We may be nuts
02-19-13, 10:33 AM
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I would have agreed with you up until this winter. It feels like it's been miserable since December. I'm probably forgetting about some warm patches but this winter has reminded me of the weather 10+ years ago. I'm also living 45 min north of the city which means 5 deg colder and more snow.
02-19-13, 10:57 AM
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Yesterday, I was almost home from my 40-mile loop waiting for the lights, a car pulled up next to me, the driver rolled down the window and said to me "are you nuts riding in this weather?" I looked down, my Garmin showing temp at 22 degrees, and the wind was blowing pretty constantly at about 25 mph, I thought to myself, may be we are.
But I really enjoyed the hot shower afterwards.
But I really enjoyed the hot shower afterwards.
02-19-13, 12:00 PM
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These indoor types who like it 72 degrees 24/7 don't know what they're missing. Cold is bracing and invigorating, and keeps you healthy. I can't stand the heat and love to be out in chilly weather. I also love skiing in Colorado when it's -10 at the lifts (very comfortable dry cold), and winter hiking in the Appalachians when it snows.
As everyone has said, it's all in how you dress. Layers are everything.
And of course, exercise keeps you fitter and mentally sharper than the couch potatoes. Wimps!
Just like a Floridian. 
As everyone has said, it's all in how you dress. Layers are everything.
And of course, exercise keeps you fitter and mentally sharper than the couch potatoes. Wimps!
