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rolling_rhoda
Explorer
Dec 01, 2014

13 below and I'm smiling

Winter set in hard in our region. It's been dang cold several times and it's still early in the season. Even my husband is griping and he's a farmer, loves winter, snowmobiling and all. I really hate the cold and ice, but I'm smiling. This is our last full winter in the deep freeze! When I step outside and the warmth is blasted away from my head, and my jeans freeze on my legs, when the cold goes right through me, I smile and think: Bring. It. On.
Snowbirds
  • crickeydog's avatar
    crickeydog
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2014
    It's 65 degrees here in ATL today. After work, I'm going home, put on a pair of shorts, grill a steak on the patio, then have dinner on the deck. Afterwards I may mess with our 5'er a bit, it needs some inside cleaning. We lived in Minot for 1 year back in the mid seventies. That was enough. Y'all can have it.:B

    Happy camping!!! See y'all down the road!!!
  • AdirondackJack's avatar
    AdirondackJack
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2014
    It took us 60 years of memorable snowfalls and deep-freeze days to finally spend Winters here in Clearwater - it was worth every minute of the wait and we truly appreciate each day more. Take heart, your days in the sun will be here before you know it.
  • John_Joey's avatar
    John_Joey
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2014
    Right now it's 82, blue sky, slight breeze, and mosquitos that will eat you alive if you're out for a walk. Snowbirding isn't all rainbows and sunshine, but it is pretty dang nice.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2014
    I complain about our Pennsylvania winters.

    I can't imagine what it's like farther north.

    Hang in there, you'll be out of the cold/snow soon enough.
  • Cloud_Dancer's avatar
    Cloud_Dancer
    Explorer II
    Dec 01, 2014
    Have you ever become sick, or broken a bone, when in cold weather?
    Have you ever worked outside during cold weather?
    Have you ever gone fishing in cold weather?
    Have you ever tried to do anything recreational outdoors in cold weather?

    These are a few of my fears (after having made an attempt).

    I'm comfortable and happy in the sunbelt.
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2014
    Funny, my neighboor for many years here in Jacksonville Florida retired and moved to South Dakota. Not sure what he was thinking.

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