This was a favourite saying of my Father's - every 21st of June he would say the same thing - 'it's all down hill to Christmas'. In some ways I know exactly what he meant, from now on the days will get shorter and shorter, although it will be the end of July before we really notice the difference. Both he and I were / are 'summer' people - I love the sun as much as he did, and we both struggle with the long, dark winter days.
The summer solstice - the day I dream about when in the midst of grey, dark, dank winter. Although oddly enough, apart from the fact that it is still not totally dark at almost 10.00pm, this evening has been just as grey, dark and dank as any mid-winter afternoon - except there has been approx. 12 hours more daylight. It's certainly not been the sunniest or hottest midsummer's day ever but it is the day the sun begins its creeping journey southwards again.
I've had a very nice summer solstice, as I'm in Bristol visiting my family, and being treated to a delicious Italian early birthday lunch. Hope you've all had a great summer / winter solstice too.
My DH always groans when I tell him its the longest day so he reminds me of your Dad. Right too summer is so brief and winter far too long. Like you I'm dreading those gas bills this winter. I feel sorry for the elderly who have a choice of heat or eat. More should be done for those who are in desperate need
Posted by: sharie | 06/24/2008 at 06:33 PM