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It’s fine, just don’t let it happen again

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Second Mt Abram. My son took lessons there the West side is a great place to learn and it’s a super friendly mountain.

>What the hell does it feel like outside when it’s -44 degrees?????

To me, I feel like I can't breathe, it becomes somewhat difficult to walk, and the world hates me. It's like you want to gasp for air and vomit at the same time.

>What is -44f suppose to be?

Hell.

>How does one survive it, what clothes can you wear?

You wear as many layers as you can and refuse to go outside as much as possible.

>Does the car even start

When it wants to.

I also recommend Abram! I know they offer lessons on the West Side and lift tickets are only $35. Also, Titcomb will be the closest spot for you. I don’t know if they offer lessons it’ll be a great spot to get some practice runs in.

Not this week. It's been too warm. Possibly next week after the cold snap we will have on Friday.

I recommend that you call around to some local tackle shops and ask which ponds are fishable. They usually know.

You can also ask for info here: https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=10.0

Thanks for these tips!

You could also look into the Camden Snow Bowl. Avoid the tobaggan race weekend if you want quiet though. As others said, Lost Valley or Mt Abram are fine choices too.

It's the type of cold that when you inhale, your boogers freeze all the way up to your brain

That's a recommendation that I did come across in the past - will definitely look into it!

New Yorker (city) here. What the hell does it feel like outside when it’s -44 degrees????? When it hits 10 degrees here, it feels like death. What is -44f suppose to be? How does one survive it, what clothes can you wear? Does the car even start?

Ps would love to visit when it’s actually warmer lol

Mt. Abram is a great place to learn.

Thank you so much for the advice! All of that makes sense 😊

We drive by Lost Valley frequently in the summer - I'll definitely check that out! I like the hill rather than mountain idea a lot!

Your well won't freeze. After a few feet down the ground stays about the same temperature year round. all your pipes in your house could freeze though.

I'm not really sure if any animal racing is good.

Yes, it’s to circulate the water in your system to avoid freezing.

Just so I'm clear, I should set my thermostat higher than I would otherwise?

I would recommend Lost Valley in Auburn as it's more a hill than mountain. I used to teach there and feel like they do a pretty good job.

My biggest advice starting out: the trick will always be to keep whichever edge is facing down the hill is angled up. If your back is facing down hill you'll be putting pressure on your toes, or if your front is facing down hill then pressure on your heels. Keep your knees slightly bent.

Colder than well diggers ass.

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My kid had one of those fancy thermostats (Nest) that saves energy by shutting down the heat when it doesn't sense movement, figuring you have left the house. Real stupid idea. During a cold spat a few years ago they went out and came back to a frozen pipe in a wall, It cost them dearly.

We don't need to build anything in reality. There's so many vacant places that are already housing usable or could be converted. It's a matter of not making rent 1200+ a month or having a scrappy building cost 100k+. I barely make 30k a year... so paying workers more is another solution but that's too hard too it seems.

Have the electric heat (cringe) set to like 60/62 because I’m too poor. Grateful for our gas fireplace to cut through the chill as it’s much cheaper for us to run. I only have the electric heat on at all so our pipes don’t freeze. I feel like I’m cold most of the time though😩our apartment is extremely drafty.

I'm turning my heat up today, but I have a heat pump and it doesn't work all that well under 0. (Older unit)