The Singaporean Overseas Crap Box .....
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To be honest, I cannot remember. We've had a number of really cold winters in the past decade.Originally posted by littlestream:MG, was it in '94 or '95, it was so cold, the cows had their ears dropped off due to frost bite. Do you remember that news? Was it in MN or Philadelphia?
Since you're in Canada, shouldn't your winters be even more severe?
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Hee hee.........but depending on which part lah. Toronto still bearable lah. Quebec is colder. And we still have Alberta and those Territories up north.Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:To be honest, I cannot remember. We've had a number of really cold winters in the past decade.
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you forgot Saskatchewan .....Originally posted by littlestream:Hee hee.........but depending on which part lah. Toronto still bearable lah. Quebec is colder. And we still have Alberta and those Territories up north.
one of the few places where -20 below is considered an "okay" winter day ....
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Oops, sorry.Originally posted by Fatum:you forgot Saskatchewan .....
one of the few places where -20 below is considered an "okay" winter day .... 
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ok ! looks like im gonna die when winter comes ! ahaha ! i'm feeling cold already & it's only what 9 deg at night now !Originally posted by Fatum:you forgot Saskatchewan .....
one of the few places where -20 below is considered an "okay" winter day .... -
the body will slowly get used to it don't worry .... come febuary you will be gallaventing around in bermudas and t-shirts when it's like -1 or 0 outside, ...Originally posted by ben1406:ok ! looks like im gonna die when winter comes ! ahaha ! i'm feeling cold already & it's only what 9 deg at night now ! -
Ben, won't die lah. Your dwellings should be well insulated. Just bundle up, remember your mits. Your ears and neck. Keep them warm too. You will gain more experience on winter dressing as you go along. Always check CP24 for weather updates.Originally posted by ben1406:ok ! looks like im gonna die when winter comes ! ahaha ! i'm feeling cold already & it's only what 9 deg at night now !
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Wah, Fatum........very encouraging ley.Originally posted by Fatum:the body will slowly get used to it don't worry .... come febuary you will be gallaventing around in bermudas and t-shirts when it's like -1 or 0 outside, ...
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Originally posted by Fatum:the body will slowly get used to it don't worry .... come febuary you will be gallaventing around in bermudas and t-shirts when it's like -1 or 0 outside, ...
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peeps, please remember to wash your gloves before putting them on again hor ....
pulled out a pair which has been sitting in the closet since last winter ... wore them to school ... now hands are turning red and itchy ..... -
y didnt wash? lucky i washed during the summer....Originally posted by Fatum:peeps, please remember to wash your gloves before putting them on again hor ....
pulled out a pair which has been sitting in the closet since last winter ... wore them to school ... now hands are turning red and itchy ..... -
didn't find the time ....Originally posted by BrUtUs:y didnt wash? lucky i washed during the summer....
*scratch hands .....
got my winter jackets to the dry cleaners though .... -
then better go wash your hand with soap... me still havent wash my winter jacket..Originally posted by Fatum:didn't find the time ....
*scratch hands .....
got my winter jackets to the dry cleaners though .... -
Aiyoh, what kind of gloves you have? How come like that? Well, I've never washed my gloves.Originally posted by Fatum:peeps, please remember to wash your gloves before putting them on again hor ....
pulled out a pair which has been sitting in the closet since last winter ... wore them to school ... now hands are turning red and itchy .....
Anyways, take care Fatum. Go apply some cream. -
getting sick during winter sucks so to all overseas mates, dun get sick...
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I got a few pairs of columbia thinsulates laying around ..,. since i'm slightly allergic to wool ..... i really should go wash them all this weekend, it's starting to hit the 0 mark ....Originally posted by littlestream:Aiyoh, what kind of gloves you have? How come like that? Well, I've never washed my gloves.
Anyways, take care Fatum. Go apply some cream. -
Thanks, Brutus. And you take care too.Originally posted by BrUtUs:getting sick during winter sucks so to all overseas mates, dun get sick...
We get free flu shots here but I've not gone for one. Not comfortable about it.
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with the new bird flu flying around i think the old flu shots will be useless too, no ? ....Originally posted by littlestream:Thanks, Brutus. And you take care too.
