Cold Weather

[PhiLandShiR 18]

Hi Phil,

How is the weather out there now? Im talking to my filipino friend in Iowa few minutes back and i just lost her. Not sure due to phone connection or something.

Greetings!

We are all the way up to -5F here at noon time. Got another 4 to 6 inches of snow forcast for tonight. Had 5 inches on Monday. Running out of room to pile it next to the driveway already.

Oh Well, spring is on the way and the days are getting longer!!

Most important though is that the love of my life will be here in a few short months.

GWN

[rheanick 42]

GWN,

Thanks.

Spring summer and fall would be beautiful there.

Recommendation from my filipina friend staying in Iowa: Shoes with spike and several layers of clothes (~ 5).

In the philippines, Mark and Spencer store is selling winter undergarments. It could help with cold weather.

Hi Phil,

How is the weather out there now? Im talking to my filipino friend in Iowa few minutes back and i just lost her. Not sure due to phone connection or something.

Greetings!

We are all the way up to -5F here at noon time. Got another 4 to 6 inches of snow forcast for tonight. Had 5 inches on Monday. Running out of room to pile it next to the driveway already.

Oh Well, spring is on the way and the days are getting longer!!

Most important though is that the love of my life will be here in a few short months.

GWN

[edp333 9]

We are few hours away from Des Moines in Illinois. We delayed the flight a couple weeks so Meryll would arrive in mid April. This allowed her to adjust to the cold weather more gradually through summer and fall. I had a down coat, gloves, hat, scarf, long underwear, and sweats ready for her arrival.

[PhiLandShiR 18]

We are few hours away from Des Moines in Illinois. We delayed the flight a couple weeks so Meryll would arrive in mid April. This allowed her to adjust to the cold weather more gradually through summer and fall. I had a down coat, gloves, hat, scarf, long underwear, and sweats ready for her arrival.

I plan to get as much ready in advance as I can too. I am about 45 minutes West of the Quad Cities. We might be close...

I am planning to have Shirr arrive mid to late March so its a bit nicer here at that time. She wants to see snow really bad and make a snowman so March should have good snow for doing that. And its all gone in a few weeks and then its Sping!!

GWN

[B&Gie 0]

Well I have a bit of experience with this, and we get similar winters here in maine with a month or two of sub zero temps. Spent some time with my fiance in Europe recently. We took one or two pics indoors of me in a tshirt and her in a winter coat. That's what she was wearing around the house when the fleece wasn't enough. Here's what I'd get. it might seem like overkill but I've never seen anyone so cold while wearing normal winter clothes, and it was barely even freezing. I can hardly imagine what she'd be like with going from 30 degrees to -20. And for those of you who think snow is cold, it isn't. Cold is when it's too cold to snow....makes freezing feel downright warm. Personally I'm gonna try to get out of here before arrives. She didn't much care for the cold and I'm tired of it myself.

Electric blanket

Long Johns

fleece pants

fleece shirts/sweaters(multiple, so she can layer them...indoors)

normal coat

great big fluffy down coat, as thick and long as you can find

snow pants

fleece neck warmer or balaclava

hats. one normal and one super thick wool

good gloves, and maybe even mittens 'cause they're warmer.

good big waterproof boots

warm slippers

tech wicking socks

thick wool socks

nice leather waterproofable boots dressy boots for around town

big waterproof snow boots for ploding through snow

those little elastic crampons for you can quickly slip on over your boots

That's everything I can think of. Probably not all completely necessary, but most of it would be get used and appreciated.

[PhiLandShiR 18]

Well I have a bit of experience with this, and we get similar winters here in maine with a month or two of sub zero temps. Spent some time with my fiance in Europe recently. We took one or two pics indoors of me in a tshirt and her in a winter coat. That's what she was wearing around the house when the fleece wasn't enough. Here's what I'd get. it might seem like overkill but I've never seen anyone so cold while wearing normal winter clothes, and it was barely even freezing. I can hardly imagine what she'd be like with going from 30 degrees to -20. And for those of you who think snow is cold, it isn't. Cold is when it's too cold to snow....makes freezing feel downright warm. Personally I'm gonna try to get out of here before arrives. She didn't much care for the cold and I'm tired of it myself.

