Minor side effect of wildfires

[Hosakawa Tito]

Just curious, how cold does it get there? Maybe I'm just lucky, but I've never experiented those problems, even if it get really dry during the winter (always annoying when all metal you tuch gives static shocks). Or is it if you stay outside for long periods when the temperature drops?



One way to increase inside humidity is to use a plant spryer and spray around a bit.

Our winter temperatures can fluctuate dramatically. From highs up to 70F to -10F. We generally don't get prolonged below freezing temperatures for more than 2-3 weeks. Once Lake Erie freezes over the lake effect snow machine is shut down and moisture levels really drop. I used to supplement my natural gas baseboard heat with a woodstove, but stopped burning wood because the super-dry heat it produced really bothered my step-children and I. My fair skin is also naturally on the dry side anyway, and of course my diabetes contributes to that too. I do spend a lot of time outside and get wind & sunburned even in winter. I buy sunscreen and moisturizing lotion in 55 gallon drums.

[Kadagar_AV]

Whimps...

I've spent 2 weeks out in the bush without even a damn tent between -40 and -53 farenheit...

*on the plus side, you learn to eat VERY fast*

[Samurai Waki]

The last time I've ever said "now this is cold" was when I was couped up in a Cabin surviving a blisteringly cold -72 Fahrenheit (Actually it was about -55 F but Wind Chill made it feel 17 F Colder) three days wrought on by the Russian's Secret Siberian Front Machine.

[Koga No Goshi]

Sigh. Bleeding again. And seriously, I never get nosebleeds. Ever.

[Kadagar_AV]

try taking a bath a day, your pores will soak up water.

to avoid nosebleeds, you can take an empty perfume bottle (or something like it, those thingys you ise for flowers also works), fill it with water, and spray up the nose.

[Koga No Goshi]

try taking a bath a day, your pores will soak up water.

to avoid nosebleeds, you can take an empty perfume bottle (or something like it, those thingys you ise for flowers also works), fill it with water, and spray up the nose.

This is starting to sound kinky but I'm willing to try anything at this point. It is REALLY distracting to worry all day if my nose is just running a little or I'm bleeding on myself.

[Kadagar_AV]

It gets kinkier.. I just remembered another trick, I never used it as i didnt have much problems, but I know other said it was great.

Use oil (olive oil or whatever) and smear your nose with it, a few times a day...

No, this has not boiled down to "Let's make koga do stupid things and see if he falls for it", I know this works;)

[Ironside]

I've gotten a couple of nosebleeds, and have definitely gotten cracked lips in the winters in Vermont. The temperature there will get down to -5 or -10 degrees Fahrenheit at some point for a week or so most winters, and otherwise it is usually hovering between -5 and maybe 5 or 10 degrees Fahrenheit. -5 and -10 are something like -20 and -25 Celsius, though that's just off the top of my head, I suggest an internet converter if that seems way off.

I'm familiar with cracked lips, even if I personally don't really suffer that problem. Got the same temperatures on a warm winter, but the colder ones drops down to about -20 F, or -30 C. New year's eve is a classic for that one, it's either very cold or warm (about 20 F, -5 C).

I used to supplement my natural gas baseboard heat with a woodstove, but stopped burning wood because the super-dry heat it produced really bothered my step-children and I. My fair skin is also naturally on the dry side anyway, and of course my diabetes contributes to that too. I do spend a lot of time outside and get wind & sunburned even in winter. I buy sunscreen and moisturizing lotion in 55 gallon drums.

I guess there's something of these things that causes it. Funny about the sun, we are somewhat lacking that during december/january. That pale excuse that's up for a few hours a days doesn't give any heat, in fact you want it cloudy as it's less cold then.

The last time I've ever said "now this is cold" was when I was couped up in a Cabin surviving a blisteringly cold -72 Fahrenheit (Actually it was about -55 F but Wind Chill made it feel 17 F Colder) three days wrought on by the Russian's Secret Siberian Front Machine.

Now that is cold, personal record is -46F, or -43,5C, but with the wind chill, it was -60F or -52C. It's pretty close to the border of what the city can handle. Is it in Alaska?

Kadagar, is it military tips you remember? I suspect that the tenting wasn't that volounteered.

[KukriKhan]

Re: nosebleed prevention/reduction. Vitamin C. Especially taken as a liquid (citrus juices). Works for me. The wife is more suceptible, and uses Kadagar's olive oil solution, or vitamin E (liquid) to lubricate.

[Kralizec]

Dang...and to think that I always complain about the weather here

Good luck to all Californians (and other areas affected)

[Kadagar_AV]

Koga, whenever I disagree with you now, I can just say "well, at least I'm not the one poking my nose". Did it help btw? :)

Ironside, indeed. If not forced I would never be out in such cold weather, and I would for sure bring a tent;) Digging down in the snow, cuddling up with your mate can sound all "brokeback mountain" charming, but trust me, it's hell;)

Kukri, indeed, vitamins are ALWAYS good, to bad people only realise when there is something obviosly wrong (like, when they get the flu or whatever). I make sure to get the vitamins and minerals I need every day if I'm able, and I am almost never sick:)