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After this looooong winter, what are you most looking forward to about spring/summer? Are you a teacher with the summer off and more time to yourself? Are your kids in school and you'll soon get to spend more time with them? Do you love to garden, swim or boat? Leave one comment by Wednesday, April 30 at noon EST and you may be the randomly chosen winner.
Me? I'm totally looking forward to more hours of daylight. I love long days. I love that the sun comes up around 6:30 am, and I love that there's still a couple hours of light after the boys go to bed at 7:30. Love LOVE LOVE. Sometimes I spend that quiet time working, but once in awhile it's sitting on the front porch knitting and sipping a tasty beverage.
The added daylight is something I know I'll appreciate more when James is out of school for the summer (since he just started school) and won't have to be in bed by 7:30 to get up for the next school day. If we want to stay at a friend's pool later, or want to stay outside late and make s'mores, we don't have to worry about getting the boys in bed early because there's no reason to get them up at 6:30!
I am looking forward to getting the chill out of my bones. These past few days in NW Ohio hasn't helped.
Posted by: Elaine | April 28, 2014 at 01:58 PM
I'm looking forward to the family and I being able to spend more time with my dad, who has stage 4 lung cancer. Every day's a blessing and we are trying to enjoy each and every day we have together.
Posted by: Nicole | April 28, 2014 at 02:03 PM
I'm looking forward to catching bullfrogs with my children, watching my darlings run and squeal with delight around the water sprinkler, and visiting the local farmers markets that burst with delicious crops of strawberries and green beans.
Posted by: Maria | April 28, 2014 at 02:20 PM
I'm looking forward to Mother's day when I get to see my daughters....they both work so I don't get to see them as often as I used to....which makes it super special when I get to see them....Have a great knitting day.....
Posted by: Darlene Krystal | April 28, 2014 at 02:31 PM
I mostly look forward to the summer when the kids are out if school and we are not on a schedule. This summer is particularly special as we are going on our first official family vacation to Hawaii!
Posted by: Lori | April 28, 2014 at 03:03 PM
Knitting with my group of friends
Posted by: Mary Harting | April 28, 2014 at 03:14 PM
Sandals! Barefeet! Wading in the lake! Sand between my toes! I am very tired of boots right now.
Posted by: Karin B. | April 28, 2014 at 03:18 PM
I'm looking forward to retiring!!
Posted by: Veronica | April 28, 2014 at 03:23 PM
I'm looking forward to sunny days, warm weather , and seeing what sprouts in my garden!
Posted by: Angela Medina | April 28, 2014 at 03:26 PM
Looking forward to longer daylight hours and warmer evenings!
More time spent outdoors!
Posted by: Karen | April 28, 2014 at 03:41 PM
I'm looking forward to flying to Colorado (from PA) to see the first Granddaughter, graduate from high school . If we were driving , we'd stop at Simply Sock Yarn .
Also warmer weather , but I knit socks year round !
Posted by: Barb | April 28, 2014 at 03:47 PM
Looooong summer evenings! I can't get enough!
Posted by: julie | April 28, 2014 at 03:54 PM
I'm looking forward to tomatoes and ice cream, just not together!
Posted by: Alison | April 28, 2014 at 04:02 PM
Love all the fresh produce during the spring/summer/fall months when I browse the farmers' market in my neighborhood and do lots of canning. Also my grandson's baseball games on summer evenings are so much fun when the daylight hours last longer.
Posted by: Susan Hill | April 28, 2014 at 04:12 PM
I love how everything becomes green again after the long weather. I also look forward to gardening.
Posted by: Wendy | April 28, 2014 at 04:23 PM
Kayaking, biking, camping, walking my dog, reading and knitting in the sun!
Posted by: Jeanne | April 28, 2014 at 05:01 PM
I am a teacher and am looking forward to having more time to myself and of course more time to knit!
Posted by: Karen | April 28, 2014 at 05:07 PM
I'm looking forward to sitting outside in the early mornings and the late evenings - here is Central Texas the rest of the day gets too hot too soon. When it gets too hot and sticky for knitting - then it's cross stitch time for me.
Posted by: Leslie Fehr | April 28, 2014 at 05:12 PM
I am looking forward to walking on bare pavement outside. WE had a brutal winter here in Northwestern Ontario near Thunder Bay, and as I write this there are still piles of snow on the lawn. The streets have been bare just one week as we had a snowstorm again last Friday. It was so slippery, icy cold (-30 for almost 2 months) that it really was a deterrent to outside walking. Our winter started at the end of Oct2103 and is just ending.
