We have been having a cold spell lately. It's not breaking any records but it's cold. We've had lows of minus 30 C or minus 20 F. They're not records but it's a very uncomfortable time. We've had some snow and I don't like getting out to shovel.
Now those who have followed my blog will say, "What are you talking about? You have been bragging about how tough you are when it gets cold. When you were a little kid you played outside all winter. "
Well that was then . This is now. I'm about 80 years older. I am also not dressing as well as I used to. I am not wearing my heavy winter under wear and that makes a lot of difference.
My Dad passed away 16 years ago yesterday. We had the funeral and burial about 5 days later. It was and extremely cold day when he was interred. It was so cold the preacher kept his tuque on. We did not stay long in the cemetery. Some people did not get out of their cars.
My Mother died in late November of 1973. She was buried the day after the funeral about 100 miles away. Only the immediate family was there for interment. Her four sons carried the casket through deep snow and you guessed it. It was cold.
My sister died in Feb of 1953. So we went to the same cemetery and you guessed it in very cold weather.
So at this time of year we get the coldest weather of the year. We are used to it and if we're smart we'll dress appropriately.
