July 7th, 2009
In Auckland we have what they call a sub-tropical climate. It doesn’t get very cold as a rule, never going below zero. We do get a lot of rain, but I don’t mind that. It keeps everything green and lush and well…sub-tropical in appearance.
This winter I’ve been feeling the cold. It’s not as if I don’t have padding. I do, hence the suffering through Wii and the perky personal trainer. But the padding isn’t enough to keep warm, and I don’t like the cold. It’s cold right now and I’m huddled in a blanket. I’d like another hot shower, but I’m in danger of turning into a prune…
What are your favorite ways to keep warm?
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July 7th, 2009 at 1:02 am · Link
Well, besides the obvious…
I love blankets, especially afghans my Mom makes. I also dress in layers, and borrow my hubs wool socks that are big and ugly. I’m not a coffee drinker *gasp*, but I do love hot cider and that warms the insides.
Stay warm!
July 7th, 2009 at 4:36 am · Link
Well, if you have padding, its well hidden in the pictures you’ve had on line:)
I like to sit in front of the fireplace and huddle under blankies:)
July 7th, 2009 at 4:40 am · Link
I love cozying up in bed with lots of blankets. In the winter I have the sheets, a comfortor and a duvet on the bed. With happy curled around me too, you couldn’t ask for more warmth.
July 7th, 2009 at 6:38 am · Link
Wool socks, my friend. I’m finding that with each winter, keeping my tootsies warm keeps the rest of me warm. And a good pair of SmartWool feel LUSCIOUS.
July 7th, 2009 at 7:35 am · Link
You need the SNUGGIE.
https://www.getsnuggie.com/flare/next
July 7th, 2009 at 9:11 am · Link
I am one of those people who have icy cold hands on a hot day. I can’t stay warm for anything! However, I have found that going for a brisk walk helps me a lot! My little dog loves it and I have the added bonus of burning those unwanted writers calories!
July 7th, 2009 at 11:39 am · Link
Lots of blankets and a warm cup of tea help…
July 7th, 2009 at 4:28 pm · Link
Fleece. I know it looks all ratty and like sweats (OK, maybe that’s just mine!) but I love the coziness. Baking, when I have the energy for it–warms up the kitchen AND there’s something good to eat! Hot drinks–I admit I love that horrible fake-o apple cider mix :) A good down comforter. And although we’re trying to conserve and all that, I love hot showers and cranking the heat. Love standing on the heat vent with the warm air circulating :)
July 7th, 2009 at 5:38 pm · Link
I have my favorite blanket that I snuggle under. Of course, right now we’re having summer and today it was almost 100.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:17 pm · Link
Hi Shelly,
Cuddling in bed works wonders. lol… but I do love my electric blanket at night. It’s so nice slipping into a warm as toast bed.
During the day, well, I hate those cold winds so I avoid them as much as possible.
Most of winter I pray for summer. lol…
July 7th, 2009 at 11:52 pm · Link
Debra – yes, layers are good. I’m currently very well layered and have my feet garbed in thick socks.
Sandra – I have to agree about fires being wonderful. I love watching the flames and the scent of wood burning. Unfortunately, we don’t have a fire place. The gas heater isn’t quite as mesmerizing.
July 7th, 2009 at 11:55 pm · Link
JK – Hubby and I like hot water bottles to take the initial chill off the bed. Cuddling is good because hubby seems to generate a lot of heat.
Susan – there is nothing worse than cold feet. I love wool socks, although keeping them safe from hubby is another story. I swear the man lives to steal my socks.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:02 am · Link
Colleen – I’ve done the exercise thing today. It’s not always easy at the moment because we’re getting a lot of rain. I like getting out in the fresh air when I can though.
Savannah – I love a cup of tea to warm up. Hubby usually brings me one first thing in the morning. It sort of makes up for the sock stealing.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:04 am · Link
Fedora – I have some fleece vests that I use in my layering process. I’ve worn them so much this winter.
Lucinda – I could do with some of your heat. I don’t mind the heat as much. Somehow, our house seems to cope with the heat.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:05 am · Link
Suzanne – my mil swears by her electric blanket, but I’ve never been a big fan of them. I always forget to turn them off and wake up in a hot sweat.
July 8th, 2009 at 1:21 pm · Link
I totally agree with Fedora. When I put my fleece robe over my nighty, it is like a heat wave for me. Like Colleen, I am cold all year long. No hot flashes for me, surprisingly enough, but when I put that robe on and tie it up with the collar up my neck, man oh man, it is similar to a hot flash, as I just roast! My doggie slippers don’t hurt the image, either! Before I got the robe, I’d often snuggle back into bed to warm up (but it would take awhile), plus I tend to get tired more easily when I’m cold. A hot bath or shower does wonders, but only in the short term for me. Good luck!