Posted by: susan | April 28, 2014 at 05:13 PM
We love harvesting flowers for the house and pic-niks, taking produce frome our garden to eat at one of many lakes we enjoy visiting for a day or a week. Our three granddaughter are eager to learn to knit or crochet this summer....no sports this summer! Just enjoying ea hother and learning something new.
Posted by: Mimi Stewart | April 28, 2014 at 05:24 PM
I'm looking forward to NOT being cold all the time and needing to wear 3 or more layers of clothing just to stop the shivering. While I love knitting sweaters, natural heat would be a very welcome relief.
Posted by: Linda Sumis | April 28, 2014 at 05:32 PM
I am looking forward to planting my garden and taking my darling grandaughters to lots of Tin Caps games. I will probably take a knitting project with me. ;)
Posted by: Annita Papenbrock | April 28, 2014 at 05:56 PM
Looking forward to camping, and exploring new outdoor places. With my knitting in hand of course :)
Posted by: Andrea | April 28, 2014 at 06:02 PM
I look forward to messing about in the garden. It's not a tidy garden, but we always have something tasty to pick. It's hard to knit when my hands are so grimy!
Posted by: Julie | April 28, 2014 at 06:12 PM
I'm looking forward to opening every last window in the house and going barefoot!
Posted by: Ann | April 28, 2014 at 06:16 PM
Being warm. It's been a long, cold winter and while I may have a change of heart when its 105 degrees and the wind is blowing like a blast furnace, it sounds very appealing today. And, I can always knit in the air conditioned comfort of living room.
Posted by: Cindy Baldwin | April 28, 2014 at 06:17 PM
I just got a kayak and can't to get on the water!
Posted by: ellen kirkendall | April 28, 2014 at 06:42 PM
I am looking forward to long walks in warm weather and sitting on the front porch knitting.
Posted by: Cindy Strick | April 28, 2014 at 07:02 PM
Soaking up the sun and waiting for the arrival of a new grand baby in July!
Posted by: Geraldine Scott | April 28, 2014 at 07:02 PM
Beach time. Looking forward to some fun in the sun.
Posted by: Barbara | April 28, 2014 at 07:05 PM
Being warm & spring knitting
Posted by: April | April 28, 2014 at 07:05 PM
Camping, gardening, and fresh fruits and vegetables!
Posted by: Janet Dennison-Dendy | April 28, 2014 at 07:31 PM
I am looking forward to gardening, being outside while it is warm, and biking to work.
Posted by: Karina | April 28, 2014 at 07:35 PM
I love looking at all the blooming flowers and longer days.
Posted by: Vasiliki | April 28, 2014 at 07:36 PM
Looking forward to longer daylight hours. Working outside and knitting on the front porch where my glider is. MMMMMM-good!
Posted by: Jean Andreas | April 28, 2014 at 07:43 PM
Grandchild number five due the first of August!
Posted by: Donna | April 28, 2014 at 08:05 PM
My summer Favorite Things: to walk in my park, garden, and knit socks on the porch swing during a gentle summer rain.
Posted by: Krissy King | April 28, 2014 at 08:18 PM
I am looking forward to more daylight in the warm evenings so I can sit on my new Patio as soon as I get home from work and knit until dark, I just love the daylight!
Posted by: Marilyn Robinson | April 28, 2014 at 08:27 PM
I am looking forward to sitting outside in the backyard with my knitting. As bad as winter was I so want to do this
Posted by: Yvonne | April 28, 2014 at 08:30 PM
Sunshine and the ability to walk outside without a coat, hat, scarf and gloves.
Definitely plan to knit a whole new set for next winter to encourage a more kind winter.
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 28, 2014 at 08:42 PM
I'm looking forward to sitting outside with my pet chickens and knitting on a pair of socks.
Posted by: Aimee | April 28, 2014 at 08:48 PM
I am looking forward to going camping. I take my knitting and sit around the campfire and knit. I live in Alaska and can knit late into the night!
Posted by: Jeanne | April 28, 2014 at 09:02 PM
Feeling warm!
