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KellyNYC's avatar

I'm visiting family in my hometown of Atlanta where the forecast for Christmas Day is 71 degrees. Ridiculous!! I can't wait to get back to a normal chilly winter in Dutchess County, NY!

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Paula Starr Sherrin's avatar

European washer/dampeners and showers are diabolical. I learned this in a two-week trip across Ireland.

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Bonnie Canelakes's avatar

It’s age darling, I hate to say. I live in Dallas and if it’s below 35 I do not leave the house. For anything. And I was born and raised in Michigan! 😁 About 12yrs ago (56ish) I began eschewing (great word, that) the cold. I wear the robiest full length robes with sweats underneath from Dec -April (on that, UGG has the warmest robes-expensive yes but fuzzy and truly warm, mine has saved me from chill for 5yrs now). Keeping your feet warm is key as well. Even here in the south! But somewhere around your age is where cool flies out the window (even a new one) and COLD takes residence. On the upside I can set the AC to 78/80 in summer and be perfectly happy. Cheers to your warmth!! And happiest holidays. 🥂

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Simply Susan's avatar

Again, "Moonstruck" comes to the rescue.

Cosmo Castorini: I have no money.

Rose Castorini:: You're as rich as Roosevelt. You're just cheap, Cosmo.

Buy the windows.

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GroovemasterGreg's avatar

You and I ain’t rich but being cold like you and I IS A RICH PEOPLE PROBLEM, I fear.

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GroovemasterGreg's avatar

Do like I do when the wife chills me out. I pump up the jamz on my stereo-oh-oh. One of her favorites. Any be bop jazz with no detectable melody or real purpose other than to be totally improvisational and free of control, like Coltrane or Miles, always pleases the bride. Me, I listen usually just for the drumming, although occasionally those old be bopping jazzers would slip in a bit of a melody you could hum along with.

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GroovemasterGreg's avatar

There are times when you can really turn a phrase. "Even if I die tomorrow, my corpse will remain better-looking in decay than a fully alive Steve Bannon."

I’m on Team Michael here. It doesn’t get as cold in Texas but my bride and I are I guess involved in some sort of proxy conflict like you regarding temperature inside the house.

Me, being a native Texas son, born less than 60 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico heat humidity temperate zone known as Houston, likes it warm. My bride, born in Akron and schooled at university in Montana!!!! And then worked quite awhile near Deadhorse, Alaska, also known as the North Slope, just loves it just a few degrees too chilly.

“Why do you have so many layers on inside the house” she says with knowing glee, as it’s a rhetorical question. A constant battle of thermostat control. Thank goodness we have a built in electric fireplace in the living room so there is one place I can be blasted with warmed air when I get too frosty.

I don’t miss my old wood stove at our last house. Too messy. Too much work with the fuel end. Getting. Storing firewood far enough from house to keep bugs away yet I created a habitat for all kinds of pests and creatures you don’t want near your house seeking refuge like I from the cold.

There’s an onion picture from term 1 of trump of bannon I always felt represented him well. Google “ray inside Steve bannon’s face” and the onion and you’ll find it.

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GroovemasterGreg's avatar

Autocorrect. I meant rat inside Steve bannons face.

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Dale Northey's avatar

Merino wool! No synthetic can beat it. Warm in winter and cool in summer. Look for 100%. Any dilution is exactly that. Easy to pack. Wrinkle free. Also good wool socks and a warm hat.

Stay cozy!

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Simply Susan's avatar

Yes, and have you tried alpaca & merino? It's not a dilution, it's a beautiful duet.

I have a baby alpaca/merino throw on my reading chair and it's year found perfection.

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Linda Silfven's avatar

I have lived in northern Michigan most of my life and hated the cold and snow with a passion every one of those years. Why am I still here?

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Martin Maenza's avatar

I am with you, Michael. I get so cold I am all in for sleeping under a comforter during the summer. Damn cold here in Michigan already. Sheesh. It is only December.

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Frank Bard's avatar

Being a core Gen X refugee, I have been known for double popping shirt collars. :)

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Anne's avatar

I feel you and your wife with the hot/cold struggle. Having recently lost a significant amount of weight, I have transitioned from an always too hot person to a mostly too cold person:(

Since I live alone I don't have a thermostat war with anyone. But I have found a solution, at least in the winter. I found an incredibly lightweight fleece base layer (long underwear) that has become my favorite indoor attire. Very inexpensive, $6.99 each for tops and leggings. Warm and so lightweight it feels like wearing air:) The brand, 32 degrees, is sold at Costco, but unfortunately they only carry the lightweight base layer. You have to buy the heavyweight fleece base layer on their website. Sizing runs small. I normally wear a women's size medium or large but in this brand I wear an XL. Length on the leggings is very long but they are tapered so they just kind of scrunch up if they are too long and it works. I'm kind of embarrassed to say I have 3 sets, all black and I rarely wear anything else at home because they are so incredibly comfortable. Not sure if a link is allowed here but here is a link to the item on their website. https://www.32degrees.com/collections/heavyweight-baselayers?utm_campaign=F25+Pmax+-+Feed+Only&utm_content=&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=23127031194&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23127083706

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Bryan's avatar

As a born and raised Minnesotan now living in Iowa, I was told I couldn't use the word "cold" until it was at least -20 degrees out or they would take away my Minnesotan card. I use the word "chilly" instead.

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Heath Racela's avatar

I've lived in New England for 22 years now (and before that, grew up in Northeast Ohio where lake effect snow was a part of life). It's only this year that I've learned how amazing wool clothes are! They're insanely expensive, but keep me WAY warmer than anything else. I've had wool long johns for two years, but this season invested in wool hunting pants and a wool vest. Next up- a wool coat.

I like these guys- American made in Vermont for nearly 200 years: https://www.johnsonwoolenmills.com (just double check their sizing as they use "true" sizing not "vanity" sizing, which I didn't know was a thing. Apparently I'm two inches bigger in the waist and two inches shorter than Levi's has been telling me all these years...)

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Yul Vazquez's avatar

We have even more in common. Depression and wives from Minnesota!!

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Michael Ian Black's avatar

Are we... the same person?

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Yul Vazquez's avatar

Oh wow...you might be onto something!!!

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Susanna's avatar

As a lifelong resident of the Chicago suburbs who mainly works outside, I’ve got 2 words for you: Cuddl Duds. They are exceptionally soft, warm and you can wear them as base layers or loungewear. Try them soon, thank me later.

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Corinne M's avatar

Agreed! Wearing them now in chilly Brooklyn NY. 😀

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Faith E's avatar

Thanks for speaking openly about mental health. I am just going to throw a few resources out for anyone who may be needing some. Genesight testing will tell you exactly what anti-depressants work for your physical make up. No side effects. SAD rates are highest in the northeast. A light box can really help with the winter blues. Challah and latkes should put a few pounds on ya. I also recommend double socking. Miracles will be all around for the next 8 nights, be on the lookout all! Please call/text 988 when you need human reassurance, the lifeline is there for you 24/7/365 free and confidential. Sending love and light! 💜🕎✨

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