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lama_drama99 t1_j1z4w2a wrote

No hate to you moving here, but it blows my mind how many people posts asking how to, "deal," with winger because they just moved here and don't know what to expect. Google and research before you move. Look up average Temps the last few years for your area so you have an understanding of what to expect cold wise. Make sure you have a snow brush for your car if you drive. A shovel, salt for walkways is a plus as well, and then most importantly just have warm clothes. A sweatshirt and sneakers aren't going to keep you comfortable when it's 10°f out. Winter boots and a winter jacket at least, and hats and gloves as well. Also, if you aren't used to driving in the snow, don't risk getting into an accident if you don't have the confidence to go out in a storm. If you do NEED to go out, take is slow. Let the ass holes in their lifted Ford trucks speed by you, and you just keep on your way lol

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same-shit-everyday OP t1_j1zbfec wrote

actually i searched those things but i didn’t expect to be here until winter so i didn’t take any winter items with me. and i didn’t know that wet hair can actually freeze lol things like that is suprising me every day and it is hard to learn everything by using google :( thank you

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lama_drama99 t1_j1zlgrw wrote

Where are you from? Lol, pretty much anything that's wet can freeze when temperatures get below 32°f If you don't have warm cloths and winter items, you definitely need to go get them because it does get cold. Snow and ice will depend on where in the state you live, and you can keep an eye on the weather forecast to prepare for storms. I suppose some other valid info would be not to let your home get too cold. If heat isn't run, your pipes can and will freeze, causing a bunch of issues with your water. Fun fact, if your nose is runny or your eye lashes are wet from crying or something, it can freeze just like your wet hair, lol The cold does get cold enough that it can hurt your face too. Gloves and a winter hat are a lofe saver. Don't try and clean snow off your car or shovel a walk way without them. I'll also repeat to be careful when driving. If you aren't comfortable driving in snowy, wet, icey conditions, then don't do it. Black ice can be very dangerous because you can't see it on the roads. If you have any specific questions, let me know. Stay warm and stay safe

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indyaj t1_j1zg0if wrote

Whoa. That's...wow. So when you say "how do I deal with winter " you don't mean "how can I have fun during winter". I don't think I can help you with stuff like "I didn't know my hair could freeze" because I just don't think about things like that anymore.

If you didn't take any winter items with you, you must get some. There are several discussions in this forum on what you need as far as clothing and general winter stuff like shovels, spikes, salt, etc.

Your username does not apply anymore because you're going to have new experiences every day. Treat every day like that and start thinking about things with weather in mind.

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A_SocialRecluse873 t1_j1zlne3 wrote

Yeah be careful not to stare to long. Or spend to much time outside. With the cold temps here your eyes could get frozen shut. Be careful out there

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ecco-domenica t1_j1zw8y6 wrote

not funny

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lama_drama99 t1_j1zwhip wrote

Idk I thought it was pretty funny 🤣🤣 not completely wrong either, if it got cold enough that technically could happen

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ecco-domenica t1_j21tw3i wrote

You're talking to someone from a country near the equator who's never spend a winter in Maine and is earnestly asking for advice. Repeat: not funny. Pretty much the definition of being an asshole.

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lama_drama99 t1_j21uvfo wrote

I answered OP's question and commented multiple times to help them. Also, if you read through, they HAVE been through a winter and seen snow, just not this cold. Also, yes, it is possible for it to get so cold someone's eye could freeze its just not going to be as likely for it to get that cold in Southern Maine.

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NordicReagan t1_j20nbre wrote

Lot's of folks come to Reddit to ask these questions to get a more personal response to their inquiry. Google results for questions are SEO'd to fuck and back you'll basically get the most general of general answers half the time.

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lama_drama99 t1_j20ob1q wrote

But you can still get basic ideas from online and then ask peoples experiences. I'm saying people come on and ask with absolutely no knowledge what so ever, like OP didn't even know wet hair could freeze. I didn't comment to be judgemental, read through the rest of the comments... however, some people do need to just take some time and research BEFORE making a huge life changing move, not after once winters already here. OP also has absolutely no stuff for a winter, which they could have been mildly prepared for if they researched and reached out before hand not last minute once we already had a huge storm.

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same-shit-everyday OP t1_j21l793 wrote

I want to be more clear… I had snowy winters before but they were not like this much cold and icy. I know basic things for preparing winter, i didn’t get any winter items with me so i went to buy new things at last days of fall, i have 3 jackets and 2 boots, a lot of hoodies, 2 pair of gloves, etc… But i’m still freezing… I thought that i didn’t get the good quality ones for this winter. Because i wasn’t expecting that much cold, and i couldn’t imagine the temperatures because i have never experienced it. Because of all of these, i thought i did something wrong and i wanted to figure it out. I’m open to any advice because of that. I thought those things are enough for winter but apparentaly no.

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lama_drama99 t1_j21muzx wrote

OP, you're completely fine, I'm talking in generally because I've seen quite a few posts and comments of other people moving here from warm states and have absolutely no idea what to expect. But, anyone can get some info from Google and then ask other things they may be missing. You've gotten a lot of good feedback in here, and I hope it's been helpful to help you have a warmer, safer winter.

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