Have you started preparing for the winter (summer) ?

Yes, of course, saving energy is every one's responsibilty. Whatever one can do to save energy, whether in a big way or small, will be contributive to the sustainability of the globe !

The weather is really getting cold,dear friends to pay attention to cold warm, wear clothes!!!!!!!!!!

Only 8 degrees ? Oh, that's very nice, cool and refreshing. Yeah, your preparation will be simple ! Here, the temperature goes below zero. The rivers become ice. And, heavy snow at times too.

Oh my...8 degrees is refreshing?? LOL You have to endure below zero? I get too cold when it gets just below freezing

Oh yes, we have to be prepared for the heavy snow, indeed. I may have to get a pair of new snow boots too. You are very well-prepared for the winter then ! That's excellent !

Hello Irene. Here in Canada, the winter gets very severe some times, extreme freezing cold. There will be tons and tons of snow. One has to be prepared for that.

Of course, you have to have the winter clothes prepared. That's what I would do too, and also buy some more clothing if necessary. Have a nice winter !

Yes, I don't know how severe this coming winter is going to be. But, it is better to be prepared than not. So, the furnace is an important facility to be in good order. California would be very nice , indeed.

Hello. You are indeed very well prepared for the winter. Sounds like you have a big house, and need to prepare downstairs and upstairs. Yes, need to have ice melting salt too, as the walkways get pretty icy some times. Thank you for the response.

Weather conditions can be very severe at times. We have to be prepared for freezing and windy conditions too, to be on the safe side. Oh, don't worry, I will be as snug as a bug too ! LOL ! Have a nice winter !

Did not look at your profile, greenline...but am trying to guess the area of Canada, of which you live....by the way you are describing your winters. I grew up in the interior of B.C., so have experienced some mighty ferocious winters...the coldest I can remember is we set a record..(back in the days of Fahrenheit) 63 degrees below! I now live in the Gulf Islands (between Vancouver and Victoria) so the winters are not anything like the interior...but the cold is a very different form, damp, damp cold...hence this is why I reverted to wood heat, as it is such a dry heat! OUr monster is the winds, weather that blow up the Georgia Strait! I love your comment, have a nice winter...as I will try as hard as I can, but being a summer person..it is just one long trial for me..LOL!

Yes, of course, we also have to be very careful of the heat, hot weathers. Do you carry an unbrella every time you go out in the sun ? That would be good !

Yes, I certainly agree with you. That's what I am thinking too. My car tires are getting old too. I should change them to winter tires, to be safer. That may be a bit expensive, but worth doing.

Better safe than sorry!

That's wonderful. I have also done furnace cleaning and replacing filters. I do that regularly before winter comes. Yeah, I know what you mean. It is always hard to be mentally prepared to face the severe winter, isn't it ? Heavy snow and storms !

Diwali Festival time. Oh, that's a wonderful time. I have heard a lot about Diwali celebrated in India. Yes, good to have the warm clothes ready too. Have a nice time !

Thanks. And yes we are all set for the celebrations (of course i am yet to make the sweets, snacks and savories) but the house cleaning, decoration part is almost done..

That is excellent. Yes, it is indeed important to be healthy to face the severe winter. Regular excersizing helps a lot. My favorite way of staying healthy is jogging. I go jogging in the park every evening after I get back home from my work. Wish you good health !

I have been to Jakarta. Yeah, it feels like summer all year round. I was there in the month of July, I think, and there was heavy rain every day. Amazing ! I was not used to that type of weather !

[smiling] I think it is the same with your summer time, but here it is hotter, 30-36 degree celicius. Nowadays, we cannot predict the rainy seasons anymore. It can be a heavy rain all of a sudden in summer time, and cause some flood at certain area. very bad. and at the same time, it will be a heavy dry season at the other island, cause lots of dry and no water and all plants die. And I cannot imagine if I come to your country, I will be frozen immediately. Here, if my sister turn on the AC with 20 degree celcius, I am frozen in no time. But I do really want to feel snow. Wish someday, I can come and stay there :-) Do you think it is necessary to bring the winter clothes from here? in Jakarta, we have some stores that sell a thick clothes for winter. It might be cheaper. But I do not know whether it is really useful to avoid the cold or not.

Hi Mom. You have your house well prepared for the winter. That is very good. Heated mattress would be very comfortable too. Congratulations to you that you own the house now !

Yeah, sounds like there will be tons of snow this year. Very good that you have all the winetr clothings ready. Oh, you've got the hotpot cooker ready too ? That would be so nice to enjoy the cold evenings !!

Oh, you are very thoughtful, taking care of the family. Yes, indeed, winter clothes have to be ready. So, you are prepared to use the woodfired fireplace too. That is indeed excellent !

Yes, chilly winds are coming already. Winter, officially, is just around the corner. We have to brace for that, yes. Freezing temperatures and heavy snow.

Very good that you have your heating system ready and working well. Winters get cold, but it won't be too severe in Florida, I would presume.

Thank you so much for the valuable advices. You are very expeienced with winter conditions. Yes, I will take note of your advices, and I will check what I still need to do.