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Originally Posted by Socratic Monologue
I don't know, this kind of sounds like my kid saying she's starving to DEATH because she hasn't eaten in an hour and a half. 
Just kidding -- 22F is pretty cold. But maybe part of it is that you forgot how to dress for the weather? Synthetic base layer, wool layer over that, windproof outer shell (those light-medium weight down puffy jackets are really nice), good hat, good wool socks, long johns if you need them. Keep your core temp up and your hands will stay warmer.
I was outside most of the day cutting wood (thinning a pine stand per the forester's advice) in low 20s with a little breeze, and it was really nice. |
Hah! I am not even sure I have a coat. I think I do have a jacket, however. My usual plan is that if it is too cold outside, don't go outside.
When we moved down from Maryland, I brought down our snow shovel for some reason. Maybe I thought I would be shoveling sand with it. Might be worth a pretty penny at the local GoodWill store for the collectible value!
27 degrees outside right now. We pulled a lot of the citrus fruits yesterday, but didn't get it all. And Connie has (had!) lots of new blooms coming out on her Meyer lemon trees, which will probably be history. Several other plants were thinking it was Spring time, too. Surprise, surprise!