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Cold weather tips? How do you cope?
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Invest in one of those horrendous looking "Uncle Buck" hats with ear flaps!
Wear it.. age has no shame..
Snug as a bug..
For extra excitement..
Leave it on indoors..
Also keeps you lovely and warm..
A furry deerstalker! Can't be beaten!!! Fake fur of course!
I have one with bobbles!!! 0 -
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I'm a ultra runner, which means in Ireland I spend winter, cold, wet, hungry and tired. I also do 160km round trip on a motor bike each day. I wear termals, even a thermal bally, all my bike kit cold gets in. More important for me it getting something on my head, head and feet are the two places you will lose body heat. That and layers of course. I often have now feeling in the tip of my fingers for a few hours after the commute home on the bike. But such is life. If it is that bad, fifty push up will warm you up 0
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I'm a ultra runner, which means in Ireland I spend winter, cold, wet, hungry and tired. I also do 160km round trip on a motor bike each day. I wear termals, even a thermal bally, all my bike kit cold gets in. More important for me it getting something on my head, head and feet are the two places you will lose body heat. That and layers of course. I often have now feeling in the tip of my fingers for a few hours after the commute home on the bike. But such is life. If it is that bad, fifty push up will warm you up
That sounds truly horrible. Do you lash yourself with a cat o'ninetails to relax afterwards? Maybe jam your nuts in a vice?0 -
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...But seriously, I asked the original question because due to the carbon tax alone doubling and as such, bills like as ESB/Gas/etc showing no signs of coming down but getting worse - some folk out there would appreciate further tips on how to keep warm this winter, outdoors and inside.
I'll be quite fine but I'm sure there are some helpful tips out there that some might like to share.
I grew up in Chicago where it is truly cold in the winter. Ireland is damp, and the houses are poorly insulated, but it's not bitterly cold like it is in the Upper Midwest. We didn't have a lot of money growing up, so here are some of the things we used to do to stay warm and keep the heating bills down.
At home, fleece jackets, lined sweatpants, and good slippers help. Get a real, heavy, goose down duvet (don't be cheap about this, a good one will last for years) and flannel sheets (these you can find cheap - NOTE: this stuff will all be on clearance in the spring, which is always a good time to stock up. Just something to keep in mind for next year).
Move your bed away from the window. +1 on the suggestion to put plastic over the windows, if you live in an older house. Also on a windy day, check for cracks and drafts around your baseboards and around the window, and if you need to, use a caulk gun to plug some of the cracks letting the cold air through. For newer houses, if you can, put the thermostat on a timer, so it only runs from 6pm - 6am (or whatever works for your family).
Hot liquid food helps warm you from the inside. Tea, soup, stew, etc. A great kitchen tool to have for winter is a crock pot (slow cooker? I don't know what you would call this in Ireland). Not only are the new ones very energy efficient, but because you cook the food slowly over several hours, you can use cheaper cuts of meat and it will still come out tender. There are lots of slow-cooker recipes and cookbooks online. And it is pretty dummy-proof: just throw some ingredients in the pot in the morning, plug it in, and several hours later you have a hot savory (cheap) meal. Plus there is nothing better than coming in from the cold to a (relatively) warm house filled with the smell of stew.
Also, all of these people saying "drive everywhere", I totally disagree. Get out and walk. The first 5-10 minutes is hard, but walking gets your blood moving and can help lift your spirits when it is gloomy. If it is pissing rain, maybe skip the walk, but if it is dry or only snowing, WALK. When you get home, or arrive at your destination, you'll feel better, and it won't seem as cold. Try to walk for at least half an hour a day, if not more. The key is to break the 10-15 minute point, so you actually get warmed up. You don't need to run, just keep up a brisk, steady pace.
Finally, too many people complain that they are cold because they are either fashion victims, or don't buy appropriate winter clothes. Invest in decent winter clothes. The most important thing is waterproof insulated boots with good thick soles. Save your Uggs for wearing around the house! Even if it is dry, wearing sneakers with extra socks won't help because the cold creeps in through the soles, and then makes your whole body cold. You also need good outerwear (preferably waterproof), a hat, and gloves (although mittens are warmer). A coat with a big hood is good, because you can pull it up over your hat if it starts raining or snowing.
I always wear a scarf, even when inside, because my neck gets cold; gentlemen get over yourselves ask ask someone to get you a nice cashmere scarf for Christmas
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Layers are good because after your brisk walk, you will be hot, so you can strip down, and slowly add the layers back on as your body temperature cools again.
That's all I can think of for now.0 -
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imagine all irelands government turn first how would we best kill them thats a list i wanna see
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