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11 Feb 2021, 10:18 am

*sweats* We've had the temperature from -10 to -25 during the last two weeks here... average has been around -15 degrees, I suppose. And lots of snow too. How to survive? Wear lots of layers and warm clothing. Yes, both. Having the outermost layer be clothes that are easy to remove is also a good idea if it gets too hot, especially inside. If there's snow then wearing proper winter shoes/boots ain't a bad idea. If it's cold inside the house, make sure that the heating is actually working. I was walking around my apartment with a blanket over my shoulders a week or so when the temperature first dropped radically because I didn't realize that there was an actual problem with the heating. :oops: Though honestly, if you're cold then I don't see why not do that, especially if the blanket is nice and fluffy. :lol: Oh and after shower/bath, make sure to dry yourself properly and preferably wear something warm as soon as you've dried yourself. And remember to put socks on instead of walking around barefoot... or do you wear shoes inside? If you have that kind of habit, remember to switch them when you get home if they've gotten wet. Socks too if it's the case with them, or any clothes, really.

Also, if the heat still drops from that, be aware of the possibility of frostbites if you have piercings in your face or ears.



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11 Feb 2021, 10:25 am

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Thermal socks, thermal leggings, thermal long sleeved undertops, keep heating on (if possible) so as waterpipes don’t freeze. Keep hydrated with warm drinks, healthy winter comfort food, gentle exercise daily and cosy bedding...
All of the above, plus covering your windows with clear plastic tarps (taped down all around the edges) to reduce drafts and moisture loss.  Keep a trickle of water running through every faucet to reduce the chances of frozen pipes.  Keep a kettle of water boiling on the stove (bring to a boil and then turn down low).  Keep all internal doors to rooms you are not using closed to cut down on drafts and reduce heating needs.  Minimize the use of external doors to keep the heat inside.  Wear multiple layers of clothing.



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11 Feb 2021, 2:06 pm

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If you sweat in cold weather, you can be in very big trouble unless you can get inside or change into dry clothing.
BTW, I met a guy who survived a winter with lots of your current weather, living in a van with 19 blankets.
People often complain of feeling cold at the beginning of winter, even though their house thermostat has not changed. That's because it just regulates air temperature, but the walls and ceiling are cooler, radiating less heat.
I use a heated mattress pad to pre-warm my bed, and it feels wonderful. There are antique devices for doing the same job with a pan of coals from the fire.


Thank you for this idea a heated mattress pad has been suggested to me once before , I have been trying to get
A very warm bath before slipping into bed for the night . It helps alittle bit hopefully I fall asleep before I cool off too much .


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11 Feb 2021, 2:38 pm

I hope you're feeling better now, Jakki.



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11 Feb 2021, 4:47 pm

Thank you. Kraftie. Have a number of blankets to burro. Under . And the inside of the house seems to have warmed up . But thr local weather appears to be expecting a further drop in temperatures to minus 1. On Sunday when it occurs the highes before then will get up to +3 degrees F .... am surprised things don’t freeze instant outside just now . They are predicting highes temps by late next week.


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11 Feb 2021, 4:51 pm

Cold is when you can throw a pot of boiling water up in the air and get snow.



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11 Feb 2021, 5:17 pm

That sounds really cold. ,, just do not want to try it out ... sound ominous . Boiling water turned instantly to ice .


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11 Feb 2021, 5:26 pm

So cold that it is warmer to sleep in the fridge...


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11 Feb 2021, 5:36 pm

Am afraid MountainGoat might be speaking the truth . Few blankness and a nice comfy refrigerator box.


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13 Feb 2021, 4:41 am

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Am afraid MountainGoat might be speaking the truth . Few blankness and a nice comfy refrigerator box.


That made me giggle so much. Hunking down there with a brew and biscuits.



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13 Feb 2021, 6:04 am

Gaffer Gragz wrote:
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Am afraid MountainGoat might be speaking the truth . Few blankness and a nice comfy refrigerator box.


That made me giggle so much. Hunking down there with a brew and biscuits.


The love affair with a fridge stretches far and wide... Here in Britain one man went right round the country hitch hiking with his fridge a few years ago. One wonders where he plugged it in? At least he had something to carry his pajamas and dressing gown in.

