Happy winter solstice

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  1. merleworld

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    Today's the longest day so as of tomorrow we get more daylight :dancy:
     
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      Today's the shortest day :snork: ???????
       
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        Also Happy Apocalypse!

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        P.S. The longest day is Xmas Day at the in-laws.
         
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          Happy Solstice everyone:SUNsmile:
           
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            Happy Solstice everyone, may you days get longer and nights get warmer.
             
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                Soon be seed planting time again :dbgrtmb:
                 
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                  5 days:)

                  Bought my Kelsae seeds this week
                   
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                    Yep, tomorrows daylight is 3 seconds longer than today.
                     
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                      Oooh, the excitement :dancy: .... I know a lot that can be accomplished in 3 seconds.
                       
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                        In accord with tradition I planted my Garlic today - to harvest at the Summer Solstice.

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                          So pleased when we turn the corner and I feel I can start planning for next year :)
                           
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                          Doh, I meant shortest day of course :doh:
                           
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                            Today is exactly the same length as any other day (give or take a few nanoseconds).
                             
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                            Evenings are getting longer already, earliest sunset was about a week ago. :dbgrtmb:
                             
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