Brrrrrrrr....so bloody cold

[CityK]

My annual "I hate winter" rant.

This winter has (so far) been very mild, and this is all much to my liking. For example, last Saturday's high was an uncharacteristic 14C. I certainly can live with that. Today's high is some retardedly low number. Right now (although beautifully sunny), its probably about -25C without the windchill :eekers: I hate the cold. Tommorow is supposed to go back up to around 0C, but snow is coming (so far, we've had little in the way of snow, and I've been very appreciative of that fact). I hate winter. It gets in my way and pisses me off.

On a positive note - I am happily noticing the increased amount of daylight that each new day brings....plus, there are only about 80 more days of potential crappy conditions and then we should be in the clear!

 

[jtr1962]

Funny how quickly people forget the horribly hot summers and then complain how cold it is. It was 3°F here this morning-beautiful winter weather. If I had a proper sleeping bag I even would have slept outside in the yard. This cold weather is helping to clear up my flu. I can't say hot weather would have the same effect. Every time you're cold just remember summer-insects, sweating, smelly, polluted air, people's tempers running short. It'll give you a whole new outlook on winter. Nice cool, clear air, no sweating when you exert yourself outside, most things are dead or dormant until spring, nice long nights, days don't have obnoxiously intense sunlight as in summer. If only it could be winter all year round. Winter is like nature's disinfectant for the filth and germs of summer.

P.S. I'm sure Coug thinks -25°C is nice spring weather. Not cold by any stretch of the imagination. I've personally felt -60°F for a few minutes in my thermoelectric chamber. That's well into the nasty zone. I don't think I would wish for it to be that cold.

 

[i]

Where are you located CityK?

 

[CougTek]

It's been -25C or less here for the pass two or three days. Although it's not spring-like temperature, it isn't that bad either. But when you add the wind factor, it was -42C here yesterday. I went out to take a walk. Nice fresh air. When I wasn't facing the wind, I even didn't have to zip my coat.

It's currently sunny, -27C and 20Km/h wind here.

 

[The JoJo]

Talk about a bad winter so far. Last year this time you could drive around in the archipelago here with a car, on the ice. Not this year, still open waters in many places.
We've had a few cold stretches here, but then warmer weather again. Now it's about -15C.

 

[i]

Born in the far north? Were your parents born there too? And their parents (and their parents' parents, ad nauseam)?

Good! You'll stay warmer this winter.

Are you also a fearful, self-critical, anxious neurotic?

Great! You'll be even warmer this winter!

 

[Mercutio]

I hate snow. I hate ice. I like the fact that in winter time I only have to worry about my dust allergy and not all the other stuff that bothers me.

 

[CityK]

Where are you located CityK?

Toronto

 

[e_dawg]

I was just thinking the same thing, CK. How bloody cold it's been in T.O. the last couple days. I was out Thursday night and experienced the bitter cold firsthand. My fridge and cupboards were completely empty, it was 2 AM, and I was starving -- so hungry that I couldn't sleep. I had to get something to eat. I remembered that the McDonald's the next street over was open all night, so I decided to make a "foodie call". When I got there, I realized that the dining area was closed, and you could only order from the "walk-thru" window on the side. There was a lineup with 5 people in front of me, too. This was the longest 7 minutes ever. No touque or gloves, not even a warm jacket. It was pretty windy, too. About -32 with windchill. I almost froze my nuts off.

I can't believe that so many people were out clubbing in this weather, standing in line for half an hour to get in to most clubs! Crazy! I refused to go out the past couple days, and none of my friends called either -- I think we all stayed home. This kind of cold makes you not want to do anything but stay inside. I agree: winter sucks.

 

[e_dawg]

Funny how quickly people forget the horribly hot summers and then complain how cold it is. [...] Every time you're cold just remember summer-insects, sweating, smelly, polluted air, people's tempers running short. It'll give you a whole new outlook on winter.

I used to hate summer, too, but that was when I didn't have A/C With A/C at home, in the car, at the office, and in the subways, what's the problem? During the hottest part of the day, I'm either in the office or in the subway on the way home. When I get home at dinner time, it starts to cool off enough that it's bearable. Nothing nicer than having drinks on a patio after dinner. The only problem I find with summer is when it is hot and HUMID. That part I don't like. The nasty stickiness. But on those partly sunny summer days with a little breeze, low humidity and about 26 C (79 F), what could be better? I live for those days sitting on the patio downtown with friends, drinking margaritas... shades on, watching the girls walk by... We'll have to meet up sometime in the summer and do that, CK!

