Do you "hibernate" in the winter months?

[DishLady]

I like to stay relatively active throughout the year, however a lot of people I've been talking to have taken to hibernating (being antisocial, decreasing physical activity, etc.) in the winter months. There seem to be fewer activities being scheduled in general, even just simple dinner parties wan till mid-Spring.

I'm not sure if it's just a leftover from the pandemic or if this is a new trend. What do y'all think?

[OlderAndWiser]

I actually tend to be more active in the winter. I am actively involved with young men on college campuses and those activities come to a standstill in the summer. I am president of my alumni association and I plan activities from September through May, but we take a summer break. I am also involved in my church and we have more activities during the school year. So, the pattern is just the opposite for me.

[DishLady]

Aww, you're the coolest, OW.

Yeah, I think in the summertime folks tend to go do their own thing. But I do like to stay active in the winter months, at least keeping to the gym, but social engagements tend to decrease for a while (outside of church stuff). Trying to get my alum and related groups to gear up for a few fun activities... We'll see what happens. ;)

[OlderAndWiser]

It's easier for me to make those things happen because I'm president of my alumni association, president of my congregation. and alumnus advisor to my fraternity's chapter at the local state university. And I also am the one scheduling family events.

[DishLady]

Ok, boss-man. :)

I'm a community leader too, but I tend to rely on the team to suggest things and follow through since many times they're younger/older than me and want to do things that suit their interests. I just keep the team coordinators on task and on budget, only really "stepping in" when there's a hurdle or annoyance to overcome on behalf of the group/organization.

[OlderAndWiser]

My groups expect me to take the lead so that's what I do.

[OlderAndWiser]

Thanks for MHO!

[ArrowheadSW]

The only thing that I do less of, is I take fewer trips to the mountains. I like hiking in the mountains in the warmer months, but of course I'm not going to be doing much of that when it is real cold.

[AMS700CX4u2]

Cold and Rainy is Hibernate time. The wife and I are able to get around in the warmer months. I did ok in the snow with a prosthetic leg. But we are in our 70s now and her arthritis gets bad in cold and rainy weather so. We don't get up till the crack of noon. Massage till she drops off to sleep.

[Catalon]

A little bit, yes 😄. In the winter I love to stay indoors, watch movies, read or just relax with something warm. Although, once in a while, I also enjoy going out to feel the cold, especially if it's for something fun like skating or seeing Christmas lights. Are you guys more of a stay at home or go out even if it's cold?

[IslaTheWitch]

almost... the air quality in Berlin is awful in the winter months... and running when I'm literally freezing is no fun... so yes, hibernating is a good description for waiting for the spring :D

[HungTexan]

I like to be active great round. In the winter I just change my activities, spend more time skiing, and probably a little more indoor fun with my wife and her friends.

[NathanDavis]

I actually become way more active during the winter...

our winters are rather mild though

[Anonymous]

I guess. The snowfall was like 4ft and I'm 4ft6 so I let my husband deal with it.

[DishLady]

HAHAHA. MHO... I love it.

[Sunrising]

I'm very good at making excuses why I should not exercise, but some how I keep going, and I don't hibernate !

[Spencer10]

Hell no. Winter rocks. Snowmobiling, hockey and skiing! Not to mention hot tubs... oh yeah bring on the blizzards.

[LadyBecks]

I do spend more time being indoors and at home during the winter months. I hate winter so much!

[WhitneySnow]

Yeah I guess. Especially January and February after the Christmas and New Years rush.

[exitseven]

Yes I really don't go out much in the winter. I hate cold weather.

[White_Widow]

I work my ass off during fall and winter season

[DishLady]

Yeah, but what do you do for fun?

[White_Widow]

I work about 50 to 60 hours a week and I have a partner and three kids at home. So when I can, I spend the time I have left with my family.

[DishLady]

Of course. Hopefully engaging in healthy outdoor and social activities, which is what this question is about. :)

[jamesgoldman]

No, I like the cold and it's my busy season both selling to clients for Christmas and Valentine's day and buying because people overspend and have more seasonal bills

[CubaPirate]

No I fly to the Canary Islands for 6 weeks

[Anonymous]

Yes, lol, just like a bear :P

[Staximus]

Nothing new, are scared of the cold