The night is darkest just before the dawn.

And I promise you, the dawn is coming.

Which is the longest night of the year? This one? next one?

Either way, soon every day will be longer than the last so rejoice!

Hundreds celebrate shortest day

Hundreds of druids, pagans and tourists have flocked to Stonehenge in Wiltshire to celebrate the Winter Solstice early on Sunday morning.

The pagan tradition celebrates the shortest day of the year.

About 1,900 people, some dressed in cloaks and robes, saw the sunrise at the prehistoric site. The Summer Solstice can attract more than 20,000.

Rupert Irving, 28, from Cirencester, said Stonehenge was "spectacular" and that the "sky was beautiful".

"It was a shame the sun was not up but the sky was really nice with shades of blue and orange. It was a really nice backdrop to the stones," he said.

"It's a religious festival for some people and it's great to be a part of it, and they don't mind, there's such a great atmosphere."

A £20m visitor centre is to be built at the site but Heritage minister Barbara Follett has postponed until January an announcement about the location of the centre.

English Heritage and The National Trust are in disagreement over where the centre should be built.

"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

It is.

"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

What could could they put in there? That some nut jobs were out celebrating in the cold? and then... where do you go from there?

"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

Lol

I didn't know people actually celebrated this! No wonder there's a bit of a hoo haa about it. And I agree the sky always looks amazing, not always beautiful to me, sometimes very vast and angry.

summer sky IMO looks better. mainly because it is there longer.

Maybe I should get a house on the other side of the world? always living in bright places could be good.

"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

Hhmmm you don't seem to like the winter much. I think it can be quite cosy but I definitely feel a lot more motivated in the summer and definitely always get more done. I think winter would be nicer if we actually had a more proper and organised winter which lasted no longer than it really should.

I remember a time when the seasonal changes were very obvious which was IMO quite beautiful and inspiring, now it is just a blur.

Its not the winter as such - I do not mind the cold, probably prefer it to the heat of may/june/july - but those days are longer and brighter. I like that.

I also like the path to that - every day being longer than the one before it.

"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

i also love the bright, long days, they make u feel soo much better too! more happy, cheery etc? i like the heat aswell as u hardly get it over here!

"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi

True, but I'd rather have a cold rainy day to a hot scorching one any day.

i think i like spring best - it has the right balance of sunshine and rain, it's sort of just right lol

"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi

A week late*, but its all downhill from here, folks.

Don't be fool by the , for we all know that time can be decieving. a minute taken here, another there and suddenly it will be darkness all the time.

(*yes, it took me that long to find this topic.)

"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

You wrote:
A week late*, but its all downhill from here, folks.

Don't be fool by the ,

im not, it was really humid during the day but we've had a thunderstorm since like 5ish and its just stopped raining a lil while ago.

"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi

lucky you! a moderate smattering of rain is a blessing in this weather.

"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

You wrote:
lucky you! a moderate smattering of rain is a blessing in this weather.

I know, what can i say, i am special Blum 3

Edit: i may have been "lucky" but one unfortunate 16 year old boy has died after being struck by lightning.


"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi

What's the title of this thread all about?

Anyway I think todays much nicer than yesterday.

 

s.b.f wrote:
What's the title of this thread all about?

Yeah i thought it was about the Day of Judgement when i first saw it Lol

#Before you look at the thorns of the rose , look at it's beauty. Before you complain about the heat of the sun , enjoy it's light. Before you complain about the blackness of the night, think of it's peace and quiet... #

The weather has been beautiful.

But such things are not meant to last.

Back in BLACK

MakeMeRawr_6TeenF wrote:
s.b.f wrote:
What's the title of this thread all about?

Yeah i thought it was about the Day of Judgement when i first saw it Lol

Its a reference to the Batman Movie: The Dark Knight.

It means things always look bleak before they start looking good.

An odd choice in topic title :/

Back in BLACK

Seraphim wrote:
MakeMeRawr_6TeenF wrote:
s.b.f wrote:
What's the title of this thread all about?

Yeah i thought it was about the Day of Judgement when i first saw it Lol

Its a reference to the Batman Movie: The Dark Knight.

It means things always look bleak before they start looking good.

An odd choice in topic title :/

Well what would You have called it?

#Before you look at the thorns of the rose , look at it's beauty. Before you complain about the heat of the sun , enjoy it's light. Before you complain about the blackness of the night, think of it's peace and quiet... #

Seraphim wrote:
An odd choice in topic title :/

You have to realise that I did take the quote rather litterally - it was the "bleakest" day of the year. the shortest one.

"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

bump

"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.

You wrote:
What could could they put in there? That some nut jobs were out celebrating in the cold? and then... where do you go from there?

looool Lol