pathorses wrote:philipgar wrote:a freeze? What exactly is that? I think this month we can measure the time above freezing in minutes... maybe hours.
Phil
I'm sorry for you; how did you manage that when you first moved from Florida? It must have been rough...What's the secret? Just in case I ever move, I'd like to know how to acclimate.
I'll never forget: when the shuttle driver came to take me to the airport (after the benefit show in MN) he was wearing shorts. He said "It's 53 degrees, it's downright balmy today!" It was so funny and I could tell he meant it. I wasn't freezing by any means but I was layered. I'll never forget that, it was hilarious!
Pat
Hell, I remember a time last year after a particularly painful week where it barely got above zero. When it finally got up to 20 outside, it felt warm and balmy. I mean you didn't want to wear shorts outside, but it was tempting to take off your jacket, and forget about the hat and gloves for a change.
Getting used to the cold really isn't that bad. I grew up in tampa, but moved to PA for my undergrad. Now PA isn't really cold by any stretch. If it got into the teens it was considered abnormal, and really cold. Madison is much colder, but it's really not so bad. You just grow used to it. After living out here, you learn to wear a jacket, hat and gloves, and for the really cold days (especially if it's windy) you wear a scarf to cover up whatever remains of your face. Oh, also the flannel lined jeans are a must. Of course, I think i love the cold, and unless it's extremely brutal outside, I refuse to wear a sweater or sweat shirt (or really anything long sleeved). Once you're used to the weather it's not so bad. The only thing that starts to suck is all the snow and ice, and watching where you step. The other weird thing that takes getting used to is going outside, and it's a bright sunny day, not a cloud in sight, and it's 2 degrees. Those are always a bit disturbing.
Phil