Jan
2013
I Promise To Walk You In Blizzards And Below Freezing Temperatures, Or Do I?
Just like some of you in this great nation, I have been dealing with frigid temperatures and snow.
Last year I didn’t mind the cold. I use to love being out in the snow walking and playing with the boys.
In past years, I’ve been know to grab the leashes and head out in blizzard-like conditions just because I thought it would be fun.
Then I got old and now I’m scared of the cold and blizzards.
I hate being scared of the cold.
I’m o.k. when the temps hover around 30 or even 20, but when they drop into the teens and god forbid below zero, I’m scared.
For the last few days when I step outside I look like I’m waiting for someone to jump out and slap me across the face.
All stiff and head cocked to one way just waiting for the cold air to slap me.
In my defense, because I always have to defend myself when I’m being a wimp, the cold is painful to me.
I have a condition called Raynauds. Raynaud’s disease is a condition that causes some areas of your body — such as your fingers, toes, the tip of your nose and your ears — to feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud’s disease, smaller arteries that supply blood to your skin narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas. During an attack of Raynaud’s, affected areas of your skin usually turn white at first. Then, the affected areas often turn blue, feel cold and numb, and your sense of touch is dulled. As circulation improves, the affected areas may turn red, throb, tingle or swell.
I was diagnosed with this a few years ago and each year since then it seems to get worse and less tolerable. I have issues with my fingers and toes and no other parts of my body yet. Wearing a pair of thinsulated gloves and socks just doesn’t work anymore and when I see a forecast of a week full of temperatures in the single digits, all I see is a week full of pain.
Sherman and Leroy are not scared of the cold and they do not have Raynaud’s.
They live for the winter.
If Leroy had it his way he would be outside all day, even with temperatures in the single digits.
Which leaves us in a predicament.
Do I continue to be a wimp and hide behind my Raynaud’s and cause my dogs to miss out on their favorite time of the year?
I mean when they came into my life I promised to give them everything they desired, including snow and cold.
How can we make this work?
Well, I’ve been experimenting and I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to lose my new found fear of the cold and woman up.
WOMAN UP AND EMBRACE THE COLDNESS.
My Dad, who saw a bad episode of the Raynaud’s and me a few weeks ago, has graciously bought me a big pack of hand warmers and toe warmers and he’s on the search for all things warm for his favorite daughter.
The warmers are defintley working, the toe warmers more than the hand warmers, but the way my body reacts to the cold is getting better and so is my mind set.
So for now, despite the coldness, we walk on.
So how about you? Do you keep up your walking routine in the winter? Do you fear the cold?
Daisy
January 25, 2013 at 1:15 am (145 days ago)We’re lucky, it never gets that cold where we live.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
Jen
January 25, 2013 at 10:50 pm (144 days ago)You are lucky, although I have to say I have always loved winter, just not the bitter cold part of it!
bichonpawz
January 25, 2013 at 1:56 am (145 days ago)I have a terrible time in the winter with all of this cold Jen. I, too, suffer from many different health conditions which cause a lot of pain due to the cold. Consequently, I do not go out that much in the winter…especially when it is this cold. The girlz’ feet have been freezing right to the ground these past few days!! It’s awful!! Hang in there, girl…my sister has Raynaud’s and it is not fun. xo Jeanne
Jen
January 25, 2013 at 10:52 pm (144 days ago)I’m sorry to hear that you have a tough time with the winter too Jeanne and that it is painful for you. I have always loved winter but the older I get the harder it is on my body! Keep warm and give those girls a nice big warm hug from us!
rottrover
January 25, 2013 at 2:05 am (145 days ago)Like the girls from downunder, we never have to deal with extreme tempratures on the cold end of the scale. We don’t even like RAIN!! Love Leroy laying in the snow!
Jen
January 25, 2013 at 10:53 pm (144 days ago)That’s good! I love that Sherman and Leroy love the snow and I just want to be able to enjoy it with them! Being afraid of the cold isn’t something I’m use too!
tylersat99
January 25, 2013 at 2:44 am (145 days ago)Mom hates the cold and so does Dad but we have bought clothes that keep us warm even in the single digits and wind. Then we have many layers underneath as we did when we came to Cleveland and took Mica to see the frozen Lake Erie. Good Luck!!
Jen
January 25, 2013 at 10:54 pm (144 days ago)I hear you about layering up! I loved the picture of you yesterday all bundled up! I wear coveralls and hats and ear warmers and layer gloves and socks but for some reason the cold goes right through the socks and gloves!