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Oh, Columbia is a good brand.Originally posted by Fatum:I got a few pairs of columbia thinsulates laying around ..,. since i'm slightly allergic to wool ..... i really should go wash them all this weekend, it's starting to hit the 0 mark ....
Well, mine is the really thin leather-look alike type. So far okay. I know which one you have. The kinds that get moldy is it? Yikes. Yah, you go wash it all this weekend. Got to prepare bundle-up attire liao.
I got to plant the tulip bulbs this weekend. Hopefully my old bones will cooperate.
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leather gloves aren't really good for much except for looking good ....Originally posted by littlestream:Oh, Columbia is a good brand.
Well, mine is the really thin leather-look alike type. So far okay. I know which one you have. The kinds that get moldy is it? Yikes. Yah, you go wash it all this weekend. Got to prepare bundle-up attire liao.
I got to plant the tulip bulbs this weekend. Hopefully my old bones will cooperate.
why are you planting them now ? ....
you wanting them to bloom only in spring ? .... -
You are right. The flu shots we get will not work for the current bird flu. Aiyoh, I heard the technical/medical terms on City TV lah but cannot remember one. Just know it doesn't work de dio lah.Originally posted by Fatum:with the new bird flu flying around i think the old flu shots will be useless too, no ? ....
You take care too, Fatum and today is last paper right? Wah, shiok ah? Weekend. Can relax or time for next battle? Actually, school is never ending lah. Just see my son can liao. That's why the two months summer break? Aiyoh, let him slack real and proper. In fact, he was operating on S'pore time zone. Time to eat, here, he sleeps. Time to sleeps, he plays. -
nope, still got one more mid-term to go .... after that i can catch up on all the programming assignmentsOriginally posted by littlestream:You are right. The flu shots we get will not work for the current bird flu. Aiyoh, I heard the technical/medical terms on City TV lah but cannot remember one. Just know it doesn't work de dio lah.
You take care too, Fatum and today is last paper right? Wah, shiok ah? Weekend. Can relax or time for next battle? Actually, school is never ending lah. Just see my son can liao. That's why the two months summer break? Aiyoh, let him slack real and proper. In fact, he was operating on S'pore time zone. Time to eat, here, he sleeps. Time to sleeps, he plays.
how old is your son now ? ... -
Yeah, you are right. No, I didn't wear them for vanity reasons. I only have those 'cos I can't imagine driving in those ski gloves.Originally posted by Fatum:leather gloves aren't really good for much except for looking good ....
why are you planting them now ? ....
you wanting them to bloom only in spring ? .... Hubby always asked me to get another pair. Like a really good one that keeps my fingers warm type. Eh, I very frugal lah.
Talk about frugal, hey, C$ gaining strength man!! How? Your parents got sim tia about exchange rate or not? It is now almost the same FX as 1990 which then was 1.5. I think the best time to FX S$ to C$ was 1995. It was almost at par.
Yeah, tulips are spring flowers and they are perennial. I have tulips in my front lawn for the past 6 years. Was out shopping and saw the bulbs on sale. So, bought this lot for my backyard. -
yups ... it's a bit hard on my folks' pockets ... when i pay my tuition it was 1.40 .... but i'm in my final year so the hemorrhage won't last much longer ....Originally posted by littlestream:Yeah, you are right. No, I didn't wear them for vanity reasons. I only have those 'cos I can't imagine driving in those ski gloves. Hubby always asked me to get another pair. Like a really good one that keeps my fingers warm type. Eh, I very frugal lah.
Talk about frugal, hey, C$ gaining strength man!! How? Your parents got sim tia about exchange rate or not? It is now almost the same FX as 1990 which then was 1.5. I think the best time to FX S$ to C$ was 1995. It was almost at par.
Yeah, tulips are spring flowers and they are perennial. I have tulips in my front lawn for the past 6 years. Was out shopping and saw the bulbs on sale. So, bought this lot for my backyard. -
In any case, this is a solid investments. You will reap your returns and I am sure your parents will be very pleased. Sometimes, we don't gain immediately but is accummulated somewhere else.Originally posted by Fatum:yups ... it's a bit hard on my folks' pockets ... when i pay my tuition it was 1.40 .... but i'm in my final year so the hemorrhage won't last much longer ....