Took a long walk this morning, just me and the birds, 21 degrees but no wind...

[Phentex]

You'll think I'm lying, but it felt great! I have the opposite of SAD. I am miserable in the warmer months and happiest when it's cold. I couldn't wait to get out and walk this morning. I usually walk with a neighbor but it is too cold for her and I did not see another walker the whole time. There was one runner who looked as happy as me.

I wouldn't mind a few months of this.

[mnhtnbb]

1. Good for you!

I walk EVERY morning with my dog, Snowy, and this morning it was 17 degrees when we went out. We did
cut our walk short--about 30 minutes instead of 45-50--but it was quite enjoyable.

[Phentex]

2. I miss having a dog that can walk!

My old brown bear can't handle the walks anymore. I am considering asking my neighbor if I can take her dog but I think it will need a little coat.

Did you see the picture of the dog with all the snow at the door? It's in this thread...


http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025836623

[mnhtnbb]

3. I did see that photo on TWC website with all the snow photos.

We don't have snow where I am in NC--just COLD!

[rurallib]

4. I am like you

I love the dark and cold of winter - much prefer it over the heat and sunshine of summer.
My kids think I am nuts.

Used to love winter sports and indoor sports, but my day for that is gone due to arthritis. But I still love winter.

[orleans]

6. i've always loved winter

the cold gets me a bit now that i'm getting older but i can't stand the heat. that's for sure.

quiet snowy winter nights highly preferred over sweltering summer days/nights

[DryHump]

5. Invigorating, enlivening, isn't it? n/t

[Phentex]

11. Yes...

40's this morning. Good but not quite the same.

[orleans]

7. i'd walk with you--but you'd have to wait till i got up. and after a cup or two of coffee. n/t

[Phentex]

9. I always have coffee first...

so I can wait till you're ready.

[orleans]

12. perfect!

let's go!!

[Skittles]

8. I'm with ya, Pentex

I feel so much more alive in winter; I attribute it to my Nordic heritage

[Phentex]

10. I blame my family too...

my Sicilian grandparents were first cousins.

[Skittles]

14. HAR!

by the way, I visited Sicily - hoo boy what an experience.....that place is a hoot

[magical thyme]

13. I love morning walks like that, although mine are never alone...

I took my dogs on a shortish walk this morning. It's somewhere in the 20s, but cloudy and windy. Still, it was good exercise