Stay warm!
Jana Rade
January 25, 2013 at 2:53 am (145 days ago)Sorry about your condition, sounds nasty
Our guys are just like yours, they love the cold and love being outside. I usually wear a snowmobile suit when it gets very cold. Last Sunday, spending a whole day with the guys on the horse farm (keeping Jasmine safe) I think I broke a record of the amount of clothes a person can put on. I had long thermal underwear pants, jeans, sweat pants, AND the snowmobile pants; t-shirt, sweater, sweatshirt, regular warm jacket and snowmobile suit jacket on top.
I could barely move but it did keep me warm even in extreme wind and cold. Just me feet got cold, in spite of heavy winter boots – didn’t figure out a way of wearing more than one pair of boots LOL
Jen
January 25, 2013 at 10:58 pm (144 days ago)Ha-ha! I’m picturing you all bundled up and I bet it looks a lot like me! I walk like a penguin when I have all my gear on! I wear a warm pair of Carhart coveralls, coat, thermals, ear warmer, hat, 2 pairs of gloves and 2 pair of thermal socks! I’m usually sweating by the time we get back from our walks but my hands are feet are white and numb:(
I really need to get a better pair of boots too, I think!
SUGAR: Golden Woofs
January 25, 2013 at 3:00 am (145 days ago)Woof! Woof! Oh My you have the same condition as my mom. Well, just want to share that living in a tropical weather does not help either (mom had the worst episodes). Believe it or not we actually miss the cold weather … (except for my moms fingers and toes). Stay warm. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Jen
January 25, 2013 at 10:59 pm (144 days ago)Oh wow, I’m sorry to hear your Mom suffers from it too. It’s bad in tropical areas too? I think I would miss the snow if I moved away too, it use to be one of favorite time of the year.
Long Life Cats and Dogs
January 25, 2013 at 3:31 am (145 days ago)I’d be with Leroy, thoroughly enjoying the bitter cold. Of course, I end up living here in South Africa, where the heat nearly kills me. I far prefer walking in winter, although, of course, it’s nowhere near as cold, so we cannot compare. The disease sounds horrible and I’m sorry to hear about that. Good for you, trying everything to make sure the dogs remain happy.
Jen
January 25, 2013 at 11:02 pm (144 days ago)I’m with you, I do prefer to walk these guys in the winter over the summer which is why I have to get out there and do it!
So how cold does it get in South Africa?
The Raynaud’s is really more of an annoyance to me right now because I loved the winter and I feel that there are way many diseases out there that would be worse to have, right?
Sue at Talking Dogs
January 25, 2013 at 4:14 am (145 days ago)Having become a farm girl in adult life – and winter storms mean its more important than ever to be out in it taking care of animals, sometimes for long periods of time – I learned to embrace thermals, hand and foot warmers, and insulated clothing. Highly recommend insulated coveralls. Not a great fashion statement, but they’re VERY warm (esp in wind) and still let the body move.
Jen
January 25, 2013 at 11:04 pm (144 days ago)Thanks Sue! I do have insulated coveralls and matching coat:) They keep me very warm, to the point of sweating. It’s the damn feet and fingers that are always killing me, no matter what I do! It’s to the point that I have been having episodes of it in the freezer section of the grocery store!
Sue at Talking Dogs
January 26, 2013 at 12:10 pm (143 days ago)Oh, oh… hand warmers sure won’t help with that!
You truly have my sympathy.
Hawk aka BrownDog
January 25, 2013 at 7:26 am (145 days ago)Hi Y’all!
That’s why we spend so much time at the shore! The weather is milder here than in the mountains.
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Jen
January 25, 2013 at 11:05 pm (144 days ago)I hear you Hawk:) Smart thinking!
