Ah, someone missed me. What with company, the blahs, and general ennui, I didn't get my post posted like usual. I don't have anything medical to say but with the weather so terrible and me thinking about Dear Son and his family in Wisconsin which is having a veritable blizzard, today's late post is about dealing with the cold.
The magazine The Week offers this Tip of the Week to prepare your house for winter:
Clear the gutters. Be sure water drains at least six feet away from the foundation.
Remove outdoor hoses. If a hose freezes it can break the pipe it is attached to.
Inspect the chimney. If you use your fireplace a lot the chimney may need to be cleaned twice a year.
Check insulation. Look for gaps or weather stripping that needs to be replaced.
Change the furnace filter. You should replace it every two to three months.
Of course, living in the south we seldom have hard freezes. But all those tips still apply to us. And we do like to put on a sweater or a coat once in a while. So I was interested in TheWeek's "The Best of ... Winter Coats." That is until I read the prices! So here's their suggestions...
Carven Old Pink Oversize Coat: wool, full length, pink, classic. $940.00
Voormi AN/FO Jacket: triple layer merino wool, traditional ski shell performance. $549.00
Steven Alan Evening Coat: a down vest inside, detachable hood. Knee length. $625.00
Fjallraven Greenland No. 1 Down: lined with goose down, exterior water resistant fabric suffused with beeswax and paraffin. $500.00
Bottega Venetta Reversible Shetland Wool Coat: an investment, a classic, knee length. $3100.00
Wow, that will buy a lot of t-shirts and shorts! Dear Daughter-in-law, the one trying to adjust to Wisconsin weather, told me she went to a local big box store the other day. Yes, you know the one. She said at the entrance the big main clothing display was bathing suits! I guess those were for the locals who are headed to florida for the winter. :)
Back to normal blogging tomorrow. Sorry for the gap.
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