Mainers Reveal What They Are Looking Forward To When Winter Ends

What Are You Looking Forward To When Winter Ends In Maine?

This is easily the most depressing time of the year in Maine. That period of time between Janueay and February, where things can be a little bleak. otherwise known as the dead of winter.

As we sit and await not one, but two potential snow storms over the next few days, now seems like a perfect time to ask this question:

"What are you looking forward to about winter ending?"

Lots of people on Maine Reddit recently weighed in on this topic, and came up with some great answers.

To get the ball rolling, I will start! I can’t wait to stop hearing having to listen to my faucets dripping so my pipes don’t freeze.

Check out the responses, and keep the faith, warm summer days in Maine will be here before you know it.

FeFiFoPlum

I am looking forward to camping, bike rides, planting in the garden, cocktails on the deck, and not filling the oil tank every three weeks.

rshining

The end of people bitching about winter weather. Unfortunately most of them will immediately commence bitching about black flies and ticks (a much more justified class of complaint).

BlueFeist

North woods camping to get as far away from people as possible! Freedom in the woods with my dogs!

Wide_Ad7105

Being able to just..let my boys outside without getting 17 layers on. Only for them to say I'm cold in 5 minutes and want to go back inside

ripped_jean

Touching grass. My mental health desperately needs to touch some grass.

Stowecroft85

No more snow...I hate shoveling snow

saigonk

Picking up my summer fun car

Hefty_Musician2402

Riding my Harley, going to overnight music festivals, fixing my truck

Expert-Consequence38

Taking a nice trip to Canada to spend money at their stores and restaurants!

luvnmayhem

I'm looking forward to keeping my windows open.

gordolme

Something rather mundane: Not having to wash my car so often because of the road salt.

veechene

Not paying for heat.

AdEmergency645

Gardening, birds chirping, the smell of dirt thawing out….seeing all the dog poop that the snow covered up…..wait no.

ladybrainhumanperson

Sweaty walks on the beach and in the woods and by the river and swimming and sweating drinking beer on my deck.

GingerbreadDisco

Leaving work and having it not be dark outside. Also going for walks without worrying about ice.

ArtisticCustard7746

I'm ready for the middle spring time where a light jacket is all you need, but it's not god awful hot out.

lookingforkingpine

Ending?? It's just started to get good!