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by airyfairy 27 Aug 2018 ( edited Aug 28'18 16:27 )
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I just cannot ever remember being so cold. So cold I am absolutely miserable. I do not know if it is just South Africa where we build houses with no provision for heating. We do not even have severe winters. It is 10 degrees today, which is cold for S.A. - blowing a gale and no sun. Our house is basically open plan so any electrical or gas appliance is a waste of time. At this moment I am sitting in my little sitting room on ‘top’ of an ancient gas heater. Thank goodness our winters only last a couple of months.

Thank you. I feel much better now. Better but not warmer.

Comments (13)
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by dragonflyer 27 Aug 2018
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Brrrrrr....you need to cuddle up on all of those plush blankets you have been making for the Rescue....or come on over...it's August and Hot in sunny So. California...
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by airyfairy 27 Aug 2018
Ah Kim, but when we are sweltering in a couple of months time you will be having your winter
by dragonflyer 27 Aug 2018
True...but winter in California is not really "winter"....it can be 95 degrees F on Christmas Day...
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by rescuer 27 Aug 2018
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Keep your shoulders as warm as possible. Wear a warm hat and slippers for your feet.
(Advice from Utah, where we get very cold winters)
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by airyfairy 27 Aug 2018
I have several layers on andslippers that look like boots. I never wear hats.
by rescuer 27 Aug 2018
You lose 90% of your body heat from your head.... consider wearing one to keep that heat.
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by lilylady 27 Aug 2018
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We had a cold winter also, now the humidity is so bad can't be outside. The world weather is changing.
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by airyfairy 27 Aug 2018
The wind is blowing so hard from the Cape it sounds as if our roof is about to blow off
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by awesome1 27 Aug 2018
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Oh my dear airy fairy, dear heart. Ten degrees is cold ANYWHERE, I can hardly bear cold weather, and it gets even colder here in Tennessee some winters, and our winter lasts much longer than 2 mos. I've been told so many times, "You have thin blood"-- haha. Wish I could blow some of our hot air your way. Buy you anything electric blanket and wrap up in it.
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by airyfairy 27 Aug 2018
Thank goodness we do have our electric blankets for a cozy nights sleep
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by bielie 27 Aug 2018
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I agree, this has been a VERY cold winter in many years in East London,
Eastern Cape. Our winters are usually very mild here with very hot summers.. Hope you can keep warm, next week is Spring. Lynette
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by airyfairy 27 Aug 2018
Roll on Spring
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by AuntAnnie 27 Aug 2018
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I'm sorry you feel cold at 10C and ask for your forgiveness for snickering from north Idaho. Here, we consider closing our windows or wearing jackets at that temperature. (P.S. Our roof is rated for 100 mph wind.)
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by airyfairy 27 Aug 2018
I know that 10c is not that cold if your home has central heating and you can get warm. Hopefully Spring is around the corner
by AuntAnnie 28 Aug 2018
The overnight temperature dropped to 47F (8.3C) and, yes, my window was open.
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by shirley124 28 Aug 2018
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It has been very cold here in Tasmania one of the States of Australia this year. I don't think my sewing machines like the cold either. Hope your winter is soon finished. Hugs
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by fabricfairy 28 Aug 2018
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It has been a cold winter in Western Australia , I will be glad to see summer this year .
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by killiecrankie 28 Aug 2018
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Its winter here sometimes.We had lots of days a few weeks ago with temperatures were in the 20-25C range, then the cold southerly winds arrived.Friday it was t shirt & shorts weather with smoke from a fire somewhere nearby.Monday it was about 11C but according to the weather man it was warmer at 4am than it was at 2pm.It should be back up to the low 20s C by Friday if they are right.In a few months we will be complaining of the humid hot weather .
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by pennifold 28 Aug 2018
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I know how you are feeling Sarah, it's been cold down under for this winter too. I don't live that far away from Judy (killiecrankie) and some days it's been beautiful.
We've just got back today from being in Canberra (freezing down there) and Wollongong yesterday and today and the wind chill was very cool indeed! I love it, as at least you can rug up. We'll be complaining in a few months about the heat and humidity which is revolting!!!!!!!! Love Chris
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by toogie 28 Aug 2018
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Dear Sarah, I do feel for you. I too freeze in the cold temps, but not right now, except at church. Half my fingers were white/froze Sunday. I kept slipping one under my DH's arm and the other under my leg, to try to get the circulation back. I think they have the a/c on 60-65 so my husband and I both have to bring jackets in the summer! I think when you are too cold, you can't concentrate on anything you are trying to do, for being so unbearably cold!
We are having 95-101 degree Fahrenheit temps, total opposite of you at the moment. It doesn't take long for you to 'break a sweat' in this heat so we don't stay out too long. At least I don't go out too long, nor do I let the kids, when they are here.
Always thinking fondly of you and wish I could 'warm' you up-Toogie
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by momac 28 Aug 2018
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Hi Sarah, must I send some of Durban's weather down to you. The sun is shining and it is quite warm here today. Cold in the early mornings and evenings. Expect to get your cold weather in a couple of days. Thanks for the advanced weather report. Hugs Maureen
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by meganne 28 Aug 2018
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It has been icy cold here too. It's so cold I feel like I am damp, even sitting inside with winter track pants, singlet, shirt, cardigan and fleece jacket, and the gas heater blasting away and I'm still cold. Bring on Spring PLEASE!!!