Hawk aka BrownDog
January 25, 2013 at 7:31 am (145 days ago)Hi…my Human wants me to tell Sue that when she gets older and has a bad fall or accident the thermals and boots and hand warmers will no longer help. Both my Humans grew up on farms with lots of animals, but things change and age changes them. Hawk aka BrownDog and his Human
Gizmo (@GizmoGeodog)
January 25, 2013 at 7:41 am (145 days ago)When I loved in Wisconsin with two big dogs one of my favorite things was to take them walking at night when snow was falling…The peace and quiet was beautiful. My least favorite thing was getting up in the morning and having to put on twenty layers of clothes just to take them out to potty. These days I’m a wimp…when the temps fall below 50* I moan about the cold…Florida does spoil you…But I still remember how much I enjoyed walking in the dark with fluffy snow falling all around and watching the dogs romp in it with great joy
Jen
January 25, 2013 at 11:07 pm (144 days ago)I hear you so much with this! I love walking during a snowfall, it is so quiet and peaceful. When I see it snowing I must walk the dogs so I be apart of that peace! The white fingers and toes is the only downfall sometimes;)
Ronalyn
January 25, 2013 at 9:47 am (144 days ago)Esa will sit outside forever & is not forgiving if we don’t walk her. My husband & I bundle up – 2 layers, then a scarf, hat (sometimes 2 hats) and a facemask. Zed prefers to stay on the couch. He’ll run out back and come running right back in.
Luckily the snow doesn’t last long around here – I hate walking in the snow/ice. The majority of the neighbors don’t shovel their sidewalk.
Jen
January 25, 2013 at 11:09 pm (144 days ago)Esa sounds a lot like Leroy!
It takes me while to bundle up too, and both the dogs just sit and look at me like I’m crazy!
Nobody shovels around here either, we have to make our own path and hope it’s still there the next day!
emma
January 25, 2013 at 10:40 am (144 days ago)Mom is a great winter sport, she loves the cold. The only thing that slows us down is an ice storm or if it is more than -10F. We take our hour or so walks to -10 and then we shorten them to about 20 mins if it is that cold which we have had to do several times this week with double digit minus temps. We love the cold air, it makes us wild and crazy. If you can get your disease to cooperate, go out and enjoy the winter, it is a fun time of year!
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:43 pm (143 days ago)Your Mom is an awesome winter sport! Wow! I am impressed at how well she can handle those temperatures and here I am complaining about temps that aren’t even close! We don’t walk in the ice either, to dangerous for everyone! The temps have warmed up to double digits over the past few days and I have been able to get out and enjoy the snow with the boys!
cathy
January 25, 2013 at 10:54 am (144 days ago)It has been bitterly cold here in Minnesota too. Abbie loves the snow and cold much more than the summer heat. She turns into a little kid when the seasons change, she runs around all the time wants to play more and gets the zoomies. It’s so fun to watch her, she is truly in her element when the temps drop.
Her humans on the other hand, do not like the very cold temps either. But if we don’t walk her or take her to the off lease dog park not only is she unhappy but so are her humans. So we bundle up no matter the temp and go outside into the frozen tundra, to satisfy our Newfie,,,,
Yes we are owned by our dog child….sigh..
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:44 pm (143 days ago)Yes! That is the way Sherman and Leroy are too. They hibernate in the summer and come alive in the winter! I know what you mean about watching them when it turns cold! I love to see them with the zoomies!
Kimberly, The Fur Mom
January 25, 2013 at 11:03 am (144 days ago)I love the snow. I can’t wait for it to snow here. I save up vacation times to exchange for “snow days” and hang out with the dogs. This will be Blue’s first snow.
But I do hate being cold and can only handle the cold temperatures for so long. I bring the dogs in when I’ve had enough and before I get fully warm, they want to go out again.
Last year, Rodrigo created a game where he’d sneak up on me and steal one of my gloves and he and Sydney would take off running. Cute, but annoying.
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:47 pm (143 days ago)Oh! I love that you save up vacation time during the winter months! When does it snow where you live?
Love that Rodrigo steals your gloves! I would die if Leroy did that to me!
jan
January 25, 2013 at 11:06 am (144 days ago)I handled cold weather several years ago by moving out of it. And I have never looked back.
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:48 pm (143 days ago)Ha-ha! Now that is a good way to take care of being cold!
Jodi
January 25, 2013 at 12:13 pm (144 days ago)I’m not afraid of the cold I just don’t care much for it. Wednesday I opted to stay in the house and work on training instead of walking and then I saw that Kristine who lives in CANADA is still walking her dog, so I womaned up last night and we hustled a walk out.
My daughter also has Raynaud’s, you have my sympathies. I’m glad the hand and toe warmers are working for you. My biggest gripe is picking up the poop, you really need gloves and I can’t find a decent pair to save my life.
Love that saying, woman up, You go Jenny Jugs!
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:50 pm (143 days ago)I know. Kristine motivates me so much when I read her posts!
I’m sorry to hear that your daughter has Raynaud’s too. Does she have it bad? How does she deal with it?