 

[jtr1962]

With A/C at home, in the car, at the office, and in the subways, what's the problem?

Sure, I have A/C also, but I like to go out for walks, bike rides, touring around Manhattan. In the summer I just can't do any of those things without feeling very uncomfortable most of the time, so in effect I'm trapped indoors for three months and/or forced to do everything after the sun sets. Even then it's usually not too comfortable. Don't forget that with a little physical activity, even fast walking, you can sweat even when it's 50°F outside. Also, A/C hardly takes the place of cool, winter air. Frequently, the air gets stale from the moisture sitting in the A/C when it cycles on and off. Not to mention that you're alternately freezing and sweating when the A/C cycles.

The only problem I find with summer is when it is hot and HUMID. That part I don't like. The nasty stickiness. But on those partly sunny summer days with a little breeze, low humidity and about 26 C (79 F), what could be better? I live for those days sitting on the patio downtown with friends, drinking margaritas... shades on, watching the girls walk by...

Humidity is a big problem with NYC summers-even on days when it's not too hot the humidity (and insects) are stifling. Don't forget, you're up north where summers are cooler as a rule, and I don't think anyplace is as humid as Flushing in the summer-this place was originally a swamp. Needing a shower after doing literally anything gets annoying pretty quickly. Another thing-blame on global warming, trolls, hobbits, whatever, summers have been getter hotter for the last 50 years. A 90°F day was a relative rarity when I was a kid. Now we have 90+ stretches for weeks at a time in June, July, and August, along with a few days where temps creep up well past 105°F. With asphault streets 105°F in Central Park can mean 125°F in most places where people walk. I recorded 132°F in our driveway (concrete, not asphalt) one summer's day. Even at night, you're sometimes lucky to get under 80 or 85. And the air smells horrible in the summer thanks to the cars-I think if you lived here you would be as adamant a proponent of electric cars as I am. Regarding girl watching, I'm one who likes more left to the imagination so skimpy summer styles don't appeal to me, and the types of girls I'm attracted look stupid wearing those types of clothes anyhow. Summer just has no redeeming qualities whatsoever for me other than the garden. Even the birds are still here in the winter. In fact, there were about 100 of them sitting in the yard after I fed them.

 

[flagreen]

48 F here in St.Petersburg today. Which is just about right for me.

In the summer down here it's not so much that it gets too hot, it rarely gets over 95 F, but that it lasts so long. We have 80 F + starting in April and it typically lasts through November. No fall... No spring... only Summer and Winter.

 

[LunarMist]

It was -21°C (-6°F) in NH this morning with 13 MPH winds, so the wind chill made it even worse. At some point the numbers are kinda meaningless. I just know it was truly cold.

 

[Howell]

It has been sub 30F at night for the past few days. Last night I had some people over for a bonfire. Frost on the ground and I'm walking around in a t-shirt. When I got home the temp read 22F. I'm not complaining.

Some friends just got back from a week of skiing at Whistler, BC. One of them almost lost some toes to frostbite. They said the coldest day was -50F w/ windchill.

 

[ddrueding]

Sorry, can't help it

 

[sechs]

It was, what, 16 degrees here... centigrade....

 

[e_dawg]

Sorry, can't help it

Again, you bastard! One of these days I'm going to drag your ass to Canada, get Coug to help me chain you up to tree in northern Quebec and ask "how ya like the weather now, Dave?" :evil:

 

[Pradeep]

It was -12F on Saturday, with windchill that came to about -30C. Coldest weather I've ever experienced, glad it's not deer season. Plus the OEM tires on the rental Altima are absolutely shithouse, no traction at all. Hope to get the Blizzaks on the road this week.

 

[Mercutio]

Is the weather any nicer over in British Columbia or all canucks as bitter (ha ha I kill me!) as e-dawg?

Good thing e-dawg left out the part about the chains and leather restraints. San Franciscans usually PAY for things like that.

 

[flagreen]

It was -12F on Saturday, with windchill that came to about -30C. Coldest weather I've ever experienced, glad it's not deer season. Plus the OEM tires on the rental Altima are absolutely shithouse, no traction at all. Hope to get the Blizzaks on the road this week.

