We've always lived in the Baltimore area, but my dad accepted a call to a parish in Roxboro, NC. A quarter inch of snow would bring that burg to its knees! Daddy would hop in the car and do his hospital rounds, visit shut-ins, etc. and everybody would be *SO* impressed that "dear Fr. P would risk going out it such awful weather". He didn't even bother with boots!
Traveled to the UK several years ago, got to talking about how they had to close down due to snow. They got 3" when they never get snow. When asked, they freaked when I said it took 12"+ to close CT. "Over the winter?" "No, 1 storm." "Never going there!"
But we are looking at 8" of more snow tomorrow, time to get out the warmer hat.
Well, to be fair, without snow plows, salter/sanders and proper clothing, winter is a nightmare. The other half just cleared a foot or so of snow off the patio around the birdbath (we keep a trough heater in it all winter) and got out the big boots to walk over to replenish the suet cakes and balls hung up for the birds and squirrels. Another 8" or so on it's way overnight. We may be tougher, but the UK has Christmas roses and blooming bulbs in February, sigh.
When we were stationed in NC there was a freak snowstorm that dropped 8-12 inches of snow along the coast. It shut down EVERYTHING for a week - no one had any snow removal equipment.
I wear a t shirt between my skin and my cashmere or wool sweaters, but that is as much to keep from having to wash them daily as anything else. I knit a baby alpaca shrug three years ago and it is very warm BUT...alpaca grows (and sheds).
We've always lived in the Baltimore area, but my dad accepted a call to a parish in Roxboro, NC. A quarter inch of snow would bring that burg to its knees! Daddy would hop in the car and do his hospital rounds, visit shut-ins, etc. and everybody would be *SO* impressed that "dear Fr. P would risk going out it such awful weather". He didn't even bother with boots!
ReplyDeleteTraveled to the UK several years ago, got to talking about how they had to close down due to snow. They got 3" when they never get snow. When asked, they freaked when I said it took 12"+ to close CT. "Over the winter?" "No, 1 storm." "Never going there!"
ReplyDeleteBut we are looking at 8" of more snow tomorrow, time to get out the warmer hat.
"Time to get out the warmer hat." Spoken like a true New Englander.
ReplyDeleteWell, to be fair, without snow plows, salter/sanders and proper clothing, winter is a nightmare. The other half just cleared a foot or so of snow off the patio around the birdbath (we keep a trough heater in it all winter) and got out the big boots to walk over to replenish the suet cakes and balls hung up for the birds and squirrels. Another 8" or so on it's way overnight. We may be tougher, but the UK has Christmas roses and blooming bulbs in February, sigh.
ReplyDeleteWhen we were stationed in NC there was a freak snowstorm that dropped 8-12 inches of snow along the coast. It shut down EVERYTHING for a week - no one had any snow removal equipment.
ReplyDeleteShay - I have different levels of warmth on hats, gloves and scarves. Warmest is baby alpaca hat and scarf Sister #2 made me (can't wear most wools).
ReplyDeleteSam - Try angora,too, second warmest to musk ox. Even my allergic-to-wool other half can wear it. White or natural is best. And it's so soft.
ReplyDeleteI wear a t shirt between my skin and my cashmere or wool sweaters, but that is as much to keep from having to wash them daily as anything else. I knit a baby alpaca shrug three years ago and it is very warm BUT...alpaca grows (and sheds).
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