The temperatures are gradually creeping down; there’ve been some heavy frosts this week in my area, with the first ice appearing in puddles. There’s been snow in Northern Ireland and in Scotland, and there are some signs of colder weather in the weeks to come – though as yet, they’re not certain.
At this point in the year, it’s worth making sure your winter preparations are in place – food supplies, water, and so on, as well as a car emergency kit. See what state your neighbours are in, too, especially the older folks, and consider putting out some food for wild birds – I’ll be setting up the bird table this coming weekend.
At the moment, although the temperatures haven’t been anything to compare to last year, the wind has been a little bit stronger, and that’s made it feel bitter. Covering skin is the key here, so go for gloves, hats, and scarves, and try to get two layers on; that bit of still air between the two layers of cloth is better insulation than any single thick garment.
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Getting Colder
The temperatures are gradually creeping down; there’ve been some heavy frosts this week in my area, with the first ice appearing in puddles. There’s been snow in Northern Ireland and in Scotland, and there are some signs of colder weather in the weeks to come – though as yet, they’re not certain.
At this point in the year, it’s worth making sure your winter preparations are in place – food supplies, water, and so on, as well as a car emergency kit. See what state your neighbours are in, too, especially the older folks, and consider putting out some food for wild birds – I’ll be setting up the bird table this coming weekend.
At the moment, although the temperatures haven’t been anything to compare to last year, the wind has been a little bit stronger, and that’s made it feel bitter. Covering skin is the key here, so go for gloves, hats, and scarves, and try to get two layers on; that bit of still air between the two layers of cloth is better insulation than any single thick garment.
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