Posted by: Lori | April 28, 2014 at 09:10 PM
Looking forward to walking in the spring sunshine
Posted by: Anne | April 28, 2014 at 09:13 PM
I'm looking forward to planting my first "grown from seed" tomatoes and doing lots of knitting for my first granddaughter.
Posted by: Maureen | April 28, 2014 at 09:16 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing the flowers in bloom and sitting on our new screened porch and knitting, sorta outside, sorta inside, and no bugs!
Posted by: Cheryl | April 28, 2014 at 09:17 PM
I love the warmth and mowing, weeding, walking the dogs, riding the horse, the sun. I wish it would last longer!
Posted by: Lynn | April 28, 2014 at 09:19 PM
I'm looking forward to warm, (or even hot) sunny days! & yes, I'm a teacher so I'm looking forward to days spent working in my garden and having time to spend knitting with friends under a shade tree!
Posted by: Ann | April 28, 2014 at 09:24 PM
This has been a long cold winter....I am looking forward to changes in my life and my husbands....I start a new job on May 12...better hours so more time to knit socks!!!...my husband is changing careers also...he his opening a Coffee shop in a fast growing area of our City!! We have both been working for the same company and it is in the process of changing and not for the good!! More time to spend with family and friends in the upcoming warmer weather!! Would love to win this yarn to knit my husband new socks.....(my husband also just had Brain Surgery on March 1st, he is doing great now, back to his fun loving self)
Posted by: Carolyn | April 28, 2014 at 09:28 PM
I'm looking forward to putting away the down coat and the down comforter, and having lighter layers.
Posted by: Jan | April 28, 2014 at 09:31 PM
Spring time brings smiles to my face when I am able to sit on my deck in the morning and enjoy a cup of coffee, then in the mid-afternoon enjoying my book and ice tea; and in the evening, dessert and wine with my sweetie.
Posted by: Janey | April 28, 2014 at 10:31 PM
I am looking forward to not wearing 12 layers of clothes. My area hasn't been too cold, but my body thinks it is freezing:(
Posted by: Teresa C | April 28, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Looking forward to SO many things! Putting in our back patio, cycling, taking the kayaks out on Lake MI and the Galien River, farmers markets, planting the garden, knitting outside and on and on and on..... Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Lisa B | April 28, 2014 at 10:37 PM
The warm weather so that my hands will warm up and I will be able to move my fingers to knit without cramping :)
Posted by: Kaia | April 28, 2014 at 11:07 PM
I am especially looking forward to camping in the beautiful Wyoming mountains. Spring is beautiful in the mountains with the green growth, colorful flowers and strong smell of pine!
Posted by: Cheryl | April 28, 2014 at 11:47 PM
I am looking forward to sunshine and warm weather. It has been a long, dreary cold winter.
Posted by: Joyce | April 28, 2014 at 11:49 PM
I'm looking forward to more daylight hours and fresh garden produce.
Posted by: Shelly | April 28, 2014 at 11:52 PM
This summer I'm looking forward to making the most of the kayaks my daughter got for me and my husband last year. I'm also looking forward to some quality time out on the deck where I can get back into drop spindle spinning and knitting small projects for fun. I need to get busy knitting socks!!
Posted by: Karen G. | April 29, 2014 at 12:01 AM
I am looking forward to doing some light knitting and crocheting. Doilies and decorations with some nice light cotton rather that the winter wonders - beanies and blankies
Posted by: Katherine Louise Gray | April 29, 2014 at 01:18 AM
I'm looking forward to having fresh herbs growing just outside my door. It's almost pesto season!
Posted by: Anne | April 29, 2014 at 06:19 AM
Finding wild flowers growing in the woods.
Posted by: Judy | April 29, 2014 at 06:49 AM
I am most looking forward to the hopefully bounteful yields from my first ever vegetable garden. Can't wait!
Posted by: Candi | April 29, 2014 at 07:25 AM
I'm looking forward to being outside and not teaching. I can catch up on my reading outside. :)
Posted by: Larissa | April 29, 2014 at 07:57 AM
Morning runs in the daylight, with only one layer of clothing!
Posted by: Nancy | April 29, 2014 at 08:46 AM
I am looking forward to more walks with my son, and no more cold/snow!
Posted by: Susan Ipavec | April 29, 2014 at 09:02 AM
I am looking forward to being able to sit on the porch and just enjoy the weather! After the winter we had, everyone is anxious for summer to get here!