Electric blanket

Long Johns

fleece pants

fleece shirts/sweaters(multiple, so she can layer them...indoors)

normal coat

great big fluffy down coat, as thick and long as you can find

snow pants

fleece neck warmer or balaclava

hats. one normal and one super thick wool

good gloves, and maybe even mittens 'cause they're warmer.

good big waterproof boots

warm slippers

tech wicking socks

thick wool socks

nice leather waterproofable boots dressy boots for around town

big waterproof snow boots for ploding through snow

those little elastic crampons for you can quickly slip on over your boots

That's everything I can think of. Probably not all completely necessary, but most of it would be get used and appreciated.

Excellent list.

I will plan on getting as much as I can before she gets here.

I have found that buying clothes is almost impossible as she is such a tiny girl. I got shirts once before in the smallest size I could find and when she sent pics it looked like extra large on her...

[M&C 0]

Well I have a bit of experience with this, and we get similar winters here in maine with a month or two of sub zero temps. Spent some time with my fiance in Europe recently. We took one or two pics indoors of me in a tshirt and her in a winter coat. That's what she was wearing around the house when the fleece wasn't enough. Here's what I'd get. it might seem like overkill but I've never seen anyone so cold while wearing normal winter clothes, and it was barely even freezing. I can hardly imagine what she'd be like with going from 30 degrees to -20. And for those of you who think snow is cold, it isn't. Cold is when it's too cold to snow....makes freezing feel downright warm. Personally I'm gonna try to get out of here before arrives. She didn't much care for the cold and I'm tired of it myself.

Electric blanket

Long Johns

fleece pants

fleece shirts/sweaters(multiple, so she can layer them...indoors)

normal coat

great big fluffy down coat, as thick and long as you can find

snow pants

fleece neck warmer or balaclava

hats. one normal and one super thick wool

good gloves, and maybe even mittens 'cause they're warmer.

good big waterproof boots

warm slippers

tech wicking socks

thick wool socks

nice leather waterproofable boots dressy boots for around town

big waterproof snow boots for ploding through snow

those little elastic crampons for you can quickly slip on over your boots

That's everything I can think of. Probably not all completely necessary, but most of it would be get used and appreciated.

Excellent list.

I will plan on getting as much as I can before she gets here.

I have found that buying clothes is almost impossible as she is such a tiny girl. I got shirts once before in the smallest size I could find and when she sent pics it looked like extra large on her...

My mahal will be arriving here in Alaska next month. It will still be very cold. I will borrow a coat, hat, and gloves to take to the airport when I pick her up to keep her warm just long enough to make it to REI to buy her some things of her own that will fit.

[Dakine 26]

I am not a lady, but I will try to help you.

Move the hell out of Iowa

Hawaii will work!

Hawaii is way to hot for me!!

"Mabeauty". One less malihini in the waves!

[B&Gie 0]

yea like M&C said. Just find her a big old coat for the drive home, and then take her shopping ASAP.....in the kids department

[njaxfl 0]

This post is addressed to all the ladies out there who have been in the States for a while.

The Philippines has no cold weather. Right now here in Iowa, I can set a pail of water on my front step and its frozen in the morning. Its like living in a huge freezer.

I have spent some time in Baguio and its about the coldest place in the Phil's that I can find. And its not really cold...

So, now my question:

How do you gals adapt to cold weather?

Is there anything special I should do to prepare for my love to arrive here?

Its just not possible to crank up the furnace to 80 degrees.

What can I do to make my love comfortable and warm?

GWN

Simple..Do it as what you usually do to keep your self warm...

[PhiLandShiR 18]

My mahal will be arriving here in Alaska next month. It will still be very cold. I will borrow a coat, hat, and gloves to take to the airport when I pick her up to keep her warm just long enough to make it to REI to buy her some things of her own that will fit.

I spent 2 years living in Anchorage AK, I think even on the warmest summer days your honey will be cold...

You may need to also invest in some lights for the short winter days.

GWN