You really need a snowmobile up there Pradeep. Have you considered buying one? I've never been on one but they look like great fun and sensible to have where you live.

 

[Buck]

Sorry, can't help it

LOL! Thanks Dave, I was waiting for someone to post some good news.

 

[Mercutio]

Well, at least we haven't heard from the Aussies yet.

BTW, this week is statistically the coldest part of winter for US residents.

 

[ddrueding]

That's OK, next year this time I'll be on my second week here.

 

[Buck]

Nice Dave. Hawaii is beautiful, although a bit warm for me. I have never spent much time on the Hilo side of the Big Island, mostly on the Kona side.

 

[ddrueding]

If you want good news, go where all the retirees go

 

[ddrueding]

Nice Dave. Hawaii is beautiful, although a bit warm for me. I have never spent much time on the Hilo side of the Big Island, mostly on the Kona side.

The last time I was there, I spent about a week on each side, a different B'n'B' each time. I hear you can no longer walk out to the lava flow. I got within about 3-4' last time before my boots melted. Those are a cool souvenier.

 

[Buck]

If you want good news, go where all the retirees go

No thanks, I'd miss the ocean.

 

[Buck]

Nice Dave. Hawaii is beautiful, although a bit warm for me. I have never spent much time on the Hilo side of the Big Island, mostly on the Kona side.

The last time I was there, I spent about a week on each side, a different B'n'B' each time. I hear you can no longer walk out to the lava flow. I got within about 3-4' last time before my boots melted. Those are a cool souvenier.

That's really cool. Did you get them bronzed? If you are ever on the Kona side again, visit the Kona Brewing Company.

 

[ddrueding]

Nice Dave. Hawaii is beautiful, although a bit warm for me. I have never spent much time on the Hilo side of the Big Island, mostly on the Kona side.

The last time I was there, I spent about a week on each side, a different B'n'B' each time. I hear you can no longer walk out to the lava flow. I got within about 3-4' last time before my boots melted. Those are a cool souvenier.

That's really cool. Did you get them bronzed? If you are ever on the Kona side again, visit the Kona Brewing Company.

I'll have to check that out!

I actually still use the boots, but the tred pattern is a little...unusual. It leaves really cool footprints

 

[sechs]

Remember to leave the rocks, or Pele will have her revenge.

 

[SteveC]

I just heard the forecast for Thursday morning: snow, 30-40MPH winds, and near 0F temperatures. Ugh.

 

[ddrueding]

Remember to leave the rocks, or Pele will have her revenge.

Pele can keep the rocks, they're only really cool in liquid form, anyway. And airport security being what it is... :roll:

 

[Buck]

Remember to leave the rocks, or Pele will have her revenge.

Pele can keep the rocks, they're only really cool in liquid form, anyway. And airport security being what it is... :roll:

Airport security in Kona? LOL

 

[CityK]

Again, you bastard!

Don't worry e_dawg, the big one is bound to get them all one day soon.

 

[CityK]

Speaking about Hawaii, I was watching the opening event for the PGA tour this weekend, and boy oh boy did it ever look nice there. The greens and blues in the pictures were just fantastic.

I think I should put everything to the side, move down to Scotsdale, Az., play and practice golf straight through till November, then try to qualify for the Nationwide Tour....as unreal as that may sound, there is a part of me that believes it could be done.

 

[ddrueding]

Remember to leave the rocks, or Pele will have her revenge.

Pele can keep the rocks, they're only really cool in liquid form, anyway. And airport security being what it is... :roll:

Airport security in Kona? LOL

Although it is a bit lax (I bet I could walk a machette straight onto the plane), molten rock might catch their attention.

 

[sechs]

I think that they'd catch the machete. If you're dressed appropriately, the molten rock may go through.

 

[Buck]

I think that they'd catch the machete. If you're dressed appropriately, the molten rock may go through.

If you're nicely tanned, wear a Hawaiian shirt, shorts and flip flops, greet the Hawaiian securiy guard with the usual Hawaiian slang "howzit" (appropriate pigeon English accent helps), you could get through with three open suitcases full of weed. Now, making it through Honolulu International is a different story.

 

[sechs]

Buck, you'd have to give a shaka, or they'd stop you for sure.

 

[Dïscfärm]

Yes, it's so cold that after an hour or two of picking coconuts in the breeze, I had to put my tee shirt back on.