Winter got a slow start this year but now, at the end of November, we know for sure, no doubt about it that winter is here to stay for the next 3, 4, 5, 6, even 7 months. 2010 is our 3rd winter in this land. I’ve written such a list before, but the cold is bitter enough that I deem it deserves another diatribe.
So, here goes:
You Know It’s Cold When:
Your forehead is numb.
Your thumb & pinky are cold inside down mittens.
The air is so smoky; you’d swear it’s a foggy day.
Hot, red ear lobes remind you that your hat did not sufficiently cover.
The aquarium seems warm and snuggly to the touch by comparison.
Talk around the table is about how long a bag of coal costs and lasts.
Inside flannel, under wool, you’re cold at night.
The most important purpose for drinking tea is to warm your hands.
30 minutes after entering a warm room, your legs are still tingling (under 2 layers)
It takes 10 minutes to get ready to go out the door.
You can tell exactly where your boots end and your coat begins.
