Brrrrrrrrrr. Canadian Style

[LitigatorChick]

Holy crap!!! It is -29C (-20F), and with the wind chill, it is -48C (-54F). Yes, you read that right. Holy crap!!!!

 

[Po10472]

OMG - is that the temp outside? I hope you are all cosy warm indoors! Blimey, I complain its cold when its -2 outside!

 

[LitigatorChick]

Yes, outside. And no, I do not live with Santa at the North Pole!!!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I''m scared.... Of course I must traverse the city in the coldest temps this week....no Prada''s/Gucci''s this week, but my Uggs! (ugh....) Remind me again, WHY we live herer?

cheers--Sharon

 

[LitigatorChick]

Tell me about. Being a super idiot, I left my boots at the office on Friday, and went home in my Manolos. So off I trot to work this a.m. in my Manolos in minus freaking 48C!!!!

Poor me. I have to go to the spa today

, and I think I might just have to drive the 2 blocks to get there!!!

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 1/28/2008 9:29:38 AM
Author: LitigatorChick
Tell me about. Being a super idiot, I left my boots at the office on Friday, and went home in my Manolos. So off I trot to work this a.m. in my Manolos in minus freaking 48C!!!!

Poor me. I have to go to the spa today

, and I think I might just have to drive the 2 blocks to get there!!!

HI:

Talk to the mitten!

I always have a spare pair of boots or Merrills or whatever; you are welcome to borrow a pair........ Hey, I'll be at the Spa today too, it's called the Foothills Medical Center.....

cheers--Sharon

 

[LitigatorChick]

I don''t like your spa, Sharon. Last time I was there, I was doing this little thing called LABOUR! Yikes.

My spa is much nicer. A little massage, mani and pedi at Stillwater (my fav in the City).

Keep warm!

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 1/28/2008 9:39:11 AM
Author: LitigatorChick
I don''t like your spa, Sharon. Last time I was there, I was doing this little thing called LABOUR! Yikes.

My spa is much nicer. A little massage, mani and pedi at Stillwater (my fav in the City).

Keep warm!

HI:

I''ll have to try that one next time.....sounds like a lot more fun than mine.

My SUV just made the weirdest noise when starting.....

Enjoy your day, too!

cheers--Sharon

 

[bem3231]

Sounds like you guys are in Calgary - me, too. I *so* don''t want to go out there!!

 

[LitigatorChick]

Yep, we are both Calgarians. This is not right - I was out on Saturday in a Lululemon bunnyhug (yes, bunnyhug, I will not say "hoodie") and the little man was in a light sweater. What is with this place!!!

 

[bem3231]

Date: 1/28/2008 9:46:43 AM
Author: LitigatorChick
Yep, we are both Calgarians. This is not right - I was out on Saturday in a Lululemon bunnyhug (yes, bunnyhug, I will not say ''hoodie'') and the little man was in a light sweater. What is with this place!!!

"Bunnyhug" - I haven''t heard that before! I am obsessed with Lulu and with their bunnyhugs.

Yep - crazy winter weather. I guess we''ve been reasonably lucky so far this winter, but still... beh! Keep warm!!

 

[LitigatorChick]

You have never heard the word "bunnyhug" before. OMG, hyperventilating!

It is "Saskatchewanese". Like Vico. And gitch.

 

[bem3231]

Date: 1/28/2008 9:57:33 AM
Author: LitigatorChick
You have never heard the word ''bunnyhug'' before. OMG, hyperventilating!

It is ''Saskatchewanese''. Like Vico. And gitch.

Oh, dear - I don''t think that I''d do well in Sask then (Vico? gitch?)! Born and bred Albertan here...

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I thought it was a dance from the 60''s (but now I am dating myself.....

) Well LC--coming from Saskatchewan you should be used to this deep freeze......one of my close friends just moved back to Swift Current after having lived in NY, Hawaii, LA....she could not be happier. Honestlyy. It is a mystery to me, however......

cheers--Sharon

 

[LitigatorChick]

I have gotten spoiled out here, and am NOT used to the cold. Keep warm, my fellow Calgarians!

Now, any Saskies out there that speak my language (go Riders go!!!)

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 1/28/2008 10:01:56 AM
Author: bem3231

Date: 1/28/2008 9:57:33 AM
Author: LitigatorChick
You have never heard the word ''bunnyhug'' before. OMG, hyperventilating!

It is ''Saskatchewanese''. Like Vico. And gitch.

