- Coats/Jackets.
- Sweaters.
- Wool socks.
- Flannel Shirts
- “Why the hell do we live here?” moments.
- “Why the hell doesn’t everyone live here?” moments.
- Good boots.
- Good shovels.
- Shovels in your car trunk.
- Just about anything made of/with/from fleece.
- Layers.
- Conversations about the weather.
- Entreaties to those that will listen that it’s not as bad as a seems, we are well equipped to handle it, and that the gloriously beautiful and mild summers entirely make up for enduring any bad that could possibly occur.
- Warm beverages.
- Soups.
- Friends and neighbors who “get it”.
This is a living list. I’ll keep updating it as I come up with more to add.