I hear you about the gloves! I love mittens but they don’t work for walking the dogs or for picking up poop!
Blueberry's human
January 25, 2013 at 12:34 pm (144 days ago)Gasp! I had no idea! Good for your for carrying on and trying to make it work!
It very seldom gets wintery here – but when it does – I am out in it as much as possible. I love it – and Blueberry loves it. I just love the briskness of it. It’s usually freezing at first, but layers help and as the walk continues, I warm up. I’ve been in the snow in other parts of Arizona and other states and still – I just love winter!
But in your case, I am glad your dad is trying so hard to help you with your predicament. That’s really sweet! When I used to smoke, the tips of my fingers would get like you describe – white then blue/purple if the temp went below 70 degrees. So I can somewhat relate to your discomfort and even pain. Do what you can for the boys – at least they still have the yard to hang out in the subzero temps so don’t feel too guilty.
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:52 pm (143 days ago)See, that is how I use to be! I use to love it and then it became a nightmare! I love that you love getting out there with Blueberry!
Two French Bulldogs
January 25, 2013 at 1:44 pm (144 days ago)Looks like some buddy is enjoying these temperatures
Benny & Lily
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:52 pm (143 days ago)The boys are certainly loving it!
Amy@GoPetFriendly
January 25, 2013 at 1:52 pm (144 days ago)I’m a complete wimp when it comes to the cold, and I don’t even have a medical condition that makes it painful. When we were in PA, Rod would walk the dogs about 75% of the time, just so I wouldn’t have to go outside and get crabby. I know they make battery powered socks that will keep your feet warm. Perhaps they also make batter powered gloves, long underwear, and stocking caps? If not, it may be a good business to start!
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:54 pm (143 days ago)Love that Rod walks the dogs so you don’t have to get cold!
If I could find a full battery powered winter suit I think I would invest in it!
Taryn
January 25, 2013 at 1:57 pm (144 days ago)Your Raynauds is a weird ailment. I did a quick read-up…So sorry it happened. I can see why cold weather would be scary.
My guys love the cold weather! Of course, here in the DC area, we only get a little bit of extreme cold (these last few days), and then it always breaks and goes back to the 30/40s. The 20s are about right for outdoor dog play. I just dress in layers and add a ski bib over everything. Unless it’s super-windy, I’m fine.
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:56 pm (143 days ago)It is weird and I never heard of until my doctor ran tests and then called and said I had it, and I think there are a lot of people who have it from what I am reading!
I wear my bibs all the time too, layering pants didn’t work so I had to wear bibs! They are so warm! Now I just have to work on finding something like for my fingers and toes!
Jessica
January 25, 2013 at 2:02 pm (144 days ago)I’m glad something is working for you!
It would be a pity for the guys to miss out on their best season, but don’t let yourself get frostbitten.
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:56 pm (143 days ago)Thank you, and it would be a pity, so I must work through it!
SlimDoggy
January 25, 2013 at 2:22 pm (144 days ago)Love that picture of Leroy – a true cold weather dog! We live in California, so temps never get too bad. But contrary to the song, it DOES rain in CA and that presents challenges with dogs who don’t want to go out in the rain – can’t believe that two labs don’t like the wet!
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:57 pm (143 days ago)Thank you!
Rain can be challenge! Sorry that your labs don’t like it! Sherman doesn’t like it either, but Leroy loves it!
we three doxies
January 25, 2013 at 2:26 pm (144 days ago)Uh girl, you knows I don’t do cold so I could care less if I gets walked…actually I DO NOT wanna go walk. It is sleetin’ heres now and no way no how am I goin’ out.
I can’ just imagine how painful dis thingy is dat you has…I apploude you fur womanin’ up and doin’ what it takes to makes da boys happy.
Puddles
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 3:58 pm (143 days ago)Oh Puddles! Sorry that it’s sleetin there! That sleet is worse than snow! I bet your Mom would be ok if you just peed right by the door:))
houndstooth
January 25, 2013 at 2:58 pm (144 days ago)I actually do better walking in the winter. In the summer, it can get so hot that even late at night, it’ s dangerous for the dogs to walk. In the winter, we can bundle up and walk fast enough to keep the blood pumping!
Do you follow Romping and Rolling in the Rockies? She has Raynaud’s, too, and she lives in the mountains of Colorado!
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 4:01 pm (143 days ago)I know! We have issues in the summer with the heat so that is why it bums me out about me and the cold this year! The boys just love this weather!!
