The air this morning

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Even though it’s going to be yet another day at or near 90 degrees I’ve been noticing the mornings have been a bit cooler when I let the dog out and the light hits the yard a little differently. Typically these mid-August/late summer cues are harbingers of Football. Tailgating. Fun. and the new school year (as a teacher) being around the corner. These cooler mornings hit differently this year with the cancellation of football and the vast uncertainty of what will happen with school this fall. Used to cherish this time of year. Now it’s just dread.

 

[jdb50]

For me the end of summer from early-August on was like a long running Christmas eve. Looking forward to cooler weather, the start of football preseason camps and games, the return of the Huskies to start preseason training, and then the beginning of basketball practices as well. Anticipation and hope and following all the storylines of our teams and the leagues across the country. Going to doing a lot of hiking guess.

 

[LBird33]

I’ll miss UConn football. Purchased a new fire pit for the fall. Hoping I can watch pro football. We’ ll. See. One day at a time

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

The funny thing is...if we all just acted like the NBA and stayed in one spot for two weeks...nevermind

 

[zls44]

I don't think most of you realize how much Saturdays in the Fall actually stink. You're gonna learn, now.

Grab that rake.

 

[DoctorWho85]

The end of summer for me was also the Wolcott County Fair. It’s my home town and it was always the last weekend before having to back to school for the year.

 

[Kolumbo]

I don't think most of you realize how much Saturdays in the Fall actually stink. You're gonna learn, now.

Grab that rake.

Oh, I completely disagree. Love the fall. Cool air, raking the leaves, Octoberfest, fall beers, grilling, the fire pit. It's the best part about living in New England.

 

[Vuce]

Oh, I completely disagree. Love the fall. Cool air, raking the leaves, Octoberfest, fall beers, grilling, the fire pit. It's the best part about living in New England.

Fall golf is awesome too. Def. will be a lot more Saturdays to enjoy that as well

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Fall golf is awesome too. Def. will be a lot more Saturdays to enjoy that as well

...and the fishing. Blackfish season!

 

[Excalibur]

I don't think most of you realize how much Saturdays in the Fall actually stink. You're gonna learn, now.

Grab that rake.

Meh. There’s a $*#(# ton of stuff to do in the fall. I willingly miss out on it most years. Time to take advantage of the other options.

 

[huskyrob1]

Even though it’s going to be yet another day at or near 90 degrees I’ve been noticing the mornings have been a bit cooler when I let the dog out and the light hits the yard a little differently. Typically these mid-August/late summer cues are harbingers of Football. Tailgating. Fun. and the new school year (as a teacher) being around the corner. These cooler mornings hit differently this year with the cancellation of football and the vast uncertainty of what will happen with school this fall. Used to cherish this time of year. Now it’s just dread.

They never should have cancelled football, huge mistake nationwide.

 

[Hoophound]

I hate the cancellation of football, but fall has a lot to offer. Do some things you haven’t done in years. Take a hay ride or drive into hills for ice cream. Just get out and do what is available. Life goes on, enjoy the simple things. New England in the Fall is outrageously awesome. I visit every Fall and am dying inside that we may not be able to go this year (after missing our 3 weeks of summer up there).

I’ve been fortunate. I’m in my 40’s and maintain a home there, so I don’t lose sight of who I am and where I’m from. You guys that can’t find something else to do don’t know how good you have it there. You can make a day trip out of pizza, hot dogs or beer, let alone striper fishing, apple orchards, historic sites and lobster joints. Enjoy it all. Football will be back soon enough.