Comments on: What Does the Cold Weather Really Cost Us? http://antigobuzz.com/blogs/2008/12/23/what-does-the-cold-weather-really-cost-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-the-cold-weather-really-cost-us AntigoBuzz Blogs on Antigo's Community Website Tue, 22 May 2012 08:02:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Albus http://antigobuzz.com/blogs/2008/12/23/what-does-the-cold-weather-really-cost-us/comment-page-1/#comment-6940 Albus Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:18:33 +0000 http://antigobuzz.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-6940 This current cold snap could cause some discomfort. My hot tub spa is outside, about 30 yards from the house, for privacy and the scenic venue. Getting out there is not too much of a problem, though scampering back, with all that wet skin, can be pretty invigorating. But now, with the wind-chill at minus 45 or so, the steam rising from the hot water precipitates into ice crystals, and falls back into the tub as a layer of icy slush on the 104-degree water. The slush freezes into my hair and beard, and I have to keep pushing it to the sides of the tub to keep the middle clear, somewhat diminishing the enjoyment of my morning soak. This current cold snap could cause some discomfort. My hot tub spa is outside, about 30 yards from the house, for privacy and the scenic venue. Getting out there is not too much of a problem, though scampering back, with all that wet skin, can be pretty invigorating. But now, with the wind-chill at minus 45 or so, the steam rising from the hot water precipitates into ice crystals, and falls back into the tub as a layer of icy slush on the 104-degree water. The slush freezes into my hair and beard, and I have to keep pushing it to the sides of the tub to keep the middle clear, somewhat diminishing the enjoyment of my morning soak.

]]> By: Simplemind http://antigobuzz.com/blogs/2008/12/23/what-does-the-cold-weather-really-cost-us/comment-page-1/#comment-5535 Simplemind Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:21:06 +0000 http://antigobuzz.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-5535 I think no matter where you choose to live there are advantages and disadvantages. If you lived in Dallas, Las Vegas or Phoenix most never get caught up on the electric bill for running Air Conditioning 10 out 12 months. If you move someplace else you might be required to have earthquake or flood insurance. Would you rather live in a warmer climate where you have to deal with poisonous snakes, black widows, or gators sleeping in your basement? As much as I hate the cold, snow, and the expense of getting plowed out.. The grass may not always be greener on the other side. Someday I might move someday.. But I am stuck here for the time being. :) I think no matter where you choose to live there are advantages and disadvantages. If you lived in Dallas, Las Vegas or Phoenix most never get caught up on the electric bill for running Air Conditioning 10 out 12 months. If you move someplace else you might be required to have earthquake or flood insurance. Would you rather live in a warmer climate where you have to deal with poisonous snakes, black widows, or gators sleeping in your basement? As much as I hate the cold, snow, and the expense of getting plowed out.. The grass may not always be greener on the other side. Someday I might move someday.. But I am stuck here for the time being. :)

]]> By: Albus http://antigobuzz.com/blogs/2008/12/23/what-does-the-cold-weather-really-cost-us/comment-page-1/#comment-5471 Albus Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:33:09 +0000 http://antigobuzz.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-5471 It's 14 below zero, I have 8 inches of snow on a quarter-mile long driveway winding through the picturesque woods, my walk-behind snowblower has only a 24-inch wide augur hood, I am going to be breathing heavily in air thickened with the particle output of my neighbor's outside wood-burning furnaces.... My snowblower calls.... Farewell, cruel world! It’s 14 below zero, I have 8 inches of snow on a quarter-mile long driveway winding through the picturesque woods, my walk-behind snowblower has only a 24-inch wide augur hood, I am going to be breathing heavily in air thickened with the particle output of my neighbor’s outside wood-burning furnaces….

My snowblower calls…. Farewell, cruel world!

]]> By: Sherry http://antigobuzz.com/blogs/2008/12/23/what-does-the-cold-weather-really-cost-us/comment-page-1/#comment-5450 Sherry Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:37:43 +0000 http://antigobuzz.com/blogs/?p=155#comment-5450 As I get older, I really dislike the Wisconsin winters, rather despise them after Christmas is over. I live here because the majority of my family is here, that's the only reason I put up with the shoveling, messy roads, and frigid temperatures. Once my husband and I are retired, we will be relocating south. As I get older, I really dislike the Wisconsin winters, rather despise them after Christmas is over. I live here because the majority of my family is here, that’s the only reason I put up with the shoveling, messy roads, and frigid temperatures. Once my husband and I are retired, we will be relocating south.

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