i was born in the late 50's and until this spring and summer it has been a long time since I remember having a season close to that of my childhood days. The only thing different is the sun intensity has lost its overall yellow warmth and replacing it with more of a white color concentrated heat beam. It kind of like you're the ant under the magnifying glass scenario. I have a good feeling about the upcoming winter here in SC if you live anywhere from Columbia to points North and West.