weather

[Janet]

-31....how in the world can you stand that? You must have layers and layers of clothing, gloves, coats...etc. on. I would think it would be too dangerous to even venture out in case of car trouble or just whatever.

I definitely need to head south...

[JJJ]

My heater get put on full blast when its 30 degrees outside. I cannot do cold, I put pantyhose underneath my pants, muscle shirt, rg shirt, thermal, sweater, windbreaker and long jacket to walk outside. When I get in my car I have to wait for my legs to stop trembling to be able to drive. I'm very small frame weighting 93-95 lbs so I guess that has alot to do with it. I just wish the wind wouldn't blow.

[Lindsey]

Hahaha... okay I guess if any of you decide to come up here, come in the summer

Really, after it gets to a certain point of cold, it never feels any colder lol. The difference between -25 and -30 or -40 isn't really noticeable. Sometimes it gets to -50 or colder with windchill, and the only difference is that your eyes start tearing and the tears immediately freeze to your face! If you blink, sometimes your eyelashes freeze shut LOL. I used to figure skate from when I was about 4 years old until I was 18. They were all unheated rinks and no matter how cold it was, I'd just be wearing my warm-up tights and skirt, a sweater, and some mini gloves. Years of that built up my resistance and my legs don't really feel cold much anymore.

We just keep blankets in the car, a charged cell phone, and winter tires are necessary! It's winter for basically 6 months here and life just goes on Unless I'm outside for a long period of time, like shovelling the driveway or going out ice fishing or snowboarding, I don't really dress up. I just wear normal shoes, jeans, t-shirt or sweater, and a jacket.

[Lindsey]

Oh, but put me in a cool breeze on a summer day and I can't stop shaking! I guess it's the difference between "cool" and "cold". The "cool" bothers me so much more!

[paula1961]

Wow Lynsey! That is some cold temps you guys have there. I guess you just get used to it like the people way down south get used to the heat lol!

It's rainy and crappy here but the temp right now is 47..

[Janet]

Well gee....I must not be much good for nothing...lol...I don't like it really cold, but I don't like it too hot either. How about mid 70's with a very light breeze and plenty of sunshine? That I can handle.

[judy]

Sounds like perfection, Janet! A sweet ocean breeze wouldn't hurt either!

I have also gotten much more comfortable in the cold Linds. We are all so excited if it's in the high 20's, low 30's, and anything above 32 (Fahrenheit), is like summer! I would have to adjust a lot to your temps though!

What I don't like up here is that the sun doesn't shine in winter much. I have one of those lamps...maybe I'll use it. The good news is that it's already mid-January. Winter is over some time in April usually, with some sunny days earlier.

I am really confused about the weather all over the country. I listen to local TV, and it seems that it has been snowing all over the United States. I should listen better!

Spring will come, spring will come, spring will come