- The smell of freshly cut grass on a hot day.
- The heat from the sun on my skin.
- Ice cold drinks taste so much better.
- Waking up to the sun pushing it’s way into the bedroom.
- The breeze through the window.
- The breeze through light clothing.
- The birds sound all the more melodious.
- The smell of chargrilled barbeques.
- Long evenings.
- The sound of ice cream van melodies.
- Everyone makes more of an effort to wear nicer, brighter, more colourful clothes.
- Seeing people just sitting outside looking relaxed for a change.
- Everyone looks ‘cooler’ than usual with trilby hats, sunglasses etc…
- Eating way more fruit and salad than usual.
- People going off on the holidays while I make my winter getaway plans.
- The ‘sales’ if I’ve got the time and patience to rummage.
- Dresses that blow behind you in the breeze as you walk.
- Wearing bright orange without looking ‘tango-ed’.
- Day trips.
- Straw bags.
- Pegging the washing out.
- Eating outdoors.
- Music sounds better.
- Everyone looks happier.
- Buying more flip flops.
- A good thunderstorm!
Summertime Dislikes:
- Being stuck in the office
- Not enough fans in the office
- The occasional sneezing fit
- Spending more than usual on clothes (the sun does this to me!)
- Everywhere is busier when the sun’s out (shopping/queues etc)
- Wasps
- Being stuck in traffic
- Being stuck on public transport
- When the supermarket ice-cream/ice lolly shelves are empty
I love the warm evenings and wearing less make up.
Fresh faced in the sun 😊
Yes, the longer days are great!
Sunny days ( when we get them) and seeing my pots full of pretty flowers.
Pretty flowers look even prettier in the summer 🌷 🌼
what I love about the summer is the long nights, where you can sit out in your garden and relax and unwind
Being able to enjoy the great outdoors more and all the wonderful things the world has to offer
Is this competition still open? It seems odd asking a question about summer if the deadline is October.
Things I’m looking forward to NEXT summer – longer days, warmer weather, BBQs and holidays!
Firstly, if you notice, you will see that the competition began on 29 August 2016 (check the tweet date), it also states the competition end date, which was 30 September 2016. You will also find, that British summertime does not officially end until 30 October, at which point, the clocks change. Furthermore, as we approach the end of summer, it’s quite a nice time to reflect on what you have enjoyed about it, in retrospect! Nothing odd about that – thanks for taking the time out to make a comment all the same, and have a great weekend!
long evenings and how happy the sun makes us feel
I like long summer evenings, and bats flying about in the dusk. Cute not spooky.
Yes, I love the long evenings and the smell of BBQ’s .x
Love the smokey chargrilled BBQ smell in the air….
long hot days filled with sunshine
Long days and lovely weather to play with kids outside 🙂
👌 ⚽️ 😊
I like the light mornings, it makes getting up easier.
Definitely 👌
I love the brown legs of summer.
A free tan ☀️👌
My favourite thing about summer is how long the days are, I’m not happy about how early it’s getting dark now! x
It’s a tough adjustment for sure ☀️
I’m not ready to leave summer go…The mornings are getting darker and the evenings closing in 🙁
It’s hard to say goodbye lol ☀️
I love being able to sit in the garden in the evenings and reading my book or eating dinner outside with the family
Indeed x
I love light evenings! Hate when it gets dark earlier in the winter 🙁
The long bright days make me feel like I get more out of the day too – more productive 😊
I love waking up to birds singing in the summer!
I love the long summer evenings when it stays light for ages and you can sit outside and enjoy your evening x
‘Here here’ – I’m with you on that 👌🔆🍸
My favourtie thing about summer is the bright evenings 🙂 I tweeted @Highlandgirl
The best thing about summer is the long evenings!
Yes, it makes such a difference!
Gardening and sitting in the sun with my partner and my 2 dogs
Lovely, simple pleasures 😊
I agree with everything plus I enjoy harvesting summer fruits from my allotment.
How lovely, perfect for a refreshing summer dessert 🍓🍓
I love the bugs and wildlife that come out in the summer!
What I love about summer is the thought of 6 long weeks with my daughter and husband and planning lots of things to do together.
Lovely, happy memories to be made!
the BBQs and beer garden catch up with mates 🙂
Absolutely 😉
Watching my bunnies play in the garden
I love being able to stay outside all day without having to bring costs, etc ‘just in case’. I also like going down the supermarket chiller aisles to cool down when it is really hot 😉
Yes, you feel so free without a coat/jacket…nice feeling.
My bunnies enjoying the sun 🙂
Awww 🐰
I love the time off work! @Natterjacktoad7
I like wearing my brighter, lighter summer clothes. I like being out in the sun and feeling hot but I don’t like it when it’s too humid. I like summer holidays, more time off work, no school run and our family holiday.
Bliss x
I love the light nights and eating outside in summer time!
Yes, the longer days are great!
Love getting friends over for BBQ…long evenings and Prosecco were made for this!!! Xx
Absolutely…love the charcoal smell that lingers in the air x
Washing dries outside, the long light days and no need to wear coats or have the heating on
Yes indeed x
I love spending more time outdoors with family !
Summer and the outdoors go hand in hand x
I love getting to spend time out in the garden with family and friends
Definitely garden weather.
I love not having to wear a hat, scarf and coat!
Indeed!
I love the smell of BBQs and drying varnish on fences!
Yes!!! Especially BBQs.
I love the chance to take the family out for country walks in the evening in the light and warm weather
Sounds lovely
Not having to wear a coat
Yes!!
I love that I always have my birthday to look forward to – it was yesterday 🙂 I usually go away, though this year I didn’t xx
Awww happy birthday!!!!
I love being able to have bare legs
Nice to feel ‘free’
I love sitting in the garden in the evening with a glass of wine with the dog at my feet
Perfect
The long days, for sure. I always miss those.
Yes, we could do without the long dark evenings and dark mornings 🙁
i love the long nights and the days catching the sun out in the garden x
Lovley x
My favourite thing about summertime is sitting out with a cuppa and a good read x
Yes, the simple things are always the best x
Totally agree with these! Being stuck in the office on a sunny day is the worst! I’m still waiting for the sun to come out. I have hope it will arrive soon! x
Jasmin Charlotte
Me too, it’s taking it’s time!! lol