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cross country skiing is pointless, you may as well strap on some oversized tennis rackets as snow shoes and go trudging through the snow, you'd make more progress and probably end up on your butt less often *lol*

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When it gets to the mid -40s i think boil the kettle and take a cup of boiling hot water outide and throw the water in the air. A spectacular exploding water show! You have to amuse yourself somehow!

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Now, now, you're talking to a Norwegian here. :D Everybody knows all Norwegians can xc-ski before they can walk.

I think I might be adopted. :p

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Tell you one thing.. x-country skiing is NOT meant for smokers! *lol*

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The new wind chill index is based on the loss of heat from the face only - the area of the body that is most exposed to severe winter weather conditions. After conducting some additional research it was decided that wind chill readings would be expressed in temperature like units so that it would be easier to comprehend. The new wind chill index has been adopted by the United States as well ensuring that information will be consistent throughout the majority of North America.

Wind Chill Range Rating Impact
0 to -9 Low Minor increase in discomfort

-10 to -24 Moderate Uncomfortable
Bared skin feels cold
Danger of hypothermia if outdoors for extended periods

-25 to -44 Cold Danger of skin freezing (frostbite)
Remember that the average person's skin begins to freeze at a wind chill of -25
Examine face, fingers, toes, ears and nose for numbness or whiteness
Threat of hypothermia if outdoors for extended periods

-45 to -59 Extreme Exposed skin may freeze in mere minutes
Examine face, fingers, toes, ears and nose for numbness or whiteness
Severe danger of hypothermia if outdoors for long periods
Be prepared to end outdoor activities early or cancel them completely

-60 or colder DANGER! HIGH RISK! Conditions outside are hazardous
Skin left uncovered may freeze in under 2 minutes
If possible stay indoors



Weather Network

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Pointless perhaps (like all exercise?), but at least its a practical winter activity in the relatively flat landscape of Eastern Ontario, I rather enjoy skiing the trails through the woods when I get the chance and its much more fun on the downhill sections that snow shoeing.

I'd feel safer if the skis released on impact like downhill ones, but I've been lucky so far and not broken anything yet. Last years winter was a bit of a disapointment, there was so little snow and it was mostly gone at the weekends so I only got out once:(

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Today i checked the weather and thought 'oh good its only minus 12 this morning'

Ha ha. ONLY minus 12!!!

The daft thing is, it does feel nice outside compared to the last week where its been consistantly between -25 and -30

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If possible? At that sort of windchill I'd stay indoors even if the place was burning and infested with pre-menstrual cobras.

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Good grief! I have yet to experience my first Canadian winter, me thinks I am in for a shock! Its 14 degrees here in Whitby, Ont, I think I am being lulled into a false sense of security somehow!!! :eek:

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Yup.

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Here's the Scottish version:

40 degrees - Californians shiver uncontrollably
People in Scotland sunbathe.

35 degrees-Italian cars won't start.
People in Scotland drive with the windows down.

20 degrees-Floridians wear coats, gloves, and wool hats.
People in Scotland throw on a T-shirt.

15 degrees-Californians begin to evacuate the state.
People in Scotland go swimming.

Zero degrees-New York landlords finally turn up the heat.
People in Scotland have the last bbq before it gets cold.

10 degrees below zero-People in Miami cease to exist.
People in Scotland lick flagpoles.

20 degrees below zero-Californians fly away to Mexico.
People in Scotland throw on a light jacket.

80 degrees below zero-Polar bears begin to evacuate the Arctic.
Scottish Boy Scouts postpone "Winter Survival" classes until it gets cold enough.

100 degrees below zero-Santa Claus abandons the North Pole.
People in Scotland pull down their earflaps.

173 degrees below zero-Ethyl alcohol freezes.
People in Scotland get frustrated when they can't thaw their kegs.

297 degrees below zero-Microbial life start to disappear.
Scottish cows complain of farmers with cold hands.

460 degrees below zero-ALL atomic motion stops.
People in Scotland start saying "chilly, you cald an aw?"

500 degrees below zero-Hell freezes over.
Scottish people support England in World Cup!!!!
:D

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I know a Norwegian verson of that which ends with hell freezing over and them winning the eurovision song contest!

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Feel free anyone to change it to a Canadian version :D

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Change it back, you mean.

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Think you could be correct there :D