Jeannie in NJ Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I tried to set this up as a poll, but I don't think it worked. ANyway, give me cold weather anytime over hot weather. I grew up In North Texas, flat land, no trees. I hated the hot weather. I love snow and will walk in the winter, no matter hold cold it gets. When it is hot, I don't want to even stir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Yeah, I didn't move to Maine for the heat. I think the high today was 96. This after almost 100 yesterday. I'm miserable. Instead of record highs like today, I'd much rather see record lows. I could get into 55F weather about now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakids Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Your poll is up there for me to see. It is a hard choice but I had to pick hot. This is going to depend on context for me. In general, if someone asked me if I want a particular day to be hot or cold then I will pick hot. However, I do enjoy some winter and probably wouldn't want to be somewhere it is only hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I'll take hot over cold any day. Cold is painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I do NOT like winter. Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I've tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. There is more to this Frost poem, but you can look it up. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I grew up in western Canada, and while I didn't love the -40 C weather, I would absolutely choose cold over hot. I hate HOT. Add humidity and I actually cry real tears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Cold. I'm in upstate NY where we get really cold. But you can wear more clothes and keep moving and it's fine. It's easier to heat a space than cool it. Cold doesn't make me feel sick or exhausted or irritable. I can barely stand our summers. I can't imagine somewhere really hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 couldn't vote there was no other. :toetap05: I have never really been in really cold and don't like really hot. it could all be a mater of perspective though. Really hot for me is anything over 40 oC 39 Oc and down is pleasant. the coldest we get is 0oC and that is only for about an hour or so on a frosty morning. daytime temp in winter is between 9-19 oC with only a very few days ( maybe 5 days ) below 10 oC. So I am thinking that is not what you mean by really cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Cold. I can always put on more clothes. And cold doesn't make me feel nasty and dirty and sweaty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I don't care for extremes on either end, but if I had to choose one over the other, I would choose really hot weather. After some really hot temps, we've had a week or so of very mild summer weather here. It's been raining daily for almost a week, and the highs have been in the 60's and low 70's. Yesterday, the kids and I wore sweaters outside. I'm enjoying it while it lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I much prefer hot. When it's cold outside, it doesn't matter what I put on- I'm cold to the bone and can't warm up. If it's hot, I'm lucky enough to have central air, or we could go to the pool, or turn a hose on, or go somewhere else with a/c. I tend to feel colder than most people, though. I won't wear shorts or want to go to the pool unless it is over 90 because, really, I'd be kind of cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hot! I hate cold weather, I just want to curl up and sleep until spring. Thankfully, we have relatively short and relatively mild winters :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Cold, you always put more on but you can only take so much off :) besides I like hot baths, not cold ones like I have to take now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Yeah, I didn't move to Maine for the heat. I think the high today was 96. This after almost 100 yesterday. I'm miserable. Instead of record highs like today, I'd much rather see record lows. I could get into 55F weather about now. Maybe you should move to GA--it was 86F today and it's supposed to get up to 90F here tomorrow. As to the OP, I chose stay inside. I grew up in HI; I don't like extreme weather. But if I had to choose between hot or cold I'd choose cold because I have come to prefer wearing pants and sweaters rather than shorts and tshirts. And because there aren't mosquitoes and no-see-ums biting me every second. Which is why I chose stay inside. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I've always said I preferred cold, but since living in the desert, I think my internal temperature has changed a little. I freeze during our winters, and they aren't that cold. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I'm not fond of extremes in either direction, but if I had to choose I would choose hot. I would rather be in Tucson in the summer, than up here in the winter. Unfortunately, I don't really get to choose, and I will have to live with my -40 temperatures that we get in the winter. We were just over 30C today (about 90F) and that is about where I love it. I'll spend the whole day outside on these type of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Maybe you should move to GA--it was 86F today and it's supposed to get up to 90F here tomorrow. As to the OP, I chose stay inside. I grew up in HI; I don't like extreme weather. But if I had to choose between hot or cold I'd choose cold because I have come to prefer wearing pants and sweaters rather than shorts and tshirts. And because there aren't mosquitoes and no-see-ums biting me every second. Which is why I chose stay