Damn it's cold!

[flamey_mcflame]

I'm bloody still up because I have to start my car one more time, damn "livable" communities. In the brochure, everything was green and people were smiling,walking and playing outdoors. And Mr. Sun was happy and radiating warmth.

[KevanGuy]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

how do they measure windchill anyways? i really hate that term, -30 is -30 no matter what other factors there are, all the wind does is cool things down to -30 faster. and really, what's the point of saying "feels like -47", can anyone here honestly say what -47 feels like? everything under -25 or so all feels the same

http://www.msc.ec.gc.ca/education/wi...ll_chart_e.cfm

[Cheese]

Pussies...quit complaining! Calgary is the best City in the world to live!
Hey...when your downtown today check out them hot chicks in their pretty mini skirts!

[rockstar]

This morning's temperature comes in at minus-Holy Sh********************t degrees celsius; minus-F**************************K! with the windchill.

[GrrlGoalie33]

Sounds like problems with the C-Train again (big surprise). I got to the station, got out of my car, heard the loudspeaker come on, turned around got back in my car and drove into work.

No idea what the announcement was, but I can only imagine...

[rockstar]

Originally Posted by Frankster

Sounds like problems with the C-Train again (big surprise). I got to the station, got out of my car, heard the loudspeaker come on, turned around got back in my car and drove into work.

No idea what the announcement was, but I can only imagine...

Surprised you found a parking spot if you work in the core.

Saw a lot of "LOT FULL" signs on the way in. Luckily I don't have to park down here. Seems like everyone and their offpsring drove today.

[Pagal4321]

C-Train was fine coming in from the NW this morning....surprisingly efficent. The train driver even told everyone to have a nice day and be safe. That got a few laughs out of people around me.

[return to the red]

-35 in Lethbridge right now and that's without any wind.

[Bobblehead]

My neighbour on the corner stretched an extension cord across the road to plug his truck in. I'm not sure how safe that is (it wasn't laying flat - it looked recently uncoiled) but maybe he just plugged it in this morning to get it to start.

[Leeman4Gilmour]

Actual size:

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On a different note, I must give credit where credit is due. The commute during this lovely weather has been extremely uneventful.

[return to the red]

on another note, anybody use those eliminator solar panels from Crappy tire to keep your battery somewhat charged in cold weather? I am leaving for about a week and am thinking about getting one while I leave my car at the airport

[CaptainCrunch]

I've been in the office for over an hour, have the heat blasting, and I can't get warm, its not like I was stuck outside for a long period of time. But I'm shaking and freezing

[return to the red]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I've been in the office for over an hour, have the heat blasting, and I can't get warm, its not like I was stuck outside for a long period of time. But I'm shaking and freezing

Maybe part of that fart from yesterday caught in your colon and froze there, cooling you from the inside out

[4X4]

Originally Posted by return to the red

on another note, anybody use those eliminator solar panels from Crappy tire to keep your battery somewhat charged in cold weather? I am leaving for about a week and am thinking about getting one while I leave my car at the airport

I know that my truck has a minor power drain issue. When I'm gone for significant periods of time I just disconnect the battery.


And this morning my truck started via remote

[I-Hate-Hulse]

My furnace can't get the house warmer than 15 degrees. It's a 2 yr old Carrier. Any quick fixes / tips before I call Arpi's?

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

how do they measure windchill anyways? i really hate that term, -30 is -30 no matter what other factors there are, all the wind does is cool things down to -30 faster. and really, what's the point of saying "feels like -47", can anyone here honestly say what -47 feels like? everything under -25 or so all feels the same

I can honestly say I know what -47 feels like, and it feels different than -25.

[CaptainCrunch]

I've felt true -50 with no windchill, and I have to say, far colder then -50 with the windchill.

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

My furnace can't get the house warmer than 15 degrees. It's a 2 yr old Carrier. Any quick fixes / tips before I call Arpi's?

You have checked the filter I assume?

[pope04]

Never felt -50, but I spent a Christmas Day out in Cochrane in, oh, 1983 and it was in the -40s. I'd take a -20 with an equivalent windchill than the straight -40 any day.

On a side note, am I ever glad I finished my garage this year. I cross-furred R22 Roxul insulation up top. Without firing up the furnace, it was only -7 in the garage this morning.

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Originally Posted by ken0042

You have checked the filter I assume?

Yup, new one 3 months ago. Blower motor doesn't seem to have much oomph.