Holiday, Temps and Sister
@nanette64 (20364)
Fairfield, Texas
December 17, 2017 9:39am CST
I left Nebraska many years ago because of the blizzards and freezing temps; that would usually last from Halloween through to sometimes the end of April. You would think that the middle of "Texas" would be a good, warm spot wouldn't you? Well no.
For the entire holiday week it 'might' get up to 40 degrees (4.4 celsius) as the high and 20 degrees (-6.6 celsius) at night. Now mind you, my sister will be visiting for Xmas and since she is 100 pounds (45.36 kilograms) overweight, she thinks turning on the heat is ridiculous.
So I will be sitting here with socks and furry slippers, a heavy sweater and jeans, probably my furry robe and more than likely a pair of earmuffs for the duration of her visit. Gloves will be out of the question but I can put my hands in the pockets of the furry robe.
Her normal visit time before she quit working was 3 days at the maximum. Now I don't know. So either she will kill me or I'll kill her and wind up in jail. If you don't hear from me on the 28th, start sending bail money.
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@JamesHxstatic (29293)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Dec 17
Did you get what my dad used to call a "blue norther?"
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
17 Dec 17
@nanette64 What a terrible ordeal and on your birthday too.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
@marlina I know right? Craziest thing I ever experienced.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
17 Dec 17
I sure hope so @marlina . I don't ever remember Xmas & jail being synonymous with each other. 
@rebelann (111282)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Dec 17
The way I see it is if I visit with someone, family or otherwise, I simply have to make due with what ever heating or cooling they normally do. So, why should you freeze because your sister is visiting? You could tell her to bring a bathing suit in case it's too warm for her.
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@rebelann (111282)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Dec 17
Well, @nanette64 she's pretty lucky she doesn't have to pay for a hotel room, right?
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
I'm surprised she hasn't suggested it @rebelann . 
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
LOL @rebelann , now that's a good one.
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@LadyDuck (459509)
• Switzerland
18 Dec 17
@nanette64 It's horrible being in a cold house, your feet get cold, your nose and hands seem to be pieces of ice.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
@LadyDuck I know. I always say my nose feels like a Popsicle.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
Chin up with a warm scarf wrapped around it @amadeo .
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
I've thought about mentioning that (weight) to her; especially when she sits there using a piece of paper as a FAN @just4him . It's aggravating as all get out. Particularly when I have a box fan and an oscillating fan pointed directly at her and a ceiling fan going at the same time. Geez, seriously????
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
19 Dec 17
@just4him Yes, she does and she 'knows' it but she uses every excuse in the book on why she can't lose weight.
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@just4him (307356)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Dec 17
@nanette64 She's got a problem.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
25 Dec 17
I've lived in California all my life. It will be 65F tomorrow in Paso Robles. I remember Christmases when it's been 90F. I think 65 is about right for the season here. I see your predicament. Hubby is sick and either too hot or too cold. I'm adjusting until he gets better.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
25 Dec 17
Oh dang on the hubby not feeling well @bagarad . I'll take the 65 degrees; send me some.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
I think I will @jaboUK and watch her melt.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49141)
• United States
17 Dec 17
I hope that you will be able to stay warm. Do you have an electric blanket ?
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
I don't, but I just remembered that I do have a really warm Bunny Suit (without the ears of course) @Tampa_girl7 .
@1creekgirl (40635)
• United States
17 Dec 17
Visits by relatives csn sure be stressful. I hear the Christmas turkey in the slammer might be skunk meat. Just sayin'
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
Ooooo-la-weeeee; skunk meat don't sound good to me, that's for sure @1creekgirl .
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
I just might, maybe she'll leave sooner @sallypup . I know right? Texas weather; ya just never know.
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
Why thank you @sol_cee . Hopefully it won't be necessary. 
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
17 Dec 17
I am sorry but that is your home! You keep it to the temp you are comfortable, give her a a pair of thongs and a couple bandaids so she wont over heat.
My sister lives in a small place and her house is hot, I live in a big house and its around 70, to her this is cold so she wears extra clothes but never tells me to cut up the heat and I would never tell her to turn hers off. Its just wrong.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
Even her 2 dogs that come with her are bundled up on their beds @andriaperry . Now that should tell her something. Poor doggies; they must be miserable at home.
@dgobucks226 (34434)
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17 Dec 17
I feel your lack of warmth! Or as my favorite Jedi would put it.....
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
Love that Jedi @dgobucks226 . And yeah, skin and bones are not conducive to the movement of shivering.
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@MALUSE (69409)
• Germany
17 Dec 17
Thank you for adding Celsius as well!
The only solution I can see is for you to put on weight so that you won't feel the cold. Your sister must be able to tell you how to do it. :-)
You can let your sister sit in the cold living-room and stay in the warm kitchen during her visit. If she grumbles, tell her something about doctor's orders to avoid the cold. This would be a pardonable white lie.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
You're welcome (celsius) @MALUSE . Yeah, I think my sister is into pies, cakes, fried foods, lots of chocolate.....now I could go for the chocolate part. I like that little, white lie.
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Dec 17
She's 2 hours away @Wogiam , so distance wouldn't make much of a difference. Darn it.