inside. ;) That's what my mom said. It was hotter here yesterday than there. It is supposed to drop back down to a more reasonable temp soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Wimpy North Texan here. I hate the cold and the hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Neither!! I want it to be 75 all the time. With no bugs. No snakes either. And plenty of rain (at night) and sun in the day. Low humidity (so my curly hair doesn't frizz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Ok, there doesn't have to be snow, but any temps above 74 are already too warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Definitely - stay inside no matter what the weather. The high heat, humidity and air quality warnings we've had all week basically means I can barely breathe when I'm outside. Inside with the central air on is the only place to be. When it's really cold, especially cold and damp, my bones ache. Especially the previously broken wrist, foot and fingers, the bad knees. And breathing in the cold air makes me feel wheezy. Sitting inside, under my blanket, wearing a hoody and fuzzy socks is the only place to be. Allergy induced asthma = stay inside all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I voted for ice cream. :) I LOVE hot weather. I dislike being cold. I prefer being outside either way, but I whine less when I'm warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I'd much rather be in 108 than -12. (I've been in temps at both extremes in the last few years.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hot. Love hot, not so happy in the cold. I even do Hot Yoga all year. I am already dreading fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hmmmm... I wilt in the heat, but I'm not too fond of our winters either. It's more because of the darkness than the cold though. In the summer, we tend to forget about the short dreary days when it gets dark out before dinner because we would like it to be cooler out. I do hate being hot and sticky, and I never thought I'd be the one to say this, but I think I might actually take the heat over those short dark depressing winter days. Have we all forgotten the February blahs just because a heat wave hit? It was BAD for me this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I have fond memories of snowy winters as a child in rural Idaho. One winter at Great Lakes Naval Training Center disabused me of the charm of such winters when you are the one who must shovel the snow. I grew up in the Texas Panhandle, so we got all the weather in one place (and sometimes in the same week!). I have lived year round in Central Florida and have lived in coastal towns for fair stretches (Yokusuka, Japan, and Virginia Beach, Virginia). Much as I loath and detest and do not look forward to the heat of summer in Arizona, I'll take it in a New York minute over Northern winters, humid summers, or the hazards of tornado and hurricane seasons. There are a few weeks of unpleasant humidity during monsoon season here, but all in all the winters make up for it. I do like the real open desert better than the extreme summer of the urban heat sink in the Phoenix valley, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I prefer cold ... Like between 20 and 60 F. This winter I think it got down below -20 F and when the wind picked up it got pretty ridiculous to even get the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I prefer cold. This heat just saps every bit of energy I have. I can accomplish a lot in the morning, but it gets over 100 degrees in the afternoon and the best I can do is lay on the bed and watch Dr. Who on my iPad all afternoon. And we have air conditioning. This is never the case in the winter. I sleep better in the winter, too. I hate summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Its not the cold that bothers me but the white stuff that falls from the sky. I'm enjoying my move to a state with not blistering hot temperatures and low humidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hot! I hate the cold. There is truth to the statement that you can always add another layer of clothing when it's cold, but I still prefer the heat. We put on our swimsuits and head for the pool or the beach. We're at the beach at the moment, and I'm loving every minute. I love the sun and the heat and the summer! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Cold, you always put more on but you can only take so much off :) besides I like hot baths, not cold ones like I have to take now. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Neither!! I want it to be 75 all the time. With no bugs. No snakes either. And plenty of rain (at night) and sun in the day. Low humidity (so my curly hair doesn't frizz. Can we start our own country? I'm in!! Well, I suppose there's the matter of first finding this magical land.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hot! I was good and answered your actual question even though you had ice cream as an option. I don't like the cold and hate warm winter clothes. I do have limits, but I enjoy hot weather. When leading the preschool VBS games recently, I was having a great time, but had to change my plans to accommodate the children who could not handle the heat. It is challenging to enjoy the hot and avoid sunburn though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Our winter was so long and cold this year, that after the May blizzard here people almost lost it. I LOVE, LOVE the heat. I would definitely take hot, sweaty, humid days over long, dreary cold winters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I'll take hot over cold any day. Cold is painful. Hot, unless I am in the path of lava. Winter is hell for me. I even hate the clothing. (Well, I love my wool tights and black boots...but that is IT!) I need SUN! Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I've tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. There is more to this Frost poem, but you can look it up. :) I agree with both of these posts. I do not like the cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Cold, you always put more on but you can only take so much off :) besides I like hot baths, not cold ones like I have to take now. You took the words right out of my mouth. There's only so much you can take off, and you're STILL hot. While I generally stay inside no matter the weather, if I had to choose, I'd pick cold over hot any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I tried to set this up as a poll, but I don't think it worked. ANyway, give me cold weather anytime over hot weather. I grew up In North Texas, flat land, no trees. I hated the hot weather. I love snow and will walk in the winter, no matter hold cold it gets. When it is hot, I don't want to even stir. Cold yes, but you can keep the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hot weather for sure! I lived 38 years freezing my butt off in Michigan. Never again! I live practically on the face of the sun now and I LOVE it! Sunshine, blue skies, tropical breeze, warmth on my face.... love love love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I didn't vote because of no "other" option. My ideal is between 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, I'm good with a larger range of 20-90 degree (but not on the same day. :p Yes I'm being facetiously extreme.). Basically, anything under 95 and above 20 works for me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 You can only get so naked and you are still hot. I take cold, with loads of clothes :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I was born in Louisiana and live in Georgia. I hate hot weather. It's inescapable unless I'm practically sitting on my AC vent. I was in snow a couple of times. Wrapped up in warm clothing was no biggie for me. I'll say I'd prefer the cold, but I really don't have a decent enough exposure to it to really know. I just know the heat makes me completely irritable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 My ideal is between 50 and 80. When we can be nomads I plan to try to keep in this range as much as possible. If Hawaii weren't so far away from everything we'd likely be living there as they tend to stay in that range. Otherwise, I'll take cold over hot. With cold you can still do things (put on more clothes and stay warm). With heat, all I want to do is sit and wait until it cools off. I don't really care for staying indoors, but the heat absolutely drives me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeemama Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I love the heat! I won't wear shorts or swim in my pool unless the temps are above 88. I do try to find some shade so my skin won't fry. I agree with pp who said the cold HURTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Neither!! I want it to be 75 all the time. With no bugs. No snakes either. And plenty of rain (at night) and sun in the day. Low humidity (so my curly hair doesn't frizz. I agree but if I have to choose it would be heat. I can stay inside to be cool, go to the pool or ice rink. I have such a hard time getting warm in the winter. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Neither...bring on the spring and fall! I grew up on the SF Bay Area...loved both winter and summer. Moved to GA...hated winter and summer...in south FL, winter was my favorite season (it was just too dang hot the rest of the year, and our A/C was always busted). In VA...we get both winter and summer...the worst of both (although maybe I hate winter more, because you couldn't pay me to move to MN...but you could probably convince me to move further south...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Lol I like it hot. The less clothes I have to wear, the better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I prefer a change of seasons, so just when I'm sick of the heat the cool/cold weather comes and vice versa. That's why I live where I do (CT coast). BUT, if I had to chose one-- definitely cold. I look forward to the winter. I love settling down in front of the wood stove with my knitting or a good book. Heaven. Plus, I am a gardener and beekeeper, so spring through fall is a busy time for me with planting, weeding, watering harvesting etc. As much as I enjoy it, the winter is a welcome respite from outside responsibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieMarie Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 When it is really hot I prefer really cold. When it is really cold I prefer really hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I prefer four seasons and autumn is my favorite. But, if it came down to two extremes, I'd take cold. For one, colder environments have fewer snakes! :hurray: Two, I find it easier to get warm and be comfortable than to cool down. We have both solar panels and wood heat with a radiant floor boiler system, eventually we'll convert to geothermal. I can get the house toasty and for very little money. To really cool the house down to a comfortable level, it takes a lot of energy. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I hate both extremes. I lived in South Dakota through the end of 2nd grade when we moved to Texas. I still remember brutal wind chills and snow so high it blocked the doors to the house. I don't like 100+ degrees and 95% humidity either, but I'll take my a/c over the cold any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.