Brrrrr!

[blamebrampton]

Dear England,
I have found your cold!

Do you mind if we hold onto it for a little longer? as everyone is looking great in their scarves and the local homeless are well-rugged.

I don't remember the last Sydney 5 degree morning (I am in what is referred to as the coastal strip, despite being a few miles from any seawater.) The only downside is that it leads to being stuck in bed with cats pressed against the legs for warmth -- theirs rather than mine -- and god forbid one should wish to turn over!

Anyway, do enjoy the warmth, and be sure to send it home around August. Though if you would like to keep a bit in reserve for December and January, I am sure that no one here would mind!

XXX
B

Comments

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Sorry! I forgot you chaps were so much more extreme, yet with similarly awful insulation. I think Melburnians should be able to store some of their insane summer days to take the edge of the winters.

[blindmouse.livejournal.com]

It's half past two in the afternoon and 9 degrees outside, D. My delicate Australian sensibilities can't deal with this :(

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Double everything! T-shirts, tights, even gloves. It seriously makes a massive difference: not only is there more between you and the outside, there are more layers of insulating air trapped. And shoes with thick soles. If you have none, pop in an inner sole. It keeps your feet insulated from the ground temps, which are dismal. Also, obviously, hat!

And if you are wearing two or three layers of tights, play around with some colours and textures. Black sheer over red opaque looks great, then throw a fishnet on top and it's even better!