Talk to the Goat
I'm a fan of the great indoors. I like to run and bike even in inclement weather, but I'm just as content to lay on the couch when I have an excuse to do so.
This coming from the winter running ninja.
Smirk.
God, I hate that shit. I really really hate that shit. But I say that all winter long to my friends and family who stayed up north. I don't mean to rub it in when I tell you I'm in shorts and the doors are all open. It just seems like this is a more sane way to live. Even if it does happen to be Florida. Fuck the patten leather heels, girl, take good care of your cute self.
Sounds alot like the weather here. Went from 45 degrees Monday to -25 this morning and plenty of snow melted but it all refroze on my driveway which could be home to an NHL team.
What time will the chili be ready? I'll bring the brandy and extra mittens.
The only blessing that Feb. brings...is that it's short...even on a leap year.
I'm with you - definitely NOT a fan of winter. My hair frizzes, skin itches, and the copious amounts of rain (not so much snow in these parts) make wearing my cute shoes impossible.
Lol try living in Northern Ontario. It's been -40 with the windchill. We have snow (the kind that actually requires hours of shoveling).
You southerners don't know how good you have it 
*sigh* I can't even begin to tell you how jealous I am. I haven't seen proper wintery weather since 2004 (got married and moved to Fl in October of '05). Ahh seasons, how I miss thee.
I used to live on the prairies and acually miss it. The west coast is so wet and dreary. I never cared how cold it got, the sun would still shine.
Awww the Canadian Winter. Were in a deep freeze out west, and I lost heat (and hot water) for a day, but luckily everything is back to normal.
I too understand the bundling up as the wind chill results in turning the boys into crystal balls and no longer being able to have children.
Though I'm glad to hear that you're wearing underwear in the winter again....i think.
I love the outdoors - from the indoors.
it was so cold and windy today, i couldn't even get the dog to go outside and she's part husky!
looking forward to that winter storm watch on friday, could be a snow day!
Almost rhapsodical. Winter is bearable with a once a week tan.
That ice you can't see is the worst...I stepped on some of that with my coffee in hand a couple weeks ago and me and the coffee went flying..everything was ok till I landed...since we aren't meant to fly, I never really learned how to land!!
See.....that's why I live in the south!
Fiji had two cyclones in the space of two months! :D
And i'm still alive :P
I'm part of the shea butter religion...winter or summer...gotta have it.
bring on spring...
Man I wish your feed would work, girl!
That being said - hardly felt a thing out of place here!
Ah, the beauty of the Southern Hemisphere - we just monsooned a little.
I hate winter too. But I tend to fall more during the summer though for some reason.. I dont know why but I do..
Perhaps I'll revisit my plan to move to Canada if this year's election goes badly...Australia doesn't get that cold, does it?
this post is why i'm in nc and not michigan.
One of my direct reports wears 5 inch stiletto heels all year long and swears she gets better traction in the ice in them than flat shoes. Something about being on the balls of her feet.
I feel your winter pain, being just across the lake. February and March are usually the worst part of the winter. Especially when you get those teasing 50 degree March days followed by a blizzard. We seem to get a major snowstorm every March.
Still, I've got a fireplace and alcoholic beverages to share with the Wife to get though really cold days. You should get one (fireplace and/or wife) to warm you.
Oooooo - nothing like a winter spill to start off the new year. But hey, this means more beautiful posts, right?
I remember those days well, yet you manage to make them sound like fun.
Happy scarfage, cribbage and no-fallage to you!
I am a clutz as well, Jay. I slip and fall when no ice is in sight. We used to play on the ice in the creek that ran through my back yard growing up - I was the guy who always "found" the "soft spot" in the ice.
We are supposed to get freezing rain again tonight. It needs to stay away! Be careful on that ice and try not to break anything!
I dread taking a winter fall.
And we're supposed to get another storm tomorrow. Oh no!
What the heck were you doing outside without hockey skates on? Or snowshoes at the very least? It's Canada! Wait, you're not a sneaky Mexican babe, are you?
The car door? I like your writing.
That's why I live in California...mother nature has mild periods here.
It sounds like a proper winter. Scotland's has only just arrived, along with high winds, while England and Wales are under so much water Kevin Costner is considering a remake of that bloody awful movie.
I like ankles.
We got almost 9" of snow last night..that is the most in..oh 20 years? I'm SO excited!!