I have talked to KB about this a few years ago when I found out I had it, she was the first person I knew that has it! she is such a strong woman! I know that it is way colder there than here!
Vicki
January 25, 2013 at 3:15 pm (144 days ago)I recommend UnderArmour for the winter. I have a shirt, pants, gloves, hat and socks; all from UnderArmour and the stuff really works. The UA is under my clothes, so I’m dressed in layers. The gloves have little dots on the palms to help you grab stuff. The hat is just a beanie but can be used with my coat hood or a pair of earmuffs. It isn’t cheap but I need to stay warm on my job. This would probably work for you too!
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 4:03 pm (143 days ago)Thanks Vicki! It sucks, and this is the first year that I have really let it get to me.
Thanks for UnderArmour tip! I’ll have to look into their gloves because so far nothing has worked that I have tried and if it can handle all the brutal elements that you endure than it has to be good!
My head is always warm, hat, ear band, hood!
Bailey
January 25, 2013 at 4:24 pm (144 days ago)We were doing well with our walks until it dropped below freezing. I don’t mind snow, but the real cold and ice make it harzardous for me. I have also found that while my eager dogs love the snow, now that the weather has dropped below freezing they make quick pit stops outside in our fenced yard and are at the door in record time wanting back in. Nobody is beggging to get a walk.
Jen
January 26, 2013 at 4:04 pm (143 days ago)Yes, the cold can definitely can be dangerous, sounds like your dogs are very smart about it!
Loy Cerf
January 25, 2013 at 5:35 pm (144 days ago)Wow! Sorry for your conditions, Jen. I don’t have any medical situations that prevent me from going outside. However, I find that the older I get, the more fearful I am. I used to love to walk my dogs at night–so calm, quiet peaceful after a stressful day. Now, I don’t. I worry that I’ll slip and fall, break something. All that said, sometimes I think it is better to be cautious than afraid of being a wimp. Besides, dogs are so easy going! They’ll love you no matter what! LOL Take care, Loy
Jen
January 27, 2013 at 4:32 pm (142 days ago)Thanks Loy and thanks for the very wise words! You are defintley right that it is better to be cautious!
Nichole
January 25, 2013 at 6:57 pm (144 days ago)Poor Zeus will refuse to come in, but he’s OBVIOUSLY in pain walking around… I’m scared he’s going to get frostbite on his feet. The other 3 are smart enough to dash, pee and dash back in!
Jen
January 27, 2013 at 4:33 pm (142 days ago)Aw, poor Zeus. Maybe he needs some booties:) I bet he would love those!
kristi
January 25, 2013 at 7:32 pm (144 days ago)Ok sis I am going to be sympathetic to this issue you have but come on…”favorite daughter?” Aren’t you too old to be playing that card? Send Leroy over here so Dixie & him can play snow buddies……favorite daughter my a@#!
Jen
January 27, 2013 at 4:33 pm (142 days ago)Ha-ha, yes I said favorite! You know it and I know it! Your Mom’s favorite, I’ve got Dad!
Karen Friesecke
January 25, 2013 at 8:17 pm (144 days ago)Well Damn, If we aren’t Raynaud’s Twins! While I don’t get the colour change, I do get the numbness. As long as it’s not bitterly cold outside, my feet are okay if I’m walking and keeping the blood flowing. I’m thinking of trying out these nifty shoe/boot warmers but they are a little spendy http://www.hotronic.com/products/fw/index.html
Jersey & Dexter wished they had a hover mode today. We were outside for less than 5 minutes and already there were doing the cold foot dance.
Jen
January 27, 2013 at 4:36 pm (142 days ago)That is crazy that you have it too Karen! My toes didn’t start until last year, it just keeps getting worse. It actually happens in the freezer section of the grocery store sometimes too!
Thanks for the link to those boot warmers! Those are awesome! I couldn’t find a price on them, but I can only imagine!
Plunger does the cold foot dance too!
Jessie from Canada
January 25, 2013 at 9:07 pm (144 days ago)Living in Alberta Canada, I can emphasize. My little Boston/pug cross sometimes needs his boots on just to do his morning constitutional!
One thing I recommend is clothing made from Merino Wool there might even be mitts out there! It might be expensive but it does a good job.
Now I am going to put my dogs winter clothes on him….and then put mine on and head out for a walk.
Jen
January 27, 2013 at 4:37 pm (142 days ago)Hi Jessie!
Thank you for the Merino Wool suggestion, I will for sure take a look at that!
