Originally posted by CrowleyI saw that you have no smiley which means you are serious.
Absolutely. I have only contempt for you.
Do you mean 1. The feeling one has toward somebody or something, one considers worthless, low, etc., or
2. The condition of being despised
What exactly do you mean? if it is 2. I have serious doubts if you can really be impartial, with your mod duties towards me. Now if you are just having a bad day, apologize and all will be forgotten.
If it is 1. Perhaps we should exchange bank account amounts...lol...But you might not be talking monetarily either.
Please help me to understand what exactly it is that you mean. I don't want to have a mis-understanding here.
Originally posted by Very RustyMay i ask what time the announcement will be made ? Have you informed the duo ahead of time so they can head for the hills ?
I saw that you have no smiley which means you are serious.
Do you mean 1. The feeling one has toward somebody or something, one considers worthless, low, etc., or
2. The condition of being despised
What exactly do you mean? if it is 2. I have serious doubts if you can really be impartial, with your mod duties towards me. Now if ...[text shortened]... to understand what exactly it is that you mean. I don't want to have a mis-understanding here.
GRANNY.
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Originally posted by NordlysIn the US, the first day of summer is tomorrow. Your post made me wonder and I found the following on the web:
What kind of calendar do you use? I don't know of any definition of summer according to which it hasn't started yet in the northern hemisphere. We are very close to midsummer now.
In the United States and the rest of the northern hemisphere, the first day of the summer season is the day of the year when the Sun is farthest north (on June 20th or 21st). This day is known as the Summer Solstice.
Iceland
Today, April 14th, is the officiall first day of summer in Iceland and is celebrated as a public holiday.
On this day people try to get outside as much as possible and special events are held around the country including cheap trips, free entry to attractions and discounts at some restaurants and cafes.
The first day of summer occurs on the third Thursday in April and comes from the old Viking calendar when there were only two seasons: the cold, dark season and the warm, light one.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
First day of summer...
Origin from the calender/almanac used in Norway around year 1400, today 14th of April was the first day of summer (half year).
in the Northern Hemisphere summers solstice begins on June 21, 2009 at 1:45 A.M. EDT
in the UK on June 21, 2009 at 5:45 UT
When is the first day of Summer 2009 in england?
In: Seasons
The first day of summer is when the sun's rays form a 90 degree angle with the Tropic of Cancer. This usually occurs on June 21 of each year. In years when there are leap years it will be 1 day sooner.
It appears to me, and I could be wrong, that in countries that celebrate 4 seasons tomorrow is the first day of summer. It also seems that more ancient calendars including the Viking calendars, which may still be prevalent in Norway, only recognize two seasons. Mid-Summer's Day in England at the time Shakespeare wrote Midsummer's Night Eve would have fallen on June 24th or around the Summer Solstice. I guess that today may be the ancient holiday of mid-summer's eve, but only the middle of summer if we recognize but two seasons.
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Originally posted by Red NightJune 21st is the summer equinox here mate, not the first day of summer....it's the longest day, thus heralding the start of the end of summer for the year.......stick to 4-5 posts, it's starting to show.
In the US, the first day of summer is tomorrow. Your post made me wonder and I found the following on the web:
In the United States and the rest of the northern hemisphere, the first day of the summer season is the day of the year when the Sun is farthest north (on June 20th or 21st). This day is known as the Summer Solstice.
[b]Iceland
Tod holiday of mid-summer's eve, but only the middle of summer if we recognize but two seasons.[/b]
Originally posted by Red NightWe certainly recognise four seasons in Norway. June, July and August are usually counted as the summer months. There's also a meteorological definition that defines summer by average daily temperature, which means that some places don't have a summer at all. Astronomically, it appears that there are two definitions, either placing summer around the summer solstice or the one you are using, starting with the solstice and lasting until the autumnal equinox.
It appears to me, and I could be wrong, that in countries that celebrate 4 seasons tomorrow is the first day of summer. It also seems that more ancient calendars including the Viking calendars, which may still be prevalent in Norway, only recognize two seasons. Mid-Summer's Day in England at the time Shakespeare wrote Midsummer's Night Eve would have fa ...[text shortened]... t holiday of mid-summer's eve, but only the middle of summer if we recognize but two seasons.
Originally posted by NordlysI saw that definition as well. As well as one that defined at as the period of longest days, the 6 weeks before and after the solstice.
We certainly recognise four seasons in Norway. June, July and August are usually counted as the summer months. There's also a meteorological definition that defines summer by average daily temperature, which means that some places don't have a summer at all. Astronomically, it appears that there are two definitions, either placing summer around the summer so ...[text shortened]... e or the one you are using, starting with the solstice and lasting until the autumnal equinox.
There seem to be a surprisingly wide range of starting dates. For instance, I came across a site claiming that Summer in Ireland starts on May 1st.
This is from the encyclopedia Britannica =
warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is usually defined as the period between the summer solstice (year’s longest day), June 21 or 22, and the autumnal equinox (day and night equal in length), September 22 or 23;
And obviously, this is all reversed in the Southern Hemisphere.
For VR, in Canada, tomorrow will be his first day of summer.
Originally posted by tomtom232Your points are not valid. You should get your facts straight so you don't look silly. I did not say anything about stopping posting, I said I probably wouldn't be posting as much.
[b]So what? It officially starts in a couple of days? I could care less for the official start since VR apparently is well off so he can take his summer vacation whenever the sun starts to shine. My point was that he should stop posting.
I have bad news for you, it looks like rain for the next 5 days, so some projects I had planned on will be put on hold, so more time for chess & Forum. 😉
Originally posted by Very RustyActually, check your facts and read the above posts summer doesn't have northern hemisphere-wide official start date. Like I said I don't pay attention to the official date and whenever temp for wherever I am is at its high end for a number of days during the summer months(usually early to mid june) its summer... Plain and simple. Basically averaging out all the different start dates I guess.
Your points are not valid. You should get your facts straight so you don't look silly. I did not say anything about stopping posting, I said I probably wouldn't be posting as much.
I have bad news for you, it looks like rain for the next 5 days, so some projects I had planned on will be put on hold, so more time for chess & Forum. 😉