Being very cold

[CharlesHarris]

The wind is the real killer and thief of body heat.

At 0 degs. F on a still day I will wear a silk base layer, wool shirt and fleece-lined canvas trousers, with bulky sweater, nylon windbreaker and my Navy watch cap and go for my normal morning walk, perhaps stepping up the pace a little to remain comfortable.

But when the wind chill hits -10 to -20 F I stay indoors and peddle on the exercise bike, watching the blowing snow out the window...

But wet-cold, hovering just above freezing, with wind is by far the worst.

I'd prefer a cold snap with powder snow squeaking under my feet anytime over a blowing UK winter drizzle...