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Old 10-08-2007, 12:33 PM
 
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Thanks everyone for your valuable input. tfox, it sounds like you think a body adjusts physiologically over time. . . Jazzlover, it sounds like you think feeling cold is more of a matter of temperament. I think I'd have to go with the jogging suit under my dress (lol thunderbird) and a lot of lotion and nasal spray (thanks for the tip Mike) before I'd bug out. :O Sounds to me from these responses that there isn't a whole lot to bug out about in the Front Range (thanks for the clarification, Wing). But I'm hoping I'll develop thicker skin or something over time. Either that or hopefully my bubble will insulate me.
Wusses? When I lived in Gunnison years back, we would be wondering around with just a wool sweater for outerwear when it finally would get up to zero on some days. Admittedly, the wind seldom blew there when it was that cold and the sun was usually shining. When the temp finally got up to 32 F. in the spring the co-eds at the college would go sunbathing in bikinis outside on the south side of the dorm. Of course, most of them were "natives" used to the winter weather.

As to shopping, most women's "fashion" type shoes and boots are pretty much worthless in snow or ice. Sorrels rule then.
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Old 10-08-2007, 12:54 PM
 
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I don't know what Sorrel Rule is. I did a google on it and found a great site for Sorel snow boots though! Thank you Jazz!
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Old 10-08-2007, 01:02 PM
 
Location: Crazy, crowded, smoggy L.A.
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I have a pair of Sorrels! Love 'em. They're about 10 years old. Very sturdy, warm and comfy. My DD stepped on a patch of "ice" (turned out to be a foot deep puddle) in her Ughs a few winters back in the parking lot of a ski slope. That didn't work out so well for her.
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Old 10-08-2007, 01:11 PM
 
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I don't know what Sorrel Rule is. I did a google on it and found a great site for Sorel snow boots though! Thank you Jazz!
Sorry for the mis-spelling.

Winter redneck fashion statement?

Sorel boots (or pointy-toed galoshes that fit over your cowboy boots)

Carhartt coveralls

Pendleton wool shirt (western, preferably)

Jeans sprayed with Scotchgard (yeah, wool pants are better, but--hey!--we're sweaty rednecks)

"Gimme" wool/polyester hat advertising favorite automobile, farm implement, or sports team.

"Gimme" insulated vest to wear under Carhartts, or wear for light coat when it's above zero or so.

Insulated work gloves (in case you have to change semi-bald snow tire on pickup)

PS--Yes, I must be a redneck--I have all this stuff . . .
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Old 10-08-2007, 01:57 PM
 
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Great ideas!
I think we just need to take Jazzlover shopping with us...
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Old 10-08-2007, 02:06 PM
 
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ca2co08, This will be my first winter in CO after a move from CA, too. When visiting and house hunting last January it was 20 F and sunny. I had on a thin turtleneck, sweater, and ski jacket. By mid day I was peeling off layers. The realtor was in a long sleeved blouse and leather jacket. She might have had on a sweater vest.
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Old 10-08-2007, 02:17 PM
 
Location: Las Flores, Orange County, CA
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Great ideas!
I think we just need to take Jazzlover shopping with us...
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Old 10-08-2007, 02:32 PM
 
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LOL Charles!
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Old 10-08-2007, 02:37 PM
 
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What are the best type of shoes to get? I walk to the lightrail from where I live & then I have about a half a block walk to where I work from where the lightrail drops me off. Is there a worry for ice? Would boots work? I can always carry my "office" shoes but I'd rather not break my neck wearing the wrong shoes.
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Old 10-08-2007, 06:47 PM
 
Location: Foot of the Rockies
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What are the best type of shoes to get? I walk to the lightrail from where I live & then I have about a half a block walk to where I work from where the lightrail drops me off. Is there a worry for ice? Would boots work? I can always carry my "office" shoes but I'd rather not break my neck wearing the wrong shoes.
Most days you would be fine wearing athletic shoes, loafers or anything else. A few days a year, you will need boots. Ice depends on how well the walks get shoveled, but after a day or two the snow and ice are usually gone except in very unusual circumstances.
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