Our thermometer showing 62°F outside AND inside.
There are five reasons I can call this cold:
1. There is no heat in the house. While you can turn on your furnace when it gets cold outside, we don't have that option. Pretty much what the temperature is outside is what the temperature is inside. Although we do have a fireplace, we haven't located and bought wood yet. Even then, the fireplace will only warm the living/dining room area. The bedrooms and bathrooms [showers!] are still chilly.
2. We didn't bring a lot of warm clothing. I have three hoodie sweatshirts. Raquel has one or two, but they're the lighter type. Josh and Lydia have some sweatshirts as well. But none of us have any sort of coat or jacket [other than dress jackets]. We just weren't prepared for temperatures this cool. Raquel did buy a knit hat for Lydia, and is on the lookout for one for herself.
3. Our only transport is by motos. We dont have the protection of a windshield and can't turn on the heater. At least it's not also raining!
4. This is the coldest others have experienced here. Although it's not a big sample pool, some in the congregation have been here over five years.
5. Our "hot" showers and "hot" baths are more warm than hot. At times the water can seem hot but it's just more than a trickle and after awhile it's not enough heat or volume to constitute a "hot" shower. We won't complain too much in this regard, since most of the natives swear by cold showers.
This morning I ran errands. I dressed in jeans, a sweatshirt, shoes, and socks. The FIRST time I've worn pants and shoes other than service or meetings. [No, haven't gone au naturale, just usually wear shorts and sandals.]
Couldn't sleep, too much activity yesterday, so reading your old posts. This will make you appreciate your "cold" weather.
ReplyDeleteI woke up to frozen pipes Monday with a temperature of -6°. This has happened so many times in the past that I had finally bought a Torpedo heater and propane tank. Ok, right to it. Take the skirting off, if you can, there's a trick to it. Bring out the tobagan to slide the heater under the house. Bring out the cardboard for me to kneel on. Get pliers to tighten the hose connection to propane. Bring propane and tank into house to re-educate myself on 'how to' so I don't burn my house down. Get extension cord . . rats! the 3rd prong busted off. Have to have a well-grounded 3-pronged plug so doesn't overheat. Bummer. To the hardware store . . . unbathed and hairy teeth . . . no water, right?
Get home, all set to go . . am I doing this right? Here goes. Yay!
Two hours later still no water. Running in and out. Wish I had a fitbit on. What the heck! It's hardly warm!
Dig up the receipt and call Menards. Tell story. Within warranty. Good, I can bring it in for an exchange. Home. It's getting dark out . . Hahaha . . Keep your cool, Joy. Hurray! 45 minutes later I have water, and the forecast for the next week is subzero. Good exercize though. Took a shower and did my laundry before bed. Can the friends fit me in their suitcase!