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03-11-2009, 06:37 PM
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Wow... I'm moving to Minneapolis in September and after reading this thread I'm wondering what attitude I will end up with towards winter. I'm from Toronto, so I expect it to be colder but not too much. I am planning, however, to buy myself the warmest winter jacket I have ever owned in my life! It is my gift to myself for choosing to go to school somewhere colder than where I now live. The parka will cost a small fortune, but I expect it will be worth every penny!!
In terms of outdoor hobbies, I hope to take up cross country skiing. Do people downhill ski much in Minnesota?
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03-11-2009, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Sabine_and_Will
Wow... I'm moving to Minneapolis in September and after reading this thread I'm wondering what attitude I will end up with towards winter. I'm from Toronto, so I expect it to be colder but not too much. I am planning, however, to buy myself the warmest winter jacket I have ever owned in my life! It is my gift to myself for choosing to go to school somewhere colder than where I now live. The parka will cost a small fortune, but I expect it will be worth every penny!!
In terms of outdoor hobbies, I hope to take up cross country skiing. Do people downhill ski much in Minnesota?
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Your attitude to the cold might vary. I don't know. I think Minnesota has the Mesabi Range in the Arrowhead region. I would check this out: http://www.skisite.com/downhillList.cfm?state=MN |
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03-11-2009, 06:56 PM
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I'd rather be fishing
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Originally Posted by Sabine_and_Will
Wow... I'm moving to Minneapolis in September and after reading this thread I'm wondering what attitude I will end up with towards winter. I'm from Toronto, so I expect it to be colder but not too much. I am planning, however, to buy myself the warmest winter jacket I have ever owned in my life! It is my gift to myself for choosing to go to school somewhere colder than where I now live. The parka will cost a small fortune, but I expect it will be worth every penny!!
In terms of outdoor hobbies, I hope to take up cross country skiing. Do people downhill ski much in Minnesota?
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There are a few decent ski areas, some marginal ones and Lutsen which is pretty good. |
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03-11-2009, 10:44 PM
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update: March 11, temperature -1 F, yes, I repeat MINUS ONE. this is in minneapolis. It's a good experience to be here for a couple of years.
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03-11-2009, 11:33 PM
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update: March 11, temperature -1 F, yes, I repeat MINUS ONE. this is in minneapolis. It's a good experience to be here for a couple of years.
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I'm so jealous. It's 55F here, and it was up in the 80's on Monday. It's too soon for summertime!  |
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03-12-2009, 05:50 AM
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I'm so jealous. It's 55F here, and it was up in the 80's on Monday. It's too soon for summertime! |
I hope you're being sarcastic. |
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03-12-2009, 09:32 AM
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update: March 11, temperature -1 F, yes, I repeat MINUS ONE. this is in minneapolis. It's a good experience to be here for a couple of years.
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Looks like it's -2 F now. But on the bright side....it's sunny! And it will be 44 F on Sunday. |
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03-12-2009, 10:19 AM
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I hope you're being sarcastic.
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No, not really. But I've commented on that before. I much prefer cold weather to weather in the 90's, and I miss MN winters. |
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03-12-2009, 11:09 AM
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What about Texas to Minnesota? Is there anyone that has found a conversion from the Humid Subtropics to the Cold Continental temps doable?
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03-12-2009, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pirate_lafitte
For some reason, I would like when the temperatures drop to minus 8 Fahrenheit. Cold weather does me very good. It makes me feel invigorated. The weather turned warm in Georgia this week and I keep sweating. Today temps were in the 60's. Still, cold temps would help.
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Like I said, its nice on a micro-scale, like coming from someone from Georgia, -8 might not seem bad. However, this winter has been harsh, and its not even slightly fun trying to deal with negative temps for over 4 months. |
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