddy is Carolfoy

12-11-2012, 07:54 AM	#14
irenep DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 521	I love Snow Days - I take DS to the golf course and go sledging down the hill when he should be at school - Its such good fun but he'll be 13 next year and probably wont be interested in that for much longer Believe it or not I actually quite enjoy clearing the drive too when we have had a good heavy snowfall! And (in the words of the song) its nice to have chestnuts roasting on the open fire __________________ Irene

12-12-2012, 01:54 PM	#15
poppie123 Time for the dreaded hair dye me thinks Crisps is mine, i just love them Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 2,864	Being able to cover up the excess pounds with chucky clothes.

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