Are You Ready For Fall?
Today is officially the last day of summer 2009. As most of us know, the day after Labor Day is typically the last day of summer in Michigan. Magically the air changes, warm days don’t feel as warm as the days shorten.
Coming off one of the worst winters and coldest summers (the experts state summer was 2 degrees cooler than normal and not one 90 degree or higher day in July), are you ready for Fall and the dreaded season that follows?
For TNG, Fall is the busy season. This weekend alone we have our Annual Supplier’s Summit, Tiffany featuring Kemon Nights and our Manicure/Pedicure Summit.
It’s also the time of the year that we finalize new products and begin production of thebeautybook. We also strategize for the upcoming year and finalize budgets, trade shows, events, and marketing campaigns.
Salons are typically busier this time of the year as well. Routines kick back into gear as school is back in session and women pay a more attention to themselves instead of their kids or gardens.
Short of visiting cider mills and watching the leaves change color, are you ready for Fall? Are you ready for shorter days and longer nights? Are you ready for DST change November 1? Are you ready for more snow and ice if you live in cold weather climates?
Are you ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving and then zooming into Winter with Christmas and New Years? Are you ready for 2010 as long as we are talking about being ready?
Seriously, I thought the Spartans were ready for Fall. The Lions are thinking about Fall 2015 or when Ford finally sells the team to a winner. One thing is for sure, the NFL knows Fall better than anyone else. You got to love their marketing strategy, letting fans knowing what week they are watching. Amazing.
Fall is a great time of year. And I’m ready for it. It’s just that blasted season that follows that ruins it for most.
Happy Monday!
September 21st, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Honestly, I am so ready for the next 2 seasons! I love fall and winter. They are my favorite time of the year. I love the changing leaves, the snow, the food, everything.
My favorite part is knowing that is almost the begining of a new year and a fresh start.
September 21st, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I love late spring and summer; swimming and water skiing and open-toed shoes. I would much rather have 90 degree weather than snow and ice. I always start getting a bit depressed in the fall thinking about the snow and ice to come. I make my husband take the kids sledding while I hide in my house where I refuse to set the thermostat below 73 degrees. I am looking forward to 2010 (late spring) and I’m hoping that it brings a better year than 2009!
September 21st, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I LOVE the fall.. I am ready for it. Sweaters and boots, lower humidity for better hair days, cooler temps for better outdoor workouts with Brit and with my bedroom window open GREAT sleeping weather! I dont really see any downfalls!! Excited to turn the clocks back an hour too
September 21st, 2009 at 12:37 pm
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE FALL, not only cuz my B-day falls in it but just the feeling and smell of the air, it’s not too hot and not too cold… the leaves are falling and the kids are playing in them, bonfires and PUMPKINS. I already had my husband pick me some up at the farmers market so I could get the seeds outta them, my mother-in-law took the shells of my pumpkins to make pie with.
I always say “It’s Pumpkin Time” when fall hits, then I light them on my porch almost every night all the way up til Halloween cuz if you haven’t guessed that is my favorite too:) So I truly Love Fall, Haunted hayrides and Homecomings with parades. So Fun:)
Happy Monday Everyone:)
September 21st, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I’m ready for the fall, but not winter… I hate snow and ice…
September 21st, 2009 at 1:03 pm
The first half of fall is pleasant and the second half is cold and rainy. Winter needs to reclassified as a natural disaster.
September 21st, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Ready for fall! You bet I’am!!! Fall means two things…Hockey season starting and the fall opening of Trout season in southern California!!! I went to Bass Pro Shop last Friday and dropped way too much money on all new little toys that will intise those invasive little creatures. Come on October!!!!!
September 21st, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Bring on the Winter. I got a great deal on a snowblower and i will not have to shovel this year.
September 21st, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I am not looking forward to winter but cannot wait for 2010…I am going to be a wife!
September 21st, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Fallish (better known as the transition from Summer to Fall, or hoodie weather) is my favorite season. I love love going to the Cider Mills and just being able to sit outside and enjoy the cool breeze. I look forward to this time a year so that I can bust out my eclectic hoodie collection and open the windows to let the breeze in!! However, I will probably continue to wear my flip flops until the first snowfall
September 21st, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I’m too old for winters in Michigan anymore. My bones are too brittle, and my winter attitude sucks awful. But i love the beginning of fall, and the holidays.
September 21st, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Aaaahhh Fall…although I love summer with the beaches, sun and water fun, I enjoy Fall almost as much. Football, sweatshirts, football, bon fires, football, and my favorite holiday, Halloween! Did I mention football? lol My new husband endures my weekends watching my beloved Irish and Cowboys! The leaves are starting to turn and the maples on the lakeshore are turning a vivid red. Color tours should be amazing this year. Alas, the lakeshore will also have the frigid temps. and abundant snow accumulations to look forward to(big fun!). But, at least we can enjoy the fall season and all it has to offer.
September 21st, 2009 at 3:18 pm
I love fall!!
September 21st, 2009 at 3:34 pm
I love the fall Halloween is my favorite holiday of all time I live for this season! I love the trips to the cider mill and watching the leaves change color, bring it on!
September 21st, 2009 at 3:53 pm
LOVE SPRING SUMMER AND FALL… WINTER..NO THANKS. I WOULDN’T MIND IT IF IT ONLY SNOWED ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY. THEN WARMED UP MAYBE I SHOULD FLY SOUTH FOR THE WINTER.
September 21st, 2009 at 3:58 pm
After living in Hawaii for 2 1/2 years, I really appreciate fall and winter now. You cannot believe how much I missed the change of seasons! Besides, Hockey season is here and I love to ski! Winters on this side of the state are so much milder compared to the west side. I was born and raised in Kalamazoo, so I actually didn’t think last winter was as bad as most people did, I kept comparing them to my hometown!
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:26 am
I’m in the majority!! I love fall too!! Like Shanon fall and winter are my favorites! I sleep with the window open, I love the bundling up, boots, hats the whole 9. Im not to excited for the short days, less time to drive out to my horse. He is super fun to ride when its cold too
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:35 am
Dawn~ you lived in Hawaii? Im drooling with jealousy! Been there twice and anticipated moving there for a few years until life threw me a curve ball. Which Island?
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:30 am
I lived for 2 1/2 years on Oahu on a millitary budget. We had very little money to do anything and it is a VERY expensive place to live! I would love to go back for a visit, but I would never want to live there again!