Preparing for a COLD winter without a break

[Been There, Planning That]

 

This will be our first winter in a couple of decades since we haven't enjoyed a 5-6 week escape, most recently on longer cruises.

 

As compensation I treated myself to a genuine, made in Canada, Canadian down filled Parka with the most unfashionable name Moose Knuckles.  What it lacks in style it more than makes up for in warmth.  

 

I chose fire engine red rather than more sophisticated black.  I haven't owned a coat like this since days of yard duties in frigid temperatures.  

 

The clerk commented that I wasn't the first person preparing for an uninterrupted stay in our great white north.  I suspect I'm not alone among fellow cruisers.

 

I wonder if winter weight masks will soon appear in stores!

 

Ruth

Edited September 16, 2020 by Been There, Planning That
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[shipgeeks]

Nice coat!

I recall, now, that we went straight from winter to summer here a few months ago.  I wonder if we'll do the reverse soon.  I did have to wear my heaviest fleece yesterday.

I'm still hopeful of being able to cruise in the foreseeable future.  I just bought new white pants and a great halter top, along with a wool jacket for home use.

[Been There, Planning That]

41 minutes ago, shipgeeks said:

I recall, now, that we went straight from winter to summer here a few months ago.  I wonder if we'll do the reverse soon.  I did have to wear my heaviest fleece yesterday.

I'm still hopeful of being able to cruise in the foreseeable future.  I just bought new white pants and a great halter top, along with a wool jacket for home use.

 

You're more optimistic than I.  We've wiped 2021 off our cruising plans and will only book winter 2022 when we have a clearer picture of any risks we're willing to take.

 

We've been promised a mild autumn and are sure hoping such a long range forecast is correct.  

 

That's quite the seasonal range of your recent purchases.  You'll be 'covered' for all eventualities.

 

Ruth

[ger_77]

I love the jacket; I bought a new one like that last year that is just a bit shorter than yours, and it was delightfully warm.  I expect it will get a lot of use this year, as we won't be taking a mid-January or mid-February or mid-March cruise to anywhere except our driveway to shovel it off.

 

Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂

[Been There, Planning That]

1 minute ago, ger_77 said:

 I expect it will get a lot of use this year, as we won't be taking a mid-January or mid-February or mid-March cruise to anywhere except our driveway to shovel it off.

 

Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂

 

We're now live in a condo so mine won't be near a shovel.  And with car seat heaters, the longer length is a luxury.

 

But we northerners in both Canada and USA need to be comfortable when we 'cruise' thru' snow drifts.

 

Ruth

 

 

[slidergirl]

I have a coat like that one - bought it 4 years ago.  Turned out to be not all that practical for me - too hard to shovel in, to big to stuff in my cubbie at work.  The only time I use it now is when I have to take the bus to work in a snowstorm.    I bought a new red Patagonia light down jacket last Spring.  I'm delegating my old one (9 years old) to the work/camping/keep in car work.  

 

If I had a Sugar Daddy, there's a nice Canada Goose parka that I'd love to have. 😉

[Been There, Planning That]

1 hour ago, slidergirl said:

 

If I had a Sugar Daddy, there's a nice Canada Goose parka that I'd love to have. 😉

 

Th is Moose Knuckles brand is supposedly the same as the Canada Goose ones, but the hood is detachable which is an option I prefer.

 

Since we had THREE cruises cancelled I .easily justified the expense.

 

Stay warm until we can cruise again,

 

Ruth

[cruisemom42]

It's funny, I feel the same about summer ending as you probably do about winter ending. It is so unpleasant where I live in summer -- heat, humidity -- that I rarely go outdoors for more than a few minutes at a time. You really get stir crazy sitting inside for 6 months....sigh. 

 

At least I don't have to shovel snow or worry about ice, but we do have massive thunderstorms and tornados to worry about here. 

 

Anyway, I'm excited about cooler weather on the way. Maybe some of my energy will come back. (I know a lot of that energy loss is simply due to boredom.....)