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"Floridian needs cold-weather help"
amea_gari 585 desperate attention whore postings
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12-19-04, 12:29 PM (EST)
 
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"Floridian needs cold-weather help" |
Woohoo! Having only seen snow twice in my life, one of which was in the mountains in Wyoming in the Summer, and amounted to a little flurry in the air, I am a little concerned and excited about my impending trip northwards this Holiday.
Being a Floridian, my Winter wardrobe amounts to my summer wardrobe, plus a jacket. I just got a nice coat from Burlington with a zip out liner that I think will help some, but I was hoping for some advice about other necessities from those of you who are used to the Freezer.
Any tricks you can share, anything you would advise I wear or purchase? Mind you, I can't afford much, especially when it will only really be useful on this trip, but I don't want to be miserable the entire time!
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Dakota 5819 desperate attention whore postings
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12-19-04, 12:49 PM (EST)
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1. "RE: Floridian needs cold-weather help" |
Fleece. T-shirts, gloves, scarves, headband (ears freeze quickly up North). It's cheap, lightweight, washes and dries in a snap. Old Navy, Gap. And please. If it snows while you're Up North, pulease! let someone from Up North drive. Then build you're first snowman and have a snowball fight. Enjoy.
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Smooth23 1244 desperate attention whore postings
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12-19-04, 12:49 PM (EST)
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2. "RE: Floridian needs cold-weather help" |
Get a stocking hat, a total ear saver in the cold. A pair of slippers if you don't have any is always nice.. floors without carpet get really cold.
If you are going to be driving, remember that just because some snow is flying doesn't mean the roads will be slick, especially main roads. Main roads are usually pretty good during the winter, the tires keeping anything on the road melted. Its really annoying following someone going 40 on a highway with nothing but a wet road.
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AugustGirl 11534 desperate attention whore postings
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12-19-04, 01:03 PM (EST)
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4. "RE: Floridian needs cold-weather help" |
Where are you going Amea? How far north?Make sure you have at the very least good socks, gloves and a scarf. If your feet, hands and your neck are cold, you'll never get warm. You don't have to spend a lot. I was in Target this morning and they a great variety of outerwear on sale. I got a nice pair of leather driving gloves for $12.00. They also had fleece gloves for less than $5. They are not waterproof, but will keep you warm. I'm sure your local Target (or Wal-Mart) will have winter wear. The 7 years I lived in Tampa my local Target always carried winter stuff. If you are going to be traipsing in snow, you'll also want to consider waterproof boots. Again, a cheap pair will do the trick as long as you don't plan on hiking for miles in a foot of snow. Remember, keep your feet, hands, and neck warm. 
I didn't recommend a hat because I don't wear hats. I don't put anything on my head that will mess up my hair. I do wear ear muffs when the weather is brutal, and my snow jacket has a hood if it is snowing. Other than that, no hat for me.
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Smooth23 1244 desperate attention whore postings
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12-19-04, 01:06 PM (EST)
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5. "RE: Floridian needs cold-weather help" |
Yep, gloves to drive in definatly a good idea.
And a window scraper for your car.
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Dakota 5819 desperate attention whore postings
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12-19-04, 01:32 PM (EST)
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6. "RE: Floridian needs cold-weather help" |
If you're going to drive with gloves, make sure they have leather palms. Find boots with treads from an 18-wheeler. Along with the scraper for your windshield that Smooth mentioned, get some road salt or cat litter (yes, cat litter) for under your tires if you get stuck in the snow and make sure your windshield washer fluid is full as cars will kick up lots of scum if the pavement is wet. If it gets really cold where you're going, keep the gas tank full. As for actually driving in the stuff, there are probably websites with some expert advice. Check it out and have Dad memorize. All I can think of is slow down and if you start to skid, do NOT slam on the brakes, take your foot off the gas. I'll leave the rest to the experts. And after all this, it may not even snow. But you'll be warm after your trip to Target, WalMart or Old Navy. Oh, and put an old blanket in the trunk and keep the cell phone charged. If you do get stuck somewhere, both can save a life.
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12-19-04, 04:30 PM (EST)
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11. "RE: Floridian needs cold-weather help" |
Being in Georgia for the past 6 years has really made me hate the cold weather up north. Unfortunately, I have to make the trek up there for the holidays this year. I have little kodiak boots which won't be any help at all if there's more than 6 inches of snow on the ground, which, with my luck, there will be. I also have the ugliest winter coat from when I was living in Montreal, but it's down filled and by gosh I will be warm in it, even if I'm ashamed to wear it LOL. I would recommend buying some leotards to wear under your pants. They'll help keep your legs warm. I also found some fleece gloves at Target (*waves* to Augie) for under $5. I have a huge scarf that will cover my head if necessary. Like Augie, *waves*, I don't wear hats. Good luck Amea. It's going to be brutal. Trust me. 
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12-19-04, 04:53 PM (EST)
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13. "RE: Floridian needs cold-weather help" |
Hi neighbor! As a native Floridian who has made quite a few trips to the chilly north, one of the main things I learned was to layer. My first trip to NYC was in the winter, and I packed lots of warm sweaters and bought a heavy coat. Which worked when outside, but once we were in a restaurant or store where the heat was on, I was sweating, even when I was just wearing a sweater and jeans. My second trip (and trips after that), I brought more thin shirts to wear underneath, so I could unlayer (safely  ) when I was inside. Not sure if that will apply to where you are going, but it's one of the things that helped me. For outside, I found I could not go without a warm hat, scarf, and my Docs. Learned from my first trip that although my knee-high stacked heel boots looked very fashionable, they weren't too practical for walking around the city.Hope you have a wonderful time! Mon  Peace on Earth.
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Smooth23 1244 desperate attention whore postings
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12-19-04, 07:32 PM (EST)
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18. "RE: Floridian needs cold-weather help" |
Far southern Michigan here, the weather channel said we topped out at about 6 today but on my thermometer outside my window it never topped 2. Freaking cold I tell ya.
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amea_gari 585 desperate attention whore postings
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12-20-04, 02:12 PM (EST)
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25. "RE: Floridian needs cold-weather help" |
Woot!
Thanks for the advice, everyone. I will be making my mom and dad read the advice on driving :}
I went out to do the shopping today, and couldn't find anything except socks! I found some hat/glove/scarf sets at JC Penny for 30 bucks. Blah. Me, wandering around the mall, looking for Old Navy, with the flu. :/
Oh well, I will have another chance in Georgia, I think.
Anyway, again, thanks for the advice! OT people are really helpful and I am sure it will all come in handy. 
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