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[davethediver]

As per the title minus 17^oC in deepest darkest wales.

At least its a bit warmer up here only minus 8

Hope ur still warm debs 

[albitz]

Car was showing -7 on the way to work this morning. Cant imagine what -17 feels like.

[davethediver]

Think it would sting at first before you went numb

[Debs.]

Brrrrrrrrrrr..............it`s sooooooooo-cold!

There`s ice on the inside of the windows this morning ....`just having a warming cup of coffee before I brave the outside, to go `get a basket of wood to light the fire.

[Dishevelled Den]

Brrrrrrrrrrr..............it`s sooooooooo-cold!

There`s ice on the inside of the windows this morning ....`just having a warming cup of coffee before I brave the outside, to go `get a basket of wood to light the fire.

Now to me, that sounds delightful - it puts many things into perspective, especially those that surround the 'conveniences' and supposed advanced nature of modern-day living.

Treasure it Deb, we only do that which nature permits us to and to be able to function in such conditions, is an experience worth having. (In the wider scheme of things)

[Tony H]

Car was showing -7 on the way to work this morning. Cant imagine what -17 feels like.

One degree warmer than sitting in your freezer 

[Gaffers]

Car was showing -7 on the way to work this morning. Cant imagine what -17 feels like.

One degree warmer than sitting in your freezer 

Been on exercise once for a week in -14C, know you know why I was in shorts and t-shirt the other day   

I agree, for all the mod-cons of modern life you cant beat a decent log fire in your front room 

[albitz]

Agreed. Our heating is by radiators only, and although the room temp. is quite warm it doesnt feel warm. The sight of a roaring open fire makes you feel warm from the inside out.

[Debs.]

Brrrrrrrrrrr..............it`s sooooooooo-cold!

There`s ice on the inside of the windows this morning ....`just having a warming cup of coffee before I brave the outside, to go `get a basket of wood to light the fire.

Now to me, that sounds delightful - it puts many things into perspective, especially those that surround the 'conveniences' and supposed advanced nature of modern-day living.

Treasure it Deb, we only do that which nature permits us to and to be able to function in such conditions, is an experience worth having. (In the wider scheme of things)

You`re very perceptive z77....I do treasure the experiences that living here offers; it`s a unique place and even despite the challenge of providing daily needs at times like these, it brings one in touch with nature and our stoic antecedents.

One of my dearly-favourite books is "Alone in the Wilderness" ....Dick Proenneke tested himself against Alaskan solitude and found peace and happiness in an environment infinitely more harsh than anything the U.K can provide.

http://www.aloneinthewilderness.com/

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJKd0rkKss[/media]

[Banjax]

snowing all night and the missus said they watched the lightning from about half 3 onwards (she was on nightshift last night) and yes the fire's on and it'll stay on all day

[Dishevelled Den]

One of my dearly-favourite books is "Alone in the Wilderness" ....Dick Proenneke tested himself against Alaskan solitude and found peace and happiness in an environment infinitely more harsh than anything the U.K can provide.

http://www.aloneinthewilderness.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJKd0rkKss

I loved that link - really chimed with me.

What a great display of workmanship, determination and regard for the environment. 8-)

[TheBoy]

Car was showing -7 on the way to work this morning. Cant imagine what -17 feels like.

We had -18C twice last winter around these parts...  ...both times the water meter froze, so no water 

It was a bit chilly 

[TheBoy]

I agree, for all the mod-cons of modern life you cant beat a decent log fire in your front room 

I agree, I am often secretly jealous of Debs - cold outside, log fire, almost cut off from the world. Idylic.

But then, when I threw the duvet off this morning, the central heating had done its job (not that it is that cold around here - was minus 5C when I went out to get a chinky last night at 9pm)

[albitz]

On the bright side, we havent seen a single snowflake in these parts and that suits me just fine.

[Elite Pete]

I agree, for all the mod-cons of modern life you cant beat a decent log fire in your front room 

I agree, I am often secretly jealous of Debs - cold outside, log fire, almost cut off from the world. Idylic.

But then, when I threw the duvet off this morning, the central heating had done its job (not that it is that cold around here - was minus 5C when I went out to get a chinky last night at 9pm)

I agree, I had a week of it in Bulgaria last month and it was great to start with but was soooooooo glad to get back home to creature comforts