My (Steve’s) dad lives in Florida in the winter. I remember various times talking with him and asking about the weather. He’d tell me that it was really cold – it had gotten into the 50′s! I remember sitting there in Maine in the 10 degree weather and thinking, that’s not even close to being cold.
Now, we are in Costa Rica. And the wind is blowing and it got into the 50′s here last night. With no heat in the houses here, that means low 60′s inside. And you guessed it, we’re feeling a bit cold. I know, no sympathy from the northern folks. That’s ok. Even though there is no heat and you can’t close the windows completely, we have sweaters and blankets so we’re surviving just fine. And in a couple of days it will be back in the 70′s and 80′s. But I have a new understanding of my Dad’s point of view. Yes, “cold” is a relative term.
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You’re right…no sympathy, it’s 22 degrees here!
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I can see how 50 degrees inside would feel cold. even “us northern folk” Who had a thermometer read 6 degrees this morning, still keep the heat on. Glad to hear that your finding ways to stay warm. They have tanning beds here for those who want to pretend its summer. perhaps they could put freezer beds in central America for those who would like to experience New England.
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