Seasonal signifiers

[drwex]

The other day I posted something like: I know it's Fall when the dog goes from lying in the shade to lying in the sun.

If you'd care to play along, leave a comment of the form "I know it's Fall when ..." and tell us about your personal signifiers.

Comments

[omnia_mutantur]

when the cats start cuddling with each other.

[tamidon]

hot apple cider, it's what makes me feel like it's Autumn and all is good with my world, for a short time at least

[silentq]

When I need bike lights for my ride home from work.

[donnad]

You know it's Fall when everything goes Pumpkin Spice.

[taura_g]

When the butter starts out as firm in the morning.

That's really not as dirty as it sounds.

[mizarchivist]

Meatloaf returns to the dinner options after months of mostly grilling

[jducoeur]

Yeah, really -- my summertime recipe book is almost 100% different from the cooler months...

[ceo]

When I switch from iced coffee to hot coffee.

[mizarchivist]

Also have to turn on lights to make wardrobe choices in the morning.

[tshuma]

When I have to pack the long underwear for the Last Camping Trip of the Season -- not because I'll need it but because if I don't pack it I absolutely will wish I had.