Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this has been the longest, darkest winter that most of us can remember. We’re longing for spring, when many will have been vaccinated and life will get back to normal. But wait a minute. The winter months aren’t all bad. Have you forgotten the problems that we face during the warm weather? Here are 6 reasons to dislike Spring:

1. Mosquito bites

In my state of Indiana, mosquito season starts in early March. This means I’ll have to slather myself with bug spray if I walk in the park. Some people, aren’t especially bothered by mosquito bites, but they can make me miserable. Mosquito bites can also be dangerous, causing serious diseases like West Nile virus. Note to self: stock up on anti-itch salve and bug spray before the season begins

2. Bee Stlngs:

Bee stings can be deadly. — Bee’s start pollinating in the Spring. If you get in their way, they will sting.

Starting in April, bees get busy pollinating. If you get in their way, you’ll get stung. Bee venom causes pain and swelling around the sting area that doesn’t stop for a couple of days. Many people are allergic to bee stings, which can cause severe immune reactions, and even death. If you get dizzy and sick, or have trouble breathing after a bee sting, call 911..

3. Tornadoes

While tornadoes can occur anytime, anywhere, they’re most apt to occur in March or April. I lived through a tornado once on April 4, and it was terrifying. First, you hear a sound like a freight train. That’s when you dive for cover in the basement or the Southwest corner of your house, or the bathroom. When it was over, and our house was spared, we saw that the tornado had zigzagged around the neighborhood, totally destroying houses at random. Luckily, no one was hurt.

4. Road Construction

Watch out for road construction in early March. — Road construction begins in early March.
Drivers and riders are often killed when someone doesn’t slow down or stop.

The season starts in March and last through November. How many times have you set out on a road trip, only to get stuck in a traffic stall due to road construction? We don’t travel much anymore, but when we did, we were prepared with urinal devices if we had to stop at an inconvenient time.

Warm weather months bring major road projects, and a lot of danger for drivers and workers. More than four out of five people killed in constructions areas are riders and drivers. A four lane road that’s reduced to two lanes increases the chances of a head on collision. Rear-end collisions can happen when a careless driver rushes into a work zone and hits someone who is stopped or obeying the reduced speed limit.

5. Yard Work

In our city, homeowners typically start mowing their lawns in early April. Some people enjoy mowing their lawns, but most don’t. If you’re one of those people who hires a lawn service, your monthly expenses are going to increase between now and late fall. And if you opt to mow your own lawn, be prepared for frequent mower breakdowns, which can be frustrating and costly.

6. Taxes

Spring is tax time. — Even if you hope for a refund, filing your tax returns can be a headache.

Even if you’re hoping for a refund, preparing a tax return is a hassle. Gathering the proper forms and documents is time consuming and nerve wracking. Many people have their taxes done by an accountant, but that doesn’t save you from assembling the necessary paperwork. Even worse, you may still owe more taxes!

And if you’re a homeowner, you’ll probably be getting a bill for your property taxes.

And so, my friends, don’t look out the window and long for Spring. Enjoy the benefits of Winter for just a little while longer.

Even if you’re a winter person, you reach a point where you are fed up with cold weather. You try to get over it by envisioning a day in July. Imagine : Your sweaty legs sticking to your car seat. Tossing and turning all night, but it’s too hot and humid. You’re simply exhausted. Hold those images for 2 seconds. There! Aren’t you glad it’s Winter? ? ? Not really. Summer memories are cold comfort when it’s below zero. But wait. here are 6 things you will miss about January next July.

In July, there are 6 things you will miss about Januay

Winter is the time to snuggle under warm sheets and get a good night’s sleep.

A good night’s sleep. It’s an established fact that people sleep better in the winter. Turn down the thermostat, and snuggle under flannel sheets. It stays dark until about 8:30, so you’ll probably get an extra hour’s sleep.

You can always dress for cold weather, but not for hot. When it’s snowing, you can pile on layers of clothing to keep you toasty warm. Not so if you’re trying to enjoy a summer picnic. Even if if you’re in a nudist colony , you are still going to sweat. And get sunburned.

Productivity increases in winter months. You have more energy. It’s been scientifically proven that people make better decisions in cold weather.. Hot weather slows down your brain. . You don’t feel like studying or doing anything that’s mentally taxing when it’s 90 degrees outside. There’s a reason why countries with cold climates are more developed than tropical regions.

Skin and hair look better in cold weather. Your pores tighten, and your complexion clears up. Hair doesn’t get greasy and frizzy like it does in hot, humid weather.

You don’t have to do as much laundry. Because you sweat less, outerwear stays clean for a longer time between washings.

No insect bites. You don’t have to slather on insect repellent every time you go outdoors. You can take a walk outdoors without worrying about bee stings or West Nile Virus .

It may be cold comfort when its below zero, but you will miss these 6 things about January.

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6 REASONS TO DISLIKE SPRING