My last fall was in the ice around 5 years ago..down my front steps, I broke my wrist, it sucked donkey ass. You kill me with your stylish shoes..I can't even walk in those things when there is no snow on the ground!
comfortable and warm footwear is never fashionable. doesn't that suck?
be safe. or start packing for a warmer climate.
Wow, we're having a rough winter here, but nothing like what you get. In fact it hasn't snowed this much in so long. I'm so ready for it to be over.
And yes, we have to have wine. How else will the ladies get drunk and be able to endure the game? 
Maybe some ankle warmers are what we all need:>) thanks for dropping by my blog again :>) x
You are not striking me as a winter fan
I hear ya about the falling though. I worry this time of year when I'm not paying attention.
I too share your klutziness...and I too hate this winter. I'm done with it./ The snow needs to fucking stop
It's been a decent winter here so far. Three inches of snow once but it's gone now.
The weather is nice enough that I'm putting new spark plugs in the truck, I'm half done, better get back to it.
Nice to see you visit my blog.
I just took a quick look at some of your older posts. and swiped a copy of the fuck politics graphic. You go girl.
it's been really cold here but no snow! I would much rather have snow than the not-quite-cold-enough-to-snow rain we're getting today. boo.
Could be worse...http://althouse.blogspot.com/2008/02/ice-
quake.html
Oh, Canada
Oh you've made me heartsick for snow! NYC has had nothing in so long I almost forget what snow feels like.
We are in the middle of summer here, and we are sweltering in the heat. However, our winters (at least this far North) are never that cold/icy or snowy. It sounds like alot of hard work but at least you are keeping underwear merchants in biz.
tread carefully young Lady.
I know EXCACTLY how you feel. I'm on Mother Nature's hitlist, too...
such an attractive picture you paint.
:o)
i slipped and fell on my bum yesterday on the way to work - why take the path through the park when the grass is wet and muddy? - and had to work the day with mud all down my jeans.
wonderful musings on my favorite season--but here in the Upper Midwest, it seems that winter has gotten into this most ugly of patterns--a four or five days of cold with snow, followed by temps warming up and rain melting the snow and creating mud, only to have the temps drop quickly again creating ice then snow on top hiding the ice and creating hazards for one's ankles... thanks for writing.
Ah screw the panties Jay they don't do a lot to keep you warm anyway, unless you wear the fur-lined Wilma Flintstone kind.
It's definitely been one mutha cold winter out here in the prairies. Still, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else especially if it meant I wouldn't get all 4 seasons. Canada rocks!
I can relate, I live in Toronto too! We had to drive through that storm. =_= And I ended up shoveling my whole driveway alone! Power to the women!!
Wonderfull writing as always, Jay.
Why do we live here? I say "here" and I am down HERE on the 45th parallel. Smack dad on it, in fact. I shouldn't have bought the iPod Touch. It has weather on it. I entered Puerto Vallarta and Pune India and Cefalu, Sicily. Oh yeah, even San Diego. There are orange orbs to the right of the temp read-outs in the mid to high 70s F, while "here" it is doing what it is at your end of "here," Jay.
Oy.
There's a false sigh of relief many people breathe once January ends. Maybe because it's such a long month. Often they forget we still have to make it through February and March, too. Ice is one scary bitch, btw.
Ya know what? I really miss the Canadian winters. And ... NO... I am NOT kidding (excep for the power lines)
I actually miss the snow. Really. People in NorCal are total pussies as they complain if it gets down to 40. You'd have to laugh out loud at all the dorks here, who at the very first sign of slightly cold weather don their hats, scarves, gloves and boots like they were headed for a trip to Antarctica.
Our water supply is dependent on the Sierra Mountain's snowpack and it's wah, wah, wah! everyday it rains (which means the mountains are getting much needed snow). Sheesh!
Claire: I'm a cold pussy. Who wants to be cold? You can have it. I tremble in light of your toughness. Woooo. Will you give me your coat, scarf and mittens since you don't need 'em?
annnndddd -- it's 70 degrees in North Carolina. I might feel your pain if I could feel the cold.
SORRY!
That reminded me that I have yet to wipe out this winter. Of course, now it will probably happen.
But dear Jay, if you had big strong ankles to hold your lovely form aloft then you'd be all strange looking! Cankles on lovely Jay? Never! Butt bruises? If necessary to keep those ankles slim and elegant!
>> and snow boots have never turned anyone on
Oh, I disagree.
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