Can no longer drink ale with lemon in it without looking like a nancyboy

Can begin drinking stout with the viscosity of motor oil and the alcohol content of brandy without looking like a drunk

Realization that I have gone another year without once riding my bicycle to work

Realization that I again have the opportunity to become an avid snowshoer

No more warm days

Opportunity to swaddle scrawny frame in layers of bulky clothing

Possibility of snow

Possibility of getting out of work due to snow

Can no longer barbecue

Can begin using fireplace

Fewer daylight hours makes running in the evening more difficult

May now dismiss excess 10 lbs. as "winter weight"

No more baseball

No more wasting 10+ hours a week watching baseball

Wife and cat become moody due to lack of sunshine

[There is no upside to this]

Impending holiday season brings with it an onslaught on unchecked consumerism

Unchecked consumerism results in my receiving presents

Goodbye, women wearing sundresses

Hello, women wearing sweaters