Other states, other lives, other souls

In Minnesota winters, we have a mix of three elements: snow, sun, and cold. We don’t get all three together very much.  If there is fresh snow, it may be cloudy, grey and not too cold. If there is not much snow, it may be not too cold and bleak skies.  If it’s below zero, you are likely to have blazing sun, snow or little snow.  Right now we have super cold, brilliant sun and tepid snow, enough to look snowy, but not really skiable without help.

Those of you from warmer climes may not appreciate what below zero has to offer and why anyone in their right mind would choose to go out in it.  My husband Phil, he of all wearables for outside adventures, would like to show you why and how.  Try it, especially at sundown, and you will have bragging rights to your friends in (your southern city here).

This is a short video and since I am using the cheaper version of WordPress, you must go to my YouTube channel to see it. Here it is: Below zero Phil

One thing he forgot to mention, but very important, is the buff. Worn as a head covering or a neckwarmer, it is his signature dress.  If you are lacking in the hair department, it is a must in frigid weather. When you watch the video, notice the loud crunching noise when he walks. This is what snow sounds like when it is below zero. For those of you oriented to celsius, rather than farenheit, the – 12 he mentions in farenheit is equal to -24 celcius.