Saturday, November 21, 2015

Clear, cold BRRR! factor

Frosty fallen leaf
I woke this morning realizing that my feet were cold under the covers. We sleep year round with the window open in our bedroom, which is closed to the rest of the apartment. I saw that it was 47 degrees F (8 C) inside, that getting up and starting my day meant I'd be a little on the cold side, so I turned on the space heater once I got out of bed. Time for the down comforter, I suspect.

Outside it was only 27 F (-2 C), and I saw that my pretty front porch flowers succumbed during the night. Our first hard frost. It was going to be a challenge to dress correctly for the walk with the ladies this morning, but I'm proud to say I chose layers and was successful in keeping warm during our 6.5-mile walk. In fact, by the time I reached our high point, I was able to take off one layer. I consider it a challenge not to dress too warmly when exercising, but warm enough to keep myself from being cold. My hands took the longest to warm up in my gloves. Mittens would have been a better idea.

We've got even colder weather on the way, with a chance for us to experience a little of the "S" word next week. Until then, though, we'll just have clear, cold,  brisk days, which nobody minds. Any time the sun shines, there are plenty of smiles to go around.

And to add to the smiles (at least I hope), I found this on Facebook this morning. I knew immediately what Pooh and Piglet were speaking to each other:
Pooh and Piglet speaking Tamarian
How much of a Trekkie are you? I remembered the episode where the Tamarians speak in metaphor and allegory, but I hadn't remembered exactly what they were saying here, so I looked it up. Of course! I then recalled vividly the Star Trek episode. Just in case you wonder and don't care to learn any Tamarian, here's the translation: "Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra" (Friendship as a result of a fight against a common enemy). "Shaka, when the walls fell" (Failure).

I know, it's obscure. But it was so original I felt I had to share it. BTW, the potluck gathering last Thursday was a success, although I was so tired that I snuck out early. Who's surprised?
:-)

16 comments:

  1. Well, I don't understand that type of language, but I am glad you enjoyed the party. I am relieved I don't have to deal with such cold weather.

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  2. Not much of a trekkie. Your frosty leaves are quite beautiful! I hear you on dressing right for the weather:)

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  3. My favorite language is Dothraki. Gobbly gook from Game of Thrones. You are one tough lady DJan. 47. Good grief! Happy Thanksgiving to you. And thanks so much for dropping by my writing blog again.

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  4. Hah! It's so much fun for those who DO recognize the reference. I wouldn't have known, but I didn't get to watch Star Trek all the time. I love your frosty leaf photo. We've had one or two nights of hard frost as well. Going out soon to clean the last stragglers from the perennial garden.

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  5. Happy Thanksgiving. Love that frosted magnificence.

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  6. I loved Star Trek but didn't remember that exchange.
    Gloves inside of mittens work really well for layering, too--says the girl from the cold country--LOL! ;)

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  7. B likes to sleep with the window open, too. I don't get it.

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  8. 47 in the house? That's cold! My thermostat is on minimum 15 c. Layers work very well.

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  9. Yep, I have the same dilemma when dressing for outdoor activities in cold weather. I went running yesterday and totally overdressed. But went hiking today and although cold at first, once I got going was comfortable the entire time.

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  10. too obscure for me. ;)

    we had our first hard frost in texas last night and freeze. more tonight, then warmer again.

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  11. It's getting colder there while we've been dealing with heat-waves here. Seems so strange. I love our winters and it can get as low as 3°C to 6°C inside the house. I'm not looking forward to our hotter months. The high humidity aggravates my asthma. Lovely picture of the leaf in all it's frostiness.

    Not a Trekkie so it was lost on me, sorry.

    Stay warm, Djan.

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  12. I should be used to the cold, since I was born in Northern Canada, but your post made me shiver. Yes, get that down comforter out!

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  13. Now that is a cold indoor temperature. Our world has chilled over as well. It was -9C early this morning. Which is 16 in Tamarian. Wait, no! ... in Fahrenheit. ;)

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  14. Dear DJan, as I've said so many times before, you are so highly motivated to exercise and stay healthy and you are so committed to doing so that you inspire me. I'm slowly beginning to walk again, but only around the block once or twice a day. Once is 1/3 of a mile. I used to get in 3-4 miles a day when I lived in Minnesota. But time passes and life happens.

    We've been having unseasonably warm weather here. I'd sure like to see some snow. Peace.

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  15. It's a skill no doubt about it. Choosing the right amount of layering when exercising outdoors in the cold.....

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  16. Ooooh! That is brisk weather. My daughter says they've had a ton of snow already in Illinois.
    How funny about "shaka". It's known more as a sign of aloha and friendship here in the islands.

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