#winter advice

[scleroticstatue]

I don't know who needs to know this, but you have a spot on your body that as long as it stays warm, you will be warm. Now, I'm not saying "as long as you keep your core warm" or "as long as your head is warm" everything will be dandy. That spot is not the same on everyone. For some people, it's their chest, and for some people it's their head, and for some people it's their toes. For me, it's the top of my thighs. But the key to being warm and staying warm is to find that spot and keep someone warm on it.

[serosfan]

HEY LISTEN UP SOUTHERNERS WHO ARE NOT EQUIPPED FOR THE FREEZING WEATHER!

DO NOT WEAR COTTON. I KNOW ITS A GOOD FABRIC BUT IT DOES NOT DRY QUICK AND IT DOES NOT KEEP YOU WARM.

AVOID “BREATHABLE” FABRICS IF YOU CAN

KEEP A HAT ON HEAT ESCAPES THROUGH YOUR HEAD THE MOST

MOVE YOUR BODY! I KNOW ITS TEMPTING TO STAY WRAPPED UP BUT YOU’LL LOOSE CIRCULATION AND THATS BAD.

ON ICE WALK LIKE A PENGUIN. YES YOULL LOOK DUMB. YES YOULL FEEL DUMB. BUT IT FEELS A HELLUVA LOT BETTER THAN FALLING.

[redloftwingfeathers]

Hey so I'm not really seeing this around. But states in temperate areas experiencing the harsh winter; for those who drive please make sure you don't leave your gas tank lower than 1/4 tank. As someone who lives in Wisconsin, temperatures below 0° can freeze the moisture/condensation that builds up in your tank. In cases of emergencies I keep this bad boy in my car (especially the red one)

It's fairly cheap rounding about $2 a bottle. If you feel like your tank is frozen just pour some in, let it settle for a few minutes then quick start your car and let it run.

But please note: NEVER use regular anti-freeze as it is dangerous to put in anything that isn't meant for your gas tank. Instead, you can use isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) in case of emergencies if you cannot afford Heet or have to use it as a last resort.

Stay warm and safe out their folks, idk where this cold front is coming from but I hope it'll pass over soon.

[redloftwingfeathers]

Also I should note: Again, temperate states that normally don't experience the freezing winters, please slow down on ramps, both on and off, as well driving across bridges. Black ice forms very easily due to the wind chill and especially over bodies of water. Just drive safely. If your car doesn't have four-wheel drive, or front-wheel drive, let the idiots pass you. Just please trust me on this. It's not worth crashing.

[redloftwingfeathers]

And another thing: if you know it's going to snow again, or if the weather calls for freezing rain and you're at work, please for the love of all that is holy do THIS

before entering your work establishment. This will help prevent your windshield wipers from sticking/freezing to your car. Just make sure when your car is all scraped off and warmed up, to put them back down. Good? Good.

[definetorule-blog]

... and don't forget to put on socks before bed

[gay-jewish-bucky]

oh fyi to all the people not used to extreme winter weather and don't have heat

DO NOT USE YOUR OVEN TO HEAT YOUR HOUSE, ESPECIALLY IF IT'S A GAS OVEN

it will not be able to provide enough warmth and could be fatal

layer up and move around to keep your blood flowing to keep warm

[fresh-penguin]

Advice from your friendly, local penguin (and the nhs)