How to tell if you live too far north

[Phrebert]

If the Seasons are Almost Winter, Winter, Still Winter and Construction you live too far north.

 

[monarchsfan16]

If you plug your diesel vehicle in at night so that it will start in the morning (it heats the engine enough so that it will start) you live wayyy too far north. The electrical bill is the only thing my dad regrets about buying a diesel this year

If you're cheering because the windchill is within 2 degrees of the temp, and the temp has reached the 20's you're also too far north.

But you know what? I'd never want to live in the South. I'd miss the snowball fights, the cross country skiing, and the peacefullness of watching the snow fall outside the window too much.

 

[HauntedMansionGeek]

If you get cheap thrills by posting your photo next to your outdoor thermometer......and the reading is a daytime 3:00pm temperature after a bright sunny day......

 

[tkyes]

LOL HMG!!!

Now if only that measured windchill, then could everyone see how cold it really is!! The wind is painful today!

 

[*Fantasia*]

No matter what color your car is...during winter it's always white...then you live too far north! (Especially if you have a black car or dark blue car...the white shows more when the snow splashes from the road and the snow itself).

You Northerners know what I am talking about it. You see Southerners don't know nothing about this one..

 

[janette]

If you have electric outlets at any place of business & schools so you can plug your car in so it will start ...... you may live too far north.

If you know that pouring hot water on the windshield to melt the ice isn't a good idea ...... you may live too far north.

If children dare each other to lick the metal posts and if one happens to take the dare they learn quickly why it's not a good idea ...... you may live too far north.

If you run out of space in the freezer so you just leave it on the porch ...... you may live too far north.

If you measure the cold by how many shirts you need to stay warm ...... you may live too far north.


Of course I learned these lessons long ago .... and I live in the south and don't even visit in the winter

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Originally posted by caseylouandtyler2
What on earth are GRITS?
Anything with a name like that should not be a breakfast item.

Anyone that asks "What on earth are GRITS? Lives too far North.

I'll take grits with my Sunshine

 

[hipporina]

I know what grits are, but what the heck is a sorel?!? I wouldn't mind visiting the cold and snow for a week or so, but I love only having to wear a coat occasionally. A nice temp of 60 in January is really nice! I can't help but be thankful for Texas when I watch weather reports right now!

 

[Bichon Barb]

You know you live too far north when you fight with your hubby at bedtime over who gets to spoon with the Bichons! (Yes, that is where the term "Three Dog Night" came from.)

You know you live too far north when you go outside, take a big sniff through your nose, and your nostrils stick together.

You know you live too far north when you have to shovel the backyard so that the snow won't be over the dogs' heads.

You know you live too far north when you answer the door in your long johns and turtleneck and it's no big deal.

 

[dianeschlicht]

And if your actual air temperature is -20 BEFORE they even start mentioning windchils, YOU LIVE TOO FAR NORTH! BBBRRRR! That's what we have today too.

And how about:
If your dog goes outside and has to try to walk on less than 4 legs because he can't keep his feet from getting too cold!

 

[Bichon Barb]

Diane, I sooo know what you mean. LOL.

I had a dog that used to YELP when he got salt between his pads. It was so embarassing. The neighbors probably thought I was torturing him.