But the age old question still remains. "Does the light really turn off when the lid closes?" (Do not try it as it is dangerous. As a child I was reaching in trying to get something at the bottom and I ended up head first in with my legs sticking out the top trying to prevent the lid falling down on me, and that was in a freezer.
Actually reminds me of my grandmother. The childs playpen had a thing on the centre of the floor one pulls to close it. My cousins had been there with their children and had not bothered to tidy up and put rhe playpen back. She went to do it and luckily she had her mobile phone in her pocket, as she was upsidown in the playpen for ages before we could get there to let her out).


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13 Feb 2021, 6:26 am

Mountain Goat wrote:
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Jakki wrote:
Am afraid MountainGoat might be speaking the truth . Few blankness and a nice comfy refrigerator box.


That made me giggle so much. Hunking down there with a brew and biscuits.


The love affair with a fridge stretches far and wide... Here in Britain one man went right round the country hitch hiking with his fridge a few years ago. One wonders where he plugged it in? At least he had something to carry his pajamas and dressing gown in.

But the age old question still remains. "Does the light really turn off when the lid closes?" (Do not try it as it is dangerous. As a child I was reaching in trying to get something at the bottom and I ended up head first in with my legs sticking out the top trying to prevent the lid falling down on me, and that was in a freezer.
Actually reminds me of my grandmother. The childs playpen had a thing on the centre of the floor one pulls to close it. My cousins had been there with their children and had not bothered to tidy up and put rhe playpen back. She went to do it and luckily she had her mobile phone in her pocket, as she was upsidown in the playpen for ages before we could get there to let her out).


Ouch, poor gran. For the head first down in a freezer: Yep been there, my mom sent me for a pack of frozen stock, luckily it was a huge freezer so I just rolled over and climbed out. As far as I can remember I didn't tell mam so I guess I didn't consider it at the time as something odd. Or I was too used being head down in snow re elder brothers.

Edit: re light mentioned above, I have extensive training and experience in this stuff, the light turns off.



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13 Feb 2021, 10:13 am

I guessed that someone would know. :)


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13 Feb 2021, 10:23 am

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I guessed that someone would know. :)


There is always a button somewhere that the door hits when it closes. You can push it yourself to check.

I just had two trips to the store at -40. There was fog, but almost no wind. The mask is nice and warm, but it totally fogs up my glasses.



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13 Feb 2021, 11:07 am

Mountain Goat wrote:
Gaffer Gragz wrote:
Jakki wrote:
Am afraid MountainGoat might be speaking the truth . Few blankness and a nice comfy refrigerator box.


That made me giggle so much. Hunking down there with a brew and biscuits.


The love affair with a fridge stretches far and wide... Here in Britain one man went right round the country hitch hiking with his fridge a few years ago. One wonders where he plugged it in? At least he had something to carry his pajamas and dressing gown in.

But the age old question still remains. "Does the light really turn off when the lid closes?" (Do not try it as it is dangerous. As a child I was reaching in trying to get something at the bottom and I ended up head first in with my legs sticking out the top trying to prevent the lid falling down on me, and that was in a freezer.
Actually reminds me of my grandmother. The childs playpen had a thing on the centre of the floor one pulls to close it. My cousins had been there with their children and had not bothered to tidy up and put rhe playpen back. She went to do it and luckily she had her mobile phone in her pocket, as she was upsidown in the playpen for ages before we could get there to let her out).


Awe your poor grandmother , am glad she was finally rescued. And am glad you never got stuck in a freezer .
Would have missed you greatly here .


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13 Feb 2021, 6:01 pm

Pulling your arms into your jacket/shirt and putting your hands in your armpits is a good way to warm your hands up in the cold.

Also, make sure to get plenty of carbs and sugar. It'll warm your body up by increasing your metabolism, and also combat the exhaustion that comes from sustained exposure to cold.

(Your title made me chuckle because where I live it's below 0 for roughly three months straight every year, and the past week the highest it's been was -25 C. But I understand if you're not used to it or if your home isn't adequately insulated, it can be a lot harder to deal with.)