So, how 'bout that weather?

**McMurdo** · 5th February 07, 11:27 AM

Well Saturday I was wearing my 16oz Graham of Mantieth, with my Prince Charlie and a 3/4 long very heavy leather coat from Andrew Mark, I think that might have something to do with why I was warm.

**Livingston** · 5th February 07, 11:33 AM

Sorry about that, we just got tired of that cold weather here and pushed it on East.

**beloitpiper** · 5th February 07, 01:29 PM

Well, you've all convinced me. I'm heading out with my Heritage Hose (God bless 'em!) and my pipe band's 18 oz. MacAlpine tank. Maybe I'll don the Arran sweater to keep the upper body warm too!

**McMurdo** · 5th February 07, 01:33 PM

Sounds like you will be warm enough, I want an update when you get back.

**thescot** · 5th February 07, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by bubba

The temps getting in double digit below zero has kept me inside much more, but I've been warm enough when I go out in my WPG Cameron, wool hose, sweater and leather jacket. Enough wool to knit a sheep.

Yeah, I was out Saturday night in the 30s wearing the WPG Gordon, and I was planty warm. I wore a sweater and leather bomber jacket on the torso--along with a wool bonnet on the noggin--so I was fine.

And, Beloit, the arran sweater and wool bonnet will make all the difference. I can't wear my own heavy wool sweater unless is really cold and I'm outside. cover the torso and head, and you'll probably be fine.

**IEScotsman** · 5th February 07, 01:43 PM

Currently a beautiful 85* Fahrenheit here. Gotta love Southern California!

**Dirka Skene** · 5th February 07, 01:46 PM

Too darn cold here.

**beloitpiper** · 5th February 07, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

they say that once it gets below 20 degrees F you can't tell the difference anyway...

NOT true. They obviously have never had to walk 3 blocks to class in -30 degree weather. Imagine this: you get all bundled up, and open the door to begin your walk to class. When you open the door, the air is so dry and so cold that you have to take 3 "practice breaths" to actually inhale anything. You can bet your butt that if you don't have a scarf covering your mouth and nose that you won't be able to breathe for very long.

...plus, you start to ge snotsicles, which are never fun.

**AL-58** · 5th February 07, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

NOT true. They obviously have never had to walk 3 blocks to class in -30 degree weather. Imagine this: you get all bundled up, and open the door to begin your walk to class. When you open the door, the air is so dry and so cold that you have to take 3 "practice breaths" to actually inhale anything. You can bet your butt that if you don't have a scarf covering your mouth and nose that you won't be able to breathe for very long.

...plus, you start to ge snotsicles, which are never fun.

Thats hard for me to even imagine, the coldest I've ever experienced was -8c (camping). But then we go the other way, often a fair bit over 40c during the summer, which I don't enjoy one little bit.

Al