[Amy SF]

Yes, folks, today is the first day of spring, or the vernal equinox, or the first day of autumn, or the autumnal equinox, depending on which side of the equator you live.<br><br><br><br>
Happy Spring! Happy Autumn!<br><br><br><br>
I have to ask our friends from down under, how weird is it to be celebrating fertility and "new green" festivals such as Easter and Passover (um, that egg on the seder plate?) during a season that those of us in the Northern Hemisphere equate with Halloween, Thanksgiving, a tang to the air, watching the leaves turn color and drop off the trees, football (American), and the excitement in the knowledge that Christmas is just around the corner? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/thinking.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":think:">

 

[isowish]

it can't be the start of spring! It's hailing! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/laugh.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":lol:"><br><br>
Spring is quite possibly my favourite season. Summer is waay too hot, winter is uncomfortable because of rain and snow and hail, and autumn means going back to school. Spring is just right - so let's hope it actually gets here soon! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/sunny.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":sunny:">

 

[Brandon]

<span style="color:#008000;">Spring!!!! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smitten.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":smitten:"> I love this time of year.</span>

 

[harper]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>~Brandon</strong> <a href="/forum/post/0"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br><span style="color:#008000;">Spring!!!! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smitten.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":smitten:"> I love this time of year.</span></div>
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Amen brother!

 

[eliya]

hmmmm well its not really that weird - i guess because i have grown up with it - but your point certainly makes sense!!!<br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
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(um, that egg on the seder plate?)</div>
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haha i like this!<br><br>
i love Autumn!!!! (FALL hehe) it is my favorite time of the year (tough decision though comparing it to the beauty of spring) just the colour of the leaves when they turn those stunning orangy yellow colours are sooo pretty!!!<br><br>
I was in the US last september and it was going orange it was sooo pretty and i remember there were pumpkins everywhere (like in the shops) it was so funny and in starbucks they had pumpkin coffee and doughnuts or something<br><br>
you crazy americans!!! love you!!!<br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[IamJen]

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it can't be the start of spring!</div>
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It's not Spring in the UK until tomorrow.<br><br><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7231497/" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7231497/</a><br><br><br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/dizzy2.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":dizzy:">

 

[isowish]

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It's not Spring in the UK until tomorrow.<br><br><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7231497/" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7231497/</a><br><br><br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/dizzy2.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":dizzy:"></div>
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great...I'm sure tomorrow will be <i>much</i> brighter and warmer and dryer <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/laugh.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":lol:">

 

[GhostUser]

(I think it technically starts tomorrow, this year.)<br><br><br><br><br><br>
I <b><i>love</i></b> Spring. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smitten.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":smitten:">

 

[synergy]

I'm happy it's spring.<br><br><br><br>
I want to walk around outside without fear of slidding on icy hills!

 

[misq17]

Free Rita's Italian Ices (they're vegan!) at all Rita's locations on the East coast tomorrow in honor of spring. Whoooo!

 

[nataliex1122]

Yay Spring!

 

[Brandon]

<span style="color:#008000;">Yay!</span> <a href="http://www.veggieboards.com/newvb/attachment.php?s=b247fa177bbac1d669ab06e98cf0c925&attachmentid=9148" title="">Attachment 9148</a>

 

[troub]

Spring and Autumn are the bestest!!

 

[Melanie]

Spring starts here in 20 minutes. (21:07)<br><br><br><br>
But it's been snowing all day. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[Poppy]

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Free Rita's Italian Ices (they're vegan!) at all Rita's locations on the East coast tomorrow in honor of spring. Whoooo!</div>
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A Rita's just opened up here in Midlothian and I got a coupon in my mailbox. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/carrot.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":vebo:">

 

[Amy SF]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>~Brandon</strong> <a href="/forum/post/0"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br><span style="color:#008000;">Yay!</span> <a href="http://www.veggieboards.com/newvb/attachment.php?s=3aaaa39c96a25f6205391974ed0f8f5b&attachmentid=9148" title="">Attachment 9148</a></div>
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Smart aleck. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/tongue3.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[Swaybe]

It's beautiful out today! First day with no rain in a long time! It's perfecttt.

 

[jenna]

it was very nice here, too. i took a long walk earlier this evening. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smitten.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":smitten:">

 

[karenlovessnow]

I like Spring.<br><br>
First comes Winter<br><br>
Then comes Fall<br><br>
Spring is third<br><br>
And Summer is last. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[Melanie]

It's freezing cold here this morning. -22C windchills. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/veryangry.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":grr:"><br><br><br><br>
Not springlike at all...