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7. Snicker. My wife and I left 32 below zero in Wisconsin and headed for San Diego ...

Reply to senseandsensibility (Reply #4)

Sun Feb 12, 2012, 04:31 PM

Feb 2012

... a couple years ago. Shorts and sandals were so welcome on our pale bodies. Then we saw the locals in Del Mar with down jackets, ski hats and gloves. Gloves, for crying out loud. I don't wear gloves until it drops below zero.

On the other hand, I remember returning from two years in southeast Asia and absolutely freezing in 35 degree weather. One must acclimate.

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Around here I don't worry about that hobbit709 Feb 2012 #16

oh good lord. You poor thing. Want some snow? Its falling right roguevalley Feb 2012 #18

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That woman looks like she's dressed the way we dress in California senseandsensibility Feb 2012 #4

Snicker. My wife and I left 32 below zero in Wisconsin and headed for San Diego ... Scuba Feb 2012 #7

LOL senseandsensibility Feb 2012 #8

They were kidding... SidDithers Feb 2012 #15

Around here if it gets below 60, you see people wearing their mukluks. hobbit709 Feb 2012 #17

No big deal, it'll all be thawed out by mid-August. Scuba Feb 2012 #5

An unintentional ice art exhibit. marmar Feb 2012 #6

Yes, it sure looks pretty. n/t RebelOne Feb 2012 #10

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I don't think the local method of using the hose would help. LeftyMom Feb 2012 #13