When 43F Feels like 35F
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
October 31, 2019 1:40pm CST
Cold and rainy day here today. The temperature is 43F with a slight rain falling and lots of wind. The northern winds makes it feel like 35F. That is cold. Tonight it will be in the 20 F. I have my winter socks on and a flannel shirt over another shirt.
My Grandmother was big on all of us kids layering our clothes when it got cold. The more layers, the more insulation she would always say. And we had to keep our heads covered. She said that is where our heat came from.
I have read articles that said on cold days, you'll lose a reported 10 percent of your heat from your head, so it's important to keep it covered. I believe that. And of course my Grandmother was always right!
The warmer you are, the less chance of getting sick. A wise lady she was. I miss her every day. What a difference she made in my life. Losing my Mom at 14, she was my rock.
Stay warm for those with cold weather. For those in places like California, enjoy the sunshine.
Sharing a photo from a few years ago. After an ice storm, I snapped this photo of my butterfly deck clock.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
31 Oct 19
Your mom passed away at an early age?
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
31 Oct 19
@CarolDM gee, so young to leave.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Oct 19
@Alexandoy Heart disease they thought.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
1 Nov 19
It's Friday and 40 degrees. Snow forecast for the next 3 days; but it probably won't stick. We're about two miles from the warm Lake Erie. You definitely lose heat through your head. That's why you see old pictures with guys with nightcaps on at night. Have a great day.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
1 Nov 19
This weather front is something else..They just announced a tornado warning for this county. Hope we don't lose power.
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Oct 19
We have wind with the colder temps today. The rain does seem to be gone at least.
@Metsrock69 (3617)
• United States
1 Nov 19
I always try to stay warm but working outdoors it is not easy to do
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Oct 19
Your grandmother sounded like my mother when I was growing up.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89450)
• Rupert, Idaho
1 Nov 19
Sounds cold there, just like it is here! Hopefully you will stay warm though :)
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
31 Oct 19
Sorry your Mother gone so young Carol too RIP
Yes layering helps us to stay warm dear Grandmother is right. Also RIP
It is sunny here today but still quite nippy.
I love that butterfly on your porch:)
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
31 Oct 19
brrr, 'tis been mighty cold'n these parts, no real rain though outside 'f freezin' drizzle. thankfully such's warmed today finally. ice's been fallin' from the tree branches/leaves since 'bout 9 this morn. startles the resident cat, bless her, 's 't hits the roof 'n skylight. still 've a patch 'f icicles out'n the waterfall, but the birds 've been thankful fer such a treat. some e'en took baths (sent chills all o'er me, watchin') durin' the worst 'f the storm.
yepperz, yer granny 'twas correct. i'm a layerin' gal myself 'n most oft 've't least a ball cap 'top my head. can't stand my ears to get cold, so ya might e'en catch me here'n the house with ear muffs, lol.
bless her fer bein' there fer ya, hon. what a tryin' time to lose one's momma fer certain. 
oh, love that clock! don't reckon i've e'er seen one like that? 'tis a beaut!
oh, love that clock! don't reckon i've e'er seen one like that? 'tis a beaut!