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Offline Ann

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Happy Solstice Everyone!
« on: December 21, 2006, 11:32:26 am »
Happy Winter Solstice!

I'm so glad the days will start getting longer now. I really dislike having to put the lights on at 3:15 pm!

I love the long days of summer... below is a photo taken this summer of a sunset at 10pm. Enjoy!

Solstice hugs,
Ann
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Offline ACinKC

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2006, 11:39:14 am »
Thanks Ann... I have a question I hope you or one of the other experts can answer for me.

If I am not wearing my winter jacket and cap during winter solsctice and am enjoying such solstice with a person with unknown viral status can I catch the Winter Blues or a Cold?  And if so, when should I test?
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Offline bear60

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2006, 12:05:08 pm »
Thanks Ann.  Are you a bit Celtic? Is that the Stonehenge group?
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Offline thunter34

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2006, 12:34:31 pm »
Oh, YEAH !!

Hot Diggity!  I've been thinking about this for days...only to have it slip from my mental radar right now!

Thanks SO MUCH for the reminder, Ann!

I can feel my spirits starting to lift already!

Tim
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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2006, 12:35:14 pm »
Hi Ann,

This is a thread I can really get behind, since the Christmas holiday generally
leave me feeling pretty blue.

I do kinda enjoy the short days of winter, though, since the long days of summer
are so blasted hot here in Texas.  Then again, it does mean I can start my garden
again in about 1-2 months.    :)

Cheers,

Henry
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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2006, 12:38:13 pm »
Phooey to winter clothes!

                                    Shirtless guys FOREVER !!


(Now, that's something I can also get behind!  hee hee hee!)
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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2006, 12:45:59 pm »
Arent we supposed to get naked and drunk as hell then dance around a bonfire and chant stuff ??
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Offline thunter34

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2006, 12:52:35 pm »
Quote from: Lwood on December 21, 2006, 12:45:59 pm
Arent we supposed to get naked and drunk as hell then dance around a bonfire and chant stuff ??

L, I thought you pretty much did that most days already....

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Offline Andy Velez

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2006, 12:54:50 pm »
L, you also said that on Lincoln's Birthday, Mother's Day and Labor Day. Just sayin'....
 
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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2006, 03:23:09 pm »
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L, you also said that on Lincoln's Birthday, Mother's Day and Labor Day. Just sayin'....

And apparently he does the same everytime Alan mentions the word "Birthday"...at least that's the rumour that's going round... ;)

Ann..we still have day light at 10.30pm here in NZ...the kids hate it, according to my 4 year old grandaughter "bed time is dark time"..anyone have any black out curtains I could borrow?... ;)

Hugs
Jan :-*

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Offline Oh501sguy

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2006, 06:24:06 pm »
Thank you so much for reminding me of Winter Solstice... I ready for LONGER DAYS.  Currently I go to work ...in the dark, and come home in the dark.  Im so ready for spring!  (OK oK.. So its a long time away...but this is a start!)


BTW...its been so warm here in Columbus, the spring flowers are starting to break through the soil.  My crocuses are coming up and other things.  (sigh)... Ive yelled at them that its too soon, but do they listen?

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Offline Longislander

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2006, 06:25:06 pm »
I left work at 4:45 and it's was a little bit lighter out!!! I hate the dark days!!
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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2006, 08:19:50 pm »


Wasn't today supposed to be the big world orgasm day !! :)  I didn't feel the shift on it's axis !! Oh well, I guess it's not too late, I will be right back.....


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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2006, 09:08:45 pm »
Oh dear me Ann I can relate. I think we're probably around the same lattitude. The sun was behind the mountains at3:30 today and it was pitch black by five.

This planet's axis is clearly broken and I think we should invest considerable resources into fixing it.

Jan - I'm coming to see you next crhistmas! You guys actually have something to celebrate this time of year!
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Offline aupointillimite

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2006, 09:28:46 pm »
Thank God! 

It being the shortest day of the year only means everyone one we experience from here on out will be longer!

Everyday from here on out is a day closer to the end of soul-crushing darkness!

Thanks for reminding me, Ann!  I didn't realize it was today...
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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #15 on: December 21, 2006, 09:59:09 pm »
A glorious Yule to you all!  ;D


HUGS,

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #16 on: December 21, 2006, 10:31:38 pm »
Whoaha is me... I love getting up in the dark and going home in the dark.. Hitting a few bambi's along the way...
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Offline Eldon

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #17 on: December 22, 2006, 01:05:36 am »
Supporting You

Hey Ann ...

Beautiful indeed. I love sunsets.

Take care of YOU!



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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
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Offline joemutt

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #19 on: December 22, 2006, 09:08:21 am »
Thanks Ann! Here it gets dark all year round between 6.30 and 7.30pm,
I don't know when the sun gets up, it's usually the birds that wake me up
and the heat, man, sometimes it's just unbearable  :P
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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #20 on: December 22, 2006, 10:24:36 am »
Ahhh perhaps that explains my change in mood yesterday... ::)

YAY to daylight!!!

Miss Melia Moody Knickers
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Offline Robert

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Re: Happy Solstice Everyone!
« Reply #21 on: December 23, 2006, 01:42:41 am »
Well, all I have to say about the Winter Solstice is HOORAY!!!!. As you know, it also happens to be my birthday, my favorite day.

I do love the Summer Solstice, though.  It means the days start getting shorter and shorter. 

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