Oh, dear - I don''t think that I''d do well in Sask then (Vico? gitch?)! Born and bred Albertan here...

HI:

Me too. The only Albertanese I know is Quaecumque Vera. No one I know says, "eh".

cheers--Sharon

 

[beau13]

Date: 1/28/2008 9:27:22 AM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

I''m scared.... Of course I must traverse the city in the coldest temps this week....no Prada''s/Gucci''s this week, but my Uggs! (ugh....) Remind me again, WHY we live herer?

cheers--Sharon

I live in Ontario, and the reason I LIVE here (even though it gets WAY too cold at times), is because of the 4 different seasons we get. I love summer, but by the end of it, I am so looking forward to seeing the leaves change, fall is so pretty. Then the snow, and sliding with the kids, snowmobiling, and ice skating..those are all of the fun things that others who don''t have true winters, MISS! My best friend moved to California, and she misses being able to do those things with the kids. I mean, being in the pool 365 days a year would get pretty boring...I NEED CHANGE!! LOL
Aslo, Canada has some VERY beautiful provinces, and I know when I talk to some Americans who come here to spend time on Manitoulin Island, or in the mountains out west, they are always in awe at what a beautiful, clean, picturesque country we have! We pay alot in taxes, but our health care doesn''t cost us! Those are some of the reasons I am proud and honored to be a Canadian!

 

[bem3231]

Date: 1/28/2008 10:13:17 AM
Author: canuk-gal

Date: 1/28/2008 10:01:56 AM

Author: bem3231

Date: 1/28/2008 9:57:33 AM

Author: LitigatorChick

You have never heard the word ''bunnyhug'' before. OMG, hyperventilating!

It is ''Saskatchewanese''. Like Vico. And gitch.

Oh, dear - I don''t think that I''d do well in Sask then (Vico? gitch?)! Born and bred Albertan here...

HI:


Me too. The only Albertanese I know is Quaecumque Vera. No one I know says, ''eh''.


cheers--Sharon

Another U of A alum??

 

[bem3231]

Date: 1/28/2008 10:40:29 AM
Author: beau13

Date: 1/28/2008 9:27:22 AM

I live in Ontario, and the reason I LIVE here (even though it gets WAY too cold at times), is because of the 4 different seasons we get. I love summer, but by the end of it, I am so looking forward to seeing the leaves change, fall is so pretty. Then the snow, and sliding with the kids, snowmobiling, and ice skating..those are all of the fun things that others who don''t have true winters, MISS! My best friend moved to California, and she misses being able to do those things with the kids. I mean, being in the pool 365 days a year would get pretty boring...I NEED CHANGE!! LOL

Aslo, Canada has some VERY beautiful provinces, and I know when I talk to some Americans who come here to spend time on Manitoulin Island, or in the mountains out west, they are always in awe at what a beautiful, clean, picturesque country we have! We pay alot in taxes, but our health care doesn''t cost us! Those are some of the reasons I am proud and honored to be a Canadian!

What a nice post!

Don''t get me wrong - I''m a *very* proud Canadian who is absolutely grateful for being able to call this amazing country home - I just happen to be a very *cold* Canadian right now!

 

[LitigatorChick]

Date: 1/28/2008 10:40:29 AM
Author: beau13

Date: 1/28/2008 9:27:22 AM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

I''m scared.... Of course I must traverse the city in the coldest temps this week....no Prada''s/Gucci''s this week, but my Uggs! (ugh....) Remind me again, WHY we live herer?

cheers--Sharon

I live in Ontario, and the reason I LIVE here (even though it gets WAY too cold at times), is because of the 4 different seasons we get. I love summer, but by the end of it, I am so looking forward to seeing the leaves change, fall is so pretty. Then the snow, and sliding with the kids, snowmobiling, and ice skating..those are all of the fun things that others who don''t have true winters, MISS! My best friend moved to California, and she misses being able to do those things with the kids. I mean, being in the pool 365 days a year would get pretty boring...I NEED CHANGE!! LOL
Aslo, Canada has some VERY beautiful provinces, and I know when I talk to some Americans who come here to spend time on Manitoulin Island, or in the mountains out west, they are always in awe at what a beautiful, clean, picturesque country we have! We pay alot in taxes, but our health care doesn''t cost us! Those are some of the reasons I am proud and honored to be a Canadian!

I agree, Beau. Canada rocks!!!!

