Leaving for a mainland trip in polar vortex

[pandr32]

We live in East Hawaii Island, and I am heading to the Seattle area alone and then up into British Columbia(family up there).

I booked this trip last year thinking that the cherry blossoms, daffodils, and crocuses would be showing their fresh beauty. No way did I imagine I was heading into sub-freezing weather. Add to that the measles epidemic in Washington State and I have autoimmune issues.

I am getting dressed in layers, including a leather coat, gloves, and scarf I will carry and put on once the plane lands in Seattle. Boots, too, but I will have to wear them and likely sweat in them until we land.


Lots of anxiety about the plane icing up high in the sky.


Wish me luck! My best to all of you.


Aloha

[Fresh_Start]

1. when planes are at 30,000 feet they are already experiencing worse conditions than polar vortex

temperature wise...so I don't think you need to worry about 'icing' conditions especially

bring extra socks/leggings since if you are sweating in your boots on the plane..you will be freezing in your boots outside

enjoy your trip

[pandr32]

4. Mahalo

Freezing my butt off though and a day behind schedule.

[Fresh_Start]

7. So so sorry you are freezing

its difficult to enjoy yourself when you are very uncomfortable
I hope you have a great trip

[pandr32]

8. I have the company of my daughter

She makes me feel a lot warmer, and I brought gloves and a motorcycle jacket. PLUS. I can remind myself that I don't live here--I live in Hawaii.

Mahalo for your kind words.

[virgogal]

2. Put all of your worries into a "worry box" in your mind

and think good thoughts----you will have a great time.

[pandr32]

5. Good advice

It is an adventure!

[wasupaloopa]

3. I am in OH for a funeral. Came in from CA.

I haven’t seen snow for over 30 years. I use to live here. It snowed yesterday.

We visited your island two years ago.

[pandr32]

6. It's quite an experience

It's been a while for me, too, and I am already missing Hawaii Island. As soon as I get home I am going outside to bask in the warm air.