11 Feb 2010

More snow!

Well, they said snow. What they didn't say was 70kmph winds, blizzards and six inches of the white stuff

Trust me to open my big mouth yesterday. What did I say about the snow?

16cm of the stuff fell in the night - that's six inches in old money. 6.3 to be precise. Not Washington or Baltimore, admittedly, but enough to bring the place to a standstill. We are once again in a white, white world.

I went out for a walk in it just now, which was very hard going. There is, strangely, not a single animal track in the snow today - perhaps it's so deep they daren't venture out. Consequently I've given the birds a double helping of grub, plus lots of warm water, and put out vegetable peelings for the deer, if they should stray by.

When the snow fell back in December, I didn't really get out in it much because I couldn't get my wellies on after my foot ops. So it was nice to benefit from it today - bitter NE wind and all. It is incredibly bright and sunny, with an alpine blue sky, so once into my kit I was as warm as toast. In case you're wondering, this is:

Cycling thermals, ski gloves, angora back-warmer and thermal socks from Lidl

Cashmere poloneck

Down jacket

Skiing trousers and microfibre balaclava from a local sports shop

Neoprene-lined wellies by Aigle

Guy Cotton yachtsman's jacket

Pull-on hat with brim.

OK, I look two feet tall, but who cares? I could throw myself down and make snow angels without even feeling it.

The poor dog had to stop every five minutes to pull snowballs off his ankles, and every so often would disappear into a ditch, only his nose visible, but he's had a great time charging around.

Once back in, I have again togged up: angora long-johns, silk vest, CC41 thermal t-shirt, cashmere polo, Shetland gilet, cashmere cardigan, merino trousers, thermal socks, Ugg boots, woolly hat and fingerless gloves. I seem to be wearing a small flock of sheep all to myself.

Oh la, enjoy it while it lasts, I suppose - thank heavens I got in two weeks' shopping on Monday....

By Trish

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christine
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Re: More snow!
Reply #4 on : Thu February 11, 2010, 08:13:59

I live in Canada, so this is pretty par for the coure here, but I must say, I enjoy the cold and snow. I love to be warm inside, cup of tea and a book. I enjoy the anticipation, when you're out there, of coming in and warming up, and vowing that you're in for the day/night.

trish
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Loving the snow
Reply #3 on : Thu February 11, 2010, 09:54:37

I love it too, but I can only afford to heat my house for a few hours a day, unfortunately - hence the Eskimo Nell outfit. But roll on this evening, when I can snuggle down in front of the woodburner!

heating
Reply #2 on : Sun February 14, 2010, 08:31:36

I can't imagine getting through winter without heat. Although we do run a program whereby the thermostat is setting much lower at off hours. What is your heating method? We have forced air natural gas. Of course, all houses must be fitted with ductwork here, as heat is not an optional feature.

I'd like to find some nice cashmere polo necks that aren't too expensive. Any ideas?

heating
Reply #1 on : Sun February 14, 2010, 10:36:40

Well, when I say no heat, I exaggerate, of course. We have gas-fired central heating for four hours a day, then in the evening we have a woodburner. During the day, we have to wear a lot of layers, as the temperature only gets up to about - I'm guessing here - 14 degrees? Colder in the kitchen - I have to keep olive oil by the woodburner, for instance, because it goes solid. In the evenings, we light the woodburner, and then we're nice and warm right beside, and we have an electric blanket for bedtime. But I sleep in a balaclava in winter because otherwise I wake up because my head's cold. :)