 

[beau13]

I know Bem, it does get cold at times, trust me (who just spent an entire weekend in an arena, butt frozen to the bench, watching 10 games in 3 days!). BUT, watching my boys play hockey is what makes winter and the cold that much more bearable! I look forward to getting away somewhere hot, but again, by the end of the week, I am thanking my lucky stars I don''t live there (hot, tropical paradise), and want to kiss the ground when I land again, on Canadian soil! I can''t imagine living anywhere else. There are many beautiful countries to visit and enjoy, and it is great to visit them, but to LIVE?? In my mind, nothing compares to THIS amazing country! Just think Bem..it almost Feb 1st, I think winter flew by, and pretty soon, the sound of birds chirping, and the smell of dog doo-doo, which has been covered by snow, will fill the air! LOL

 

[LitigatorChick]

Beau - how cold is it in Ontario this week????

 

[beau13]

Not as cold last week, right now it's about - 8, but last week, it was anywhere from -28 to -38 with the windchill. VERY chilly, today seems much milder! Haven't ventured outside yet today..damn stomach flu! I am going by what the weather channel is reporting.

 

[lyra]

Date: 1/28/2008 9:27:22 AM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

I''m scared.... Of course I must traverse the city in the coldest temps this week....no Prada''s/Gucci''s this week, but my Uggs! (ugh....) Remind me again, WHY we live herer?

cheers--Sharon

I''m Ontario by way of BC. Talk about climate shock! LOL though. No Uggs for me. It''s Sorel weather man!

 

[anchor31]

It''s an itsy bit warmer in Qc, but we did have some -20s last week. This week is pretty warm though at around 0. Sending warm cocoa to my fellow Canadians!

 

[LitigatorChick]

But the Uggs are so cute!! They are one of the only good things about this weather!

 

[lyra]

Date: 1/28/2008 11:20:15 AM
Author: LitigatorChick
Beau - how cold is it in Ontario this week????

Here in the banana belt it''s a sweltering +4/-2.

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 1/28/2008 10:40:29 AM
Author: beau13

Date: 1/28/2008 9:27:22 AM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

I''m scared.... Of course I must traverse the city in the coldest temps this week....no Prada''s/Gucci''s this week, but my Uggs! (ugh....) Remind me again, WHY we live herer?

cheers--Sharon

I live in Ontario, and the reason I LIVE here (even though it gets WAY too cold at times), is because of the 4 different seasons we get. I love summer, but by the end of it, I am so looking forward to seeing the leaves change, fall is so pretty. Then the snow, and sliding with the kids, snowmobiling, and ice skating..those are all of the fun things that others who don''t have true winters, MISS! My best friend moved to California, and she misses being able to do those things with the kids. I mean, being in the pool 365 days a year would get pretty boring...I NEED CHANGE!! LOL
Aslo, Canada has some VERY beautiful provinces, and I know when I talk to some Americans who come here to spend time on Manitoulin Island, or in the mountains out west, they are always in awe at what a beautiful, clean, picturesque country we have! We pay alot in taxes, but our health care doesn''t cost us! Those are some of the reasons I am proud and honored to be a Canadian!

HI:

Oh hun, I love my country, I just hate the cold weather (especially today). Honestly , I really never get accustomed to it. I''m dreaming of Cali........Bermuda, Bahamas.....la la la

cheers--Sharon

 

[LitigatorChick]

Date: 1/28/2008 11:57:03 AM
Author: lyra

Date: 1/28/2008 11:20:15 AM
Author: LitigatorChick
Beau - how cold is it in Ontario this week????

Here in the banana belt it''s a sweltering +4/-2.

I''m so jealous.

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 1/28/2008 11:02:47 AM
Author: bem3231

Date: 1/28/2008 10:13:17 AM
Author: canuk-gal

Date: 1/28/2008 10:01:56 AM

Author: bem3231

Date: 1/28/2008 9:57:33 AM

Author: LitigatorChick

You have never heard the word ''bunnyhug'' before. OMG, hyperventilating!

It is ''Saskatchewanese''. Like Vico. And gitch.

Oh, dear - I don''t think that I''d do well in Sask then (Vico? gitch?)! Born and bred Albertan here...

HI:
Me too. The only Albertanese I know is Quaecumque Vera. No one I know says, ''eh''.
cheers--Sharon

Another U of A alum??

HI:

Yup!

Been to them all in this Province (OK well, not, U of L...but was accepted there.....)

cheers--Sharon