Posted by: Cheryl | April 29, 2014 at 09:46 AM
After this winter I look forward to planting my new iris's and replant my daylilies. I just organized my large yarn stash so knitting will take a part also, but that can be done all year long.
Posted by: Judi Kennedy | April 29, 2014 at 09:55 AM
Yes, I am a teacher, but with a twist. I am currently on leave, dealing with some very painful knee surgery. So I am looking forward to some time in the sun, with my husband (also a teacher) and daughter home with me. That's it!
Posted by: Deb White | April 29, 2014 at 09:55 AM
Looking forward to sitting out on the back deck and knitting... that and doing some gardening and bbq'ing!!!
Posted by: Anita Miller | April 29, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Sunshine, having my nieces and nephew visit, and family excursions!
Posted by: Melissa B. | April 29, 2014 at 12:32 PM
I'm looking forward to sorting my stash and pairing yarn with patterns; making myself project kits to last the rest of the year is my favorite summertime activity.
Posted by: Erin | April 29, 2014 at 12:52 PM
I am looking forward to early morning walks and coffee on the patio while the world wakes up.
Posted by: Jan Ball | April 29, 2014 at 02:58 PM
I'm looking forward to tomatoes from my garden!
Posted by: Judy Drew | April 29, 2014 at 03:16 PM
I'm impressed the boys will go to sleep when it's still light outside. It was SO difficult to get my kids to sleep when there was still sun outside. "But mom, the sun is still awake!" Now they are teenagers and they'd sleep the day away if I'd let them!!!
I'm normally looking forward to the quiet days of summer, but this year both kids are going to be involved with summer camps which means I'm still driving them around!!! This is why I keep socks in the car.....
Posted by: Lynn | April 29, 2014 at 03:29 PM
I'm looking forward to not wearing gloves and opening our swimming pool!
Posted by: Sandy W | April 29, 2014 at 04:36 PM
Summer reading, knitting by the lake, BBQ food and long, lovely evenings with good friends and adult beverages.
Posted by: Debra | April 29, 2014 at 05:24 PM
I'm looking forward to being able to knit on the balcony in the early mornings, just after the sun comes up. The dogs come out with me and keep me company while I drink my coffee. I'm also looking forward to playing fetch with the dogs, without worrying about frostbite!
Posted by: Amanda | April 29, 2014 at 07:51 PM
My garden is calling my name on sunny days. I have to go out every morning and 'talk' to the peas, tomatoes and lettuce (all I have in the ground right now). It might not help them to grow but it does me a world of good. I put in raised beds in my garden this year and already know that I want a couple more.
Posted by: Kay | April 29, 2014 at 08:44 PM
I'm looking forward to watching fireworks on a summer night.
Posted by: Ellen | April 29, 2014 at 09:42 PM
Kids being home and going outside without a coat
Posted by: Sharilyn | April 29, 2014 at 10:51 PM
Going outside without having to bundle up! I love a warm evening.
Posted by: Barbara | April 30, 2014 at 12:26 AM
I'm looking forward to the Texas Hill Country wild flowers! And Fredericksburg peaches from Marburger Orchard.
Posted by: LNinTX | April 30, 2014 at 12:51 AM
Going to reunion my nursing school, Grady School of Nursing in Atlanta. I have had the opportunity to reconnect with some great folks who I spent endless days and hours with.
Also my garden suffered from the Polar Vortex. Plants to arrive today!
Cecilia
Posted by: Cecilia David | April 30, 2014 at 08:35 AM
I'm looking forward to camping with the family - nothing beats the hot Carolina summers like going to the mountains!
Posted by: Jessica | April 30, 2014 at 09:39 AM
Sitting on my deck, knitting in the warm sunshine!
Posted by: Kristin Antalavits | April 30, 2014 at 10:55 AM
I am looking forward to planting cotton for handspinning purposes and getting my veggies and herbs in the ground.
It's great to see things grow and be able to pick them and eat them from my own little garden.
Also looking forward to washing fleece and drying in the sun. Also for spinning purposes.
Posted by: Nancyva | April 30, 2014 at 10:56 AM
I know I missed the cut off but I wanted to add that I love having the windows open. Now if it would pause the rain for a day so I could do so.
Posted by: Rachel | April 30, 2014 at 04:12 PM