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The thermometer this morning read 45 degrees and briefly opened the door and confirmed that it was not the type of weather that would demand Speedos, cheap polyester Hawaiian shirts and crock. And I just moved here.
Do the local have issues on how to cover their bodies according to the weather? That was not the case when I lived here last.
Semi-retired like Vito Corleone before the heart attack. Consiglieri to J.Kb and AWA. I lived in a Gun Control Paradise: It sucked and got people killed. I do believe that Freedom scares the political elites.
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Don’t feel so bad. I woke up this morning and it was 45 degrees here in sunny central Florida. Headed for a high of 72.
We are supposed to start hitting lows in the 30s by midweek
The opposite is true in upstate NY. In the summer, wild eyed talking heads on the evening broadcast will caution you to remain hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and be mindful of vulnerable loved ones when the temperatures get above 90. I mean I get that it’s a little rarer for temps to get into the 90’s here, but it’s laughable considering it gets that hot for months at a time in a place like Florida and life goes on just fine.
I love it when they cancel athletic events in Britain to prevent heat exhaustion when the temps are in the low 70s. That’s only a few degrees above sweater weather in Florida! They should try watching high school football teams in the South practicing in August!
Its just more “time fillers” inane bullshit to fill up dead air time…. Like the morning “news” shows telling you how to load a dishwasher… AND have you met people???? Some ARE that fukkin dumb. Like owners manuals telling you not to drink battery contents…..dumb and sue happy, America on tv.
“Time fillers”, because Heaven forbid they actually report relevant news!
Locals? No.
The California transplants? Absolutely
Just another instance showing of the dumbing down of the American public –
translation = All Y’all are too stupid to properly dress yourselves, so we (the media) will tell you what to wear.
Here in the wilds of Idaho, most folks can figure out how to dress for the weather. Admittedly, weather changes can be swift in spring and summer going from a light jacket is fine to my god where’s my Arctic parka in a few hours, but we’re used to that. That said one of the local stations gives a morning school bus stop clothing recommendation for the kiddos.
Damn, spring and fall. Can’t even blame auto corrupt.
This reminds me of the old Grand Avenue cartoon “it’s so cold I saw a teenager wearing a jacket”
Bus stops weren’t an issue since we mostly lived walking distance from the schools and walking or biking keeps you warm.
The transition is what gets me, by January 40 degrees feels mild but right now it feels chilly and our daughter was wearing a down jacket and shorts to walk the dog.
They do this in Portland, OR, too. The local FOX affiliate calls it an “outfitter’s guide” or some such; they even have cute animations of whoever is reporting the weather putting on whatever outer garments they’re recommending (anyone interested can search “Fox 12 Oregon weather” on the YouTube and see their weather forecasts).
It’s like they’re expecting viewers who aren’t even from Oregon. Seriously, it comes down to three questions:
– Is it between September and May?
– Is it between November and February?
– Is it raining now or does it look like it’s going to rain?
If the answer to the first two questions is “yes” (winter), wear a thick coat and pack an umbrella if the coat isn’t waterproof. If the answer to the first is “yes” but the second is “no” (spring and fall), wear a sweater and pack a rain jacket. Otherwise, wear sunglasses … and pack a rain jacket.
(The third question doesn’t matter — it’s western Oregon; always assume rain is on the horizon.)
Most of us had this figured out by the time we were in third grade.