One Last Hurrah! Winter Go Home!
The Chief Blonde is wearing an Animal Print Scarf from Monroe and Main, Corduroy skirt from Mountain Khaki, Suede Duster Coat from Sam’s Club, Sweater by Jennifer Lopez for Kohls, Sonoma Boots from Kohl’s and Belt from New York & Co.
I am TOTALLY SICK OF WINTER. I have had it…. I want flip flops, sundresses and drinks on the back verandah! We’ve had a pretty mild winter here in my part of the midwest, but enough already..OKAY??
When I used to live in Switzerland, the snow would disappear March 1 and the flowers would start to come up all over the yard and garden. I actually had a yard full of Marguerite Daisys covering the front yard! My neighbor did too, and we wouldn’t cut the lawn until May! It was just a sea of Daisys.
My Children when they were young — “Among the Daisys”
So when I tell you, I am done done done with Winter…Do you see why?
I am going to let Patty Smyth sing it for ME! Every time she says “YOU” substitute the word “Winter” and then the song is mine! Goodbye to You is one of the best songs ever and definitely a great MTV 80s videos (when they still played MUSIC 1982!) . Women over 45, you remember this one, don’t you?
GOODBYE TO YOU (WINTER!)
Performed by Patty Smyth and Scandal
Lyrics to Goodbye to You
I wanted you far too much to ever let you go
You know you never got by “I feel it too”
And I guess I never could stand to lose
It’s such a pity to say
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to you
Could I have loved someone like the one I see in you
I remember the good times baby now, and the bad times too
These last few weeks of holding on
The days are dull, the nights are long
Guess it’s better to say
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to you
‘Cause baby it’s over now
No need to talk about it
It’s not the same
My love for you’s just not the same
And my heart, and my heart
And my heart can’t stand the strain
And my love, and my love
And my love won’t stand the pain
And my heart, and my heart
And my heart can’t stand the strain
And my love, and my love
And my love…
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to you
Now, could I have loved someone like the one I see in you
Yeah, I remember the good times baby now, and the bad times too
These last few weeks of holding on
The days are dull, the nights are long
Guess it’s better to say
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to you
Goodbye to you
Goodbye baby
So long darling
Goodbye to you
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Jodi says
I am extremely excited that Winter is going bye, bye too! We got a bit of a taste of Spring this weekend and now it’s cold again…but only for a few days. You are so darn photogenic! I love your winter coat! Great song. 🙂
Paula Robinson says
While I feel your pain, I am still jealous. I have not seen snow outside of my deep freeze in a few years, and lavish in the days when it gets into the low 80’s here, or mid 70’s at night. At least you are dealing with the cold in a fashionable way accompanied by great music!
Cheers
Amber Edwards says
Oh I am SO over winter too! I grew up in Wyoming. Winter didn’t end until the end of April. Spring didn’t happen until the end of May. Summer started end of June. Fall started in August. Yeah, I hate living in this climate. lol. When I lived in Germany; oh my goodness I loved it. Spring came early! Fall came late. I was in HEAVEN! And now I”m back in Idaho where the snows just won’t go away!
Shelley Zurek says
RIGHT!
CinnyBBS says
Ohhh, fun, you lived in Switzerland? You’re going to have to tell all next time! You look beautiful.
Shelley Zurek says
It quite a story…It would take a Blog full of posts. Thanks Cinny! The Chief Blonde
bre dale says
I agree with you! I’m over it! It’s time for florals and prints!
Shelley Zurek says
I loved your baby’s floral easter dress! It reminded me of my daughter’s on her second Easter!
Suburban Style Challenge says
That coat is gorgeous! It looks warm and cozy, and if it’s real, and not faux like one I have, I’m hoping it’s not a static generator that leaves you wincing any time you touch, well, anything (another thing I HATE about winter!).
I too, am totally over winter. Yesterday it was gorgeous here, and today it’s cold again. UGH GO AWAY!!
Shelley Zurek says
Thanks Rachel. I think we Midwesterns get it! The Chief Blonde
Ashley S says
Ok, #1 jealous you lived in Switzerland, and #2 I am SO sick of winter as well! It is all finally starting to melt around us, so bring on the flowers!
Shelley Zurek says
Flowers YEAH!! The Chief Blonde
Jenn @comebackmomma says
Fantastic coat. I am so sick of Winter as well. FINALLY getting past 60 today and the snow is melting. Unfortunately, back into the 40’s over the next few days. YUCK!
Shelley Zurek says
I am tired of the swings. I just want GREEN! The Chief BLonde
Mina Slater says
First of all, Shelley you lived in Switzerland? That’s so awesome…that’s on my list of places to visit! Haha I feel for you with the winter weather, I was born & raised up north and winter & I did not get along! I’ve lived in FL about 7 years now and luckily it only gets cold enough for a sweater or light jacket. Now that it’s officially Sring, I hope it’s warming up for you!
Shelley Zurek says
Mina, You can’t imagine how beautiful it is! THe Chief BLonde!
DarleneMAM says
I am so with you on being done with Winter. That said, love your outfit.
Shelley Zurek says
Thanks Darlene!
Jenna Wood says
I’m in the opposite boats, we get tired of running our fans 24/7 year round! I’d love to sport some Winter fashion like that nice coat. I miss vacationing in Mass (yes, we’d go TO the poor weather during Winter). I have some great Winter memories there!
Fee (Phyllis) Roberts says
Looks like it’s still mighty cold there! Living in FL we don’t really have winters, though we did break a record this week that was set in the 1800’s! It took us 200 years to get cold here! lol!
Shelley Zurek says
Oh Wow! I hope you are back to 80 soon! I know you guys aren’t used to that kind of cold. The Chief Blonde
Amy Green says
Nice picture! I also loved Scandal’s other big hit, “The Warrior”, another amazing song and video. Patty Smyth really has a great voice: can she believe she was invited to sing lead for Van Halen?! Another one of my fave songs by her was the heartfelt ballad, “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough”, a duet with The Eagles’ Don Henley.
Shelley Zurek says
She was very talented, especially to hold her own with Don Henley. The Chief Blonde
Linda Kish says
Poor you. I don’t own anything warmer than a hoodie. And, I like it that way.
Shelley Zurek says
Linda! I am restraining myself from sticking my tongue out at you. So jealous. WHAT AM I DOING HERE??? The Chief Blonde