Shameless Troll #17

[jeffn]

So as we all know, at least those of us that live in cold areas, that it is winter. The cold part of winter at that. So what is your favorite trick to cope? Do you stay inside or have tricks to enjoy time outside? From the weather reports I have seen it appears that even usually warm areas are cold this winter, at least at times. So lets hear your cold weather hints.

[Randy]

My thickest, tightest, and most uncomfortable sweater has become quite a good friend to me this long and consistently cold winter. I have found it to be very warm, often simply too hot to wear. So, give your old uncomfortable sweaters a try. Oh yea, I use a lot of hand cream to try to keep my fingers from getting cracks and sores.

[mumof3]

I have to be outside every day dropping the kids off at school and picking them up. And I spend a lot of time at hockey arenas so unfortunately I can't avoid the cold. And boy does it ever get cold here. The one thing I do for my hands is wear thin fleece gloves underneath warm mitts or gloves. This layering really helps the hands. I also wear thermal socks with Ugg type boots (Emus). Longjohns and tights help too. When I get in from the cold I put on my sheepskin slippers. They are the only type that seem to warm up my feet. I also try and get in the sauna a few times a week especially when it is really cold.

[klw1960]

layers, layers layers...I got some "cuddle duds" (long underwear for women) for Christmas and love them. I have several layers of blankets on the bed and always have a fleece over me when sitting (laying) on the couch to watch TV in the evening. Invested in a down coat for maximum warmth which helps too.

[steve201]

I have several tricks I use.....one is layering up cloths...tee shirt...shirt...sweater or sweatshirt...then jacket...even then I get cold easily.....but!!...for my hands a good set of motorcycle gloves and those hot packs from costco can't be beat.....I also had my doc prescribe me a cream that seems to work quite nicely...it's betamethasone dip....that really helps with the pain and the dryness.....
at home we just crank the heater or fireplace up.....on the boat...totally different can of worms...we have to walk the dogs on shore so it's get up there...make them do thier biznes...and run back to the boat as soon as possible..try not to expose the fingers for very long......
for the feet...nothing beats a good cozy pair of socks that are thick....that helps alot....


Steve

[jlc6166]

I bought a peacock hand warmer for Jennifer. It is the kind hunters use and it had to be shipped from England (not sure how much hunting they do there). Anyhow, you pore lighter fluid in it and light it with a lighter. It stays very hot for 24 hours and somehow does NOT produce any exhaust.

[jeffn]

jlc funny you should bring this up we were just talking about these heaters with friends recently. We used to use them hunting too and IIRC they were called johnny warmers. They were in a felt (or something) bag and worked well. My wife who as a child lived all over the world used them in Korea when she was in elementary school to keep warm on the bus to and from school. I probably have it somewhere around here, I should see if I can dig it out.

[isobelle44]

I remember those to, used to have one of those too that i used when i went ice fishing with my dad. Course that was a long time ago, and i hate ice fishing now. But that worked good.

[grammie]

I often sleep with a wool hat. It sure does help the body stay warm. I also always wear a hat outside, even if my jacket is undone. It helps me stay warmer.

Interestingly, I'm not nearly as cold this year as the last three years and I moved from RI to southern NH!!! Don't know if I'm getting better or just the 'different typ of cold' Whatever it is, I'll take it!

And I see on the ice an ice skating party of about 50 out there on this windy, sunny winter's day...fun to see!

grammie

[jeffn]

Feb 6, 2010 16:05:59 GMT -5 grammie said:

Interestingly, I'm not nearly as cold this year as the last three years and I moved from RI to southern NH!!! Don't know if I'm getting better or just the 'different typ of cold' Whatever it is, I'll take it!

grammie

I think it might be some of both. I noticed the winter after I began mino I was warmer than the previous several winters. Now the cold problem is just my hands instead of all over. The dryer cold would make a difference also, at least it does for me. Now my Raynauds last winter was the worst that it had ever been and the only symptom that had not improved. This winter the Raynauds is not as bad (a little better) as last year so like you say I'll take it.

[joyu]

I wear a warm scarf most of the time(inside and outside). I can wrap my hands and wrists in it when I don't have gloves on. Of course I need the Procardia also.

[christel]

Layers are a must, with the more the better. I also wear CuddlDuds (long underwear) daily. Fleece is wonderful. I love turtlenecks. Prevention of even the slightest breeze, especially indoors, helps to prevent the chilling of my body. Drinking hot liquids seems to help warm me up from the inside out. Getting tired makes me more cold, so enough rest is a must. Opening blinds and curtains when the sun is shining makes me happy and instantly puts me in a better mood, even if the temps are low outside!!!

Those are just some ideas off the top of my head. Hang in there, guys; spring will be here soon enough!!

Christel