Hope you have a great, warm walk!
Jackie Bouchard
January 25, 2013 at 10:28 pm (144 days ago)Oh, you poor thing. My sis has Raynauds – but we both live in So Cal. Can’t imagine living in a cold climate with it. Glad to hear the hand/toe warmers are helping.
We are cold weather wimps. I don’t so much mind *cold* – but I don’t like the wind and rain that can come with. I love those days that are cold and crisp but sunny!
Jen
January 27, 2013 at 4:38 pm (142 days ago)Sorry to hear that your sis has this too Jackie, it seems like there might be a lot of people who suffer from this!
I don’t like wind either and I defintley prefer snow over rain!
Julie
January 25, 2013 at 10:50 pm (144 days ago)Yikes! I hate being cold – but I am a pretty hot blooded girl! So glad your dad got you hand and feet warmers . . .I think you need to find a hardy dog walker
Jen
January 27, 2013 at 4:38 pm (142 days ago)Ha! I keep telling my husband I’m cold blooded!
Jessica @ YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner
January 26, 2013 at 4:19 pm (143 days ago)Ugh…that sounds like a difficult thing to deal with. It seems really frustrating to that you might be physically sweating but your fingers are still white.
Hand warmers would probably be really helpful. Maybe you would even want to invest in a pair of mountain climbing and/or down gloves. They are designed to keep you warm at the temperatures you are experiencing…and below. The two pairs of socks is good. I would switch to wool if you haven’t already. Or you could opt for one thick pair of socks like Smartwool Mountaineer socks and some extra insulated boots.
I know you try hard to do good for your dogs. Remember, they don’t judge
Jen
January 27, 2013 at 4:40 pm (142 days ago)It does suck that the rest of body is warm except for the hands and toes!
I do wear wool socks, when I remember, which I am getting better at. I’ll take a look into the down gloves too, thank you so much for the suggestion!
Misaki
January 26, 2013 at 5:46 pm (143 days ago)Keep warm!
Jen
January 27, 2013 at 4:40 pm (142 days ago)I’ll try!
Sam
January 27, 2013 at 9:14 am (142 days ago)You know, we don’t get the freezing snow here, but I’ll take the boys out in any kind of weather since I know all too soon our 120 degree heat will return and we just can’t walk them in that. The ground burns their paws. My only exception is during high pollution days here in the valley. I can’t imagine it is healthy for any of us to be out in it.
Sam
Jen
January 27, 2013 at 4:41 pm (142 days ago)Wow, 120 degrees, that is HOT! I understand what you are saying though. My boys don’t get out a lot in the summer either due to the heat which is why I want to get them out in the winter.
Bebe
January 27, 2013 at 10:14 pm (142 days ago)I hate the cold, but being in Ontario I have to deal with it (Wahhh).
What you need is a good layer system. Add 20 minutes to your scheduled walk time for dressing. Wahh some more.
Long johns
sweat pants
wool socks
winter boots
tank top
long sleeved shirt
t shirt
fleece sweater
winter jacket
scarf
toque
mitts
wine
Go!
Good luck…I hate the cold too.
bring on spring!
I bet my life you aren’t cold…..but halfway through your walk you will be sweating.
Jen
January 29, 2013 at 11:03 pm (140 days ago)Haha! Wow now that is a list! I’m going to print this off!
Jen
January 28, 2013 at 2:18 am (142 days ago)Aw man….I haven’t heard of Raynaud’s Syndrome. Doesn’t sound like any fun at all
I’m a wimp when it comes to the cold. I like it HOT and for it to stay hot (and as a result, even if I’m uncomfortably hot, I won’t complain about it, since I grouse so much throughout the winter). Elka also doesn’t like the cold much, though she will happily frolic in the snow out back, I confess we don’t really maintain our walk schedule.
Jen
January 29, 2013 at 11:04 pm (140 days ago)What stinks is that I have always loved the cold and never minded being out in it! I don’t like the heat, maybe this year I will!
2 brown dawgs
January 28, 2013 at 7:57 am (142 days ago)I know someone else who suffers with that disease. It is very difficult in winter. She uses hand/foot warmers but they are not helpful when it is so very cold out. I know you have to be careful when out walking. It sounds like you are coping with this stinking cold, (I don’t have that disease and it is stinking cold out!). Glad you are able to get out a bit.
Jen
January 29, 2013 at 11:05 pm (140 days ago)Trying to cope and hating it:)