What is your favorite thing to do on a cold winter's day?

[Bigoldogsmiles]

I woke up this morning to a very cold -43 c outside with the windchill. Needless to say, I will be staying in where it is safe. I will probably spend a good part of my day in the kichen, doing some crosswords and on a little self care. It left me wondering what do all of you do to help pass a cold winter's day?

[Dolphin14]

Yikes! I have a friend in Canada so I never complain about what I think is cold.

I'm going to shovel my beautiful snowfall soon. Once that is done it's hunker down with a book and hang out with my little 🦔.

Stay warm

🐬

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you Dolphin14. Canada does indeed have very extreme temperatures in some parts of the country. Very cold in winter to very hot in summer.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Bigoldogsmiles]

My friend just messaged me and said it's brutal.

I hate telling her I have 7 inches of snow. That's a beach day for you guys

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes. For sure it's brutal. It's very dangerous to be out in this weather for any length of time. Best to stay in.

[litethatnevergoesout]

-43° C has to be with wind chill. that’s life threatening weather.

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to litethatnevergoesout]

Hi Litethatnevergoesout,Yes. It is with the wind chill. And yes, it is life threatening if not properly prepared for it. Not to mention the real possibility of frostbite.

[Beevee]

It's cold here but not that cold. Clearly the local Park "flasher" thinks its cold because I hear he's keeping his long coat firmly buttoned up and describing himself to his victims 😉

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to Beevee]

Lol. Thanks for the laugh!

[Dolphin14 in reply to Beevee]

Lmao

❤️🐬

[Amysmom in reply to Beevee]

LOL

[Gillyflower18]

Wow thats really cold. Pretty cold here in midwest but not that bad! -15c here. Ill just go about my normal routine bundled up! Need to see my sis in nursing home. Good to get the car warmed up. Then ill probably just come back and sit and read and knit and perhaps spin a bit. I have such a backlog of fleece ill never catch up.

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to Gillyflower18]

That sounds lovely! If it was -15c here, I would probably bundle up and go for a walk. -15c is bearable for me. Thanks for your response!

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Bigoldogsmiles]

I cant believe they closed the schools here. That would never have happened when we were kids! We are raising a whole gerneration of pampered wimpy kids🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Beevee in reply to Gillyflower18]

Yeah, they don't make them like they used to.When it gets cold, our generation would go out and buy candles.

And when it gets REALLY cold 🥶 we'd light them 🕯🕯🕯

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Beevee]

Beevee if you ever seen A Christmas Story, the movie hat is exactly howvwe were dressed for winter and school when i was little. The teachers would help the little ones in and out of their snowsuits and every one had mitten clips or strings. Hats with earflaps were common for the boys and scarves were tied around your face if i t was really cold. I remember going out with my dad after a foot and a half of snow to help the neighbors dig out our street so the dads could get to work. People helped each other.

[Beevee in reply to Gillyflower18]

I don't think I have seen that movie but think I get the idea!

Winters here are pretty mild and rarely dips below zero [32f] . We do get a bit of snow from time to time but doesn't usually amount to much. I enjoy skiing and have been to France, Austria & Italy.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Beevee]

youtube.com/watch?v=PKxsOlz...(Not working as expected?)

[Beevee in reply to Nothing_but_books]

"I can't feel my arms...😪"

"Put your arms down when you get to school"

🤣🤣🤣

[LadyZen]

Today is the coldest day this winter. I'm just going to walk on my treadmill, wait for my new washer to be delivered, and try to write. As soon as I can get my butt out of bed.

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to LadyZen]

It sounds like a lovely peaceful day! Thank you for sharing

[Starrlight]

The low is 12 degrees here in Northern Virginia.

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to Starrlight]

Is that cold for your area? I am not familiar but it sounds like it.

[Starrlight in reply to Bigoldogsmiles]

It’s not typical for our winters to be this cold. There was a severe weather alert for our area sent out today.

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to Starrlight]

Ok. I hope you are able to stay safe and warm! Hope the rest of your day goes well.

[Starrlight in reply to Bigoldogsmiles]

Thanks. Best to you always

[Nothing_but_books]

I admit I have a grudge against smart phones.

It went off last night with a screaming alert: dangerous cold, severe snowfall.

We get this much snow regularly. Cold and windchills are just part of our winters. What's the point except to make people careless when a storm is unexpected?

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Hi Ñothing_but_books, I don't have anything against smart phones, but I do agree with you about the weather alerts. Thank you for your response! I hope you have a great day!

[Starrlight]

blankets and cats time

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Starrlight]

My baby spent the night curled up on my heating pad purring. Smart kitty!

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to Gillyflower18]

A hating pad and a purring cat sound like a wonderful way to spend the night!

[Starrlight in reply to Gillyflower18]

Awwwww

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to Starrlight]

Sounds puuurrrrfect! Lol

[Starrlight in reply to Bigoldogsmiles]

😆

[RS1974]

Indoors but I do have to brave the cold temps to walk my babies(dogs) They do their business faster in the winter and for that I am glad.

[Bigoldogsmiles in reply to RS1974]

Hi Rs1974,Dogs are wonderful companions. I'm happy for you that you have them and also that they're quick about doing their business! Thank you for sharing!

[RS1974 in reply to Bigoldogsmiles]

Thank you 😊