skara

Still waiting, waiting, waiting. Husband has a salary offer now for an intra-company transfer, but they're checking references and we're waiting to hear about relocation package. Meanwhile I'm reading up all I can, and gathering information. My previous job as an internet researcher is coming in handy.

So, here's today's question: everyone goes on about the interminable winters, particularly in Alberta. Is there anyone on here who wants to tell me they don't really mind the winter? After the winter you've had, this has to be the best time ever for me to hear the truth.

Souvy

Lots of people don't mind winter (skiiers, snowboarders, skaters, landscapers, travel agents..........).

spaceace

We are none of the above, but I found it nice to have snow for a couple of months (NS).

Not sure how we would feel if it were here for much longer mind

...and it makes spring so much nicer when it arrives

rich07

I don't mind the winter here. We are in Ottawa which hasn't seen too hard a winter though. Yes the temperature has been low, but it honestly doesn't feel as cold here at -10 than it does in the UK at 0. It's all to do with the humidity.

spaceace

yeah, less humidity really does make a lot of difference to how you feel the coldness :-)

Silverdragon102

Don't mind the winters and can say the each winter we have been here has been different

HSJones

In Toronto the winters don't get as bad as some places, but I enjoy the winters. You get used to wrapping up and heading out. More often than not when it's minus who knows what outside, the sun is shining. Bright blue sky really helps the mood

Almost the worst thing is the dryness which leads to me getting static shocks several times a day!

spaceace

Oh my!.....it's not JUST me then LOL - annoying isn't it?

BristolUK

Don't mind winter. Just a shame it snows.

The cold isn't a problem. Finding somewhere to put the snow when you clear it can be. Sometimes.

jericho

This is my third winter, and I looked forward to each of them.
However, this winter in particular has been a pain in the arse. The snow has recently started to melt, but we still have a good 3ft of the stuff on the garden.

nldfc

I enjoy the winter up to a point - good to get out on the snowmobile and all that good stuff but getting tired off it now

What I dont like is just having the 2 seasons going from Winter to Summer then straight back to winter again

spaceace

Really....no fall colours and spring weekend ?

skara

Hallelujah. Thanks everyone, that's comforting. I know the shovelling is a pain in the bum, because I have friends in Canada already, but I just wondered if my love of skiing, ice skating, and being outside when it's so cold it catches in your throat was going to mysteriously disappear. Glad to hear I'm not alone

spaceace

no need to shovel, they sell snow blowers in Canadiantire you know

Souvy

Get a humidifier. They reduce the static a lot. I also sleep better when I use mine.