Sorry for all the folks suffering from the cold weather, power out etc...I'm in Illinois and pay plenty to have Chicago water but it's reliable - now that I said that hope I haven't jinxed anything.
Had septic tank, well water - awful with tons of iron in it. If it set in a glass for a few minutes all the water looked like rust. Taking a shower with rusty looking water - seemed ridiculous.
Had a kennel of dogs and they refused to drink the water after smelling it. Had to fill clean/empty milk jugs at a relative's house to bring in good water.
In early 1980's set state record for 32 BELOW ZERO. Thank the Lord, the furnace didn't give out.
We got spoiled by 3 very mild winters in a row and very little snow. But, winter is back with a vengeance, blustery winds and dangerous wind chills.
As bad as the cold etc. is when you live here you get used to it. I imagine Texans say the same about the heat. Face masks - real ones, fleece or neoprene make a huge difference in keeping you warm. Had to walk nearly everywhere for many years, no car, couldn't drive anyway. Walking with face mask on I'd overheat and pull it off - only to get freezing cold in an instant. Showed me just how protective masks can be.
I wish Texans would give me advice on surviving heat & humidity- we get both in late spring and summer. Makes me really ill and can't handle most foods till the weather cools. Been like this since I was a young child. Doesn't bother anyone else in my family. Just lucky I guess -
Asi es la vida.
Had septic tank, well water - awful with tons of iron in it. If it set in a glass for a few minutes all the water looked like rust. Taking a shower with rusty looking water - seemed ridiculous.
Had a kennel of dogs and they refused to drink the water after smelling it. Had to fill clean/empty milk jugs at a relative's house to bring in good water.
In early 1980's set state record for 32 BELOW ZERO. Thank the Lord, the furnace didn't give out.
We got spoiled by 3 very mild winters in a row and very little snow. But, winter is back with a vengeance, blustery winds and dangerous wind chills.
As bad as the cold etc. is when you live here you get used to it. I imagine Texans say the same about the heat. Face masks - real ones, fleece or neoprene make a huge difference in keeping you warm. Had to walk nearly everywhere for many years, no car, couldn't drive anyway. Walking with face mask on I'd overheat and pull it off - only to get freezing cold in an instant. Showed me just how protective masks can be.
I wish Texans would give me advice on surviving heat & humidity- we get both in late spring and summer. Makes me really ill and can't handle most foods till the weather cools. Been like this since I was a young child. Doesn't bother anyone else in my family. Just lucky I guess -
Asi es la vida.
