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30 Below Keeps the Riff Raff Out

By Bob "RealMan" Timm

Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

January 30, 2019 06:22 AM

This was the actual air temperature when I woke up this morning.

26 Below That's 26 degrees BELOW zero (without the wind chill).

So what does that feel like, how do you explain it to people in the South? When I got dressed this morning I put on thermal long johns (top and bottom), sportsman's boot socks, blue jeans, a hooded sweat shirt, and winter cover-alls made for those who work outdoors in this climate. The cold penetrated this in about a minute when I went out to start the car. It started (reluctantly) and I hurried right back into the house. 15 minutes later I headed to the office where I am now.

Something hilarious to us Northlanders: Last night on our news they showed a Floridia weather guesser cautioning people to dress in layers because the temp was to get down to the mid 50's. I think you could hear all of ND, MN, MT, WI and more LOL and rolling on the floor as that's shorts and tank-top weather up here.

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Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning again Bob. I get it and absolutely agree. It is great to go with the flow. Stay warm.

Jan 30, 2019 06:46 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Norma J. Elkins

Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN

Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

I was complaining because it was 14 degrees here. I guess it could be worse. Stay warm out there.

Jan 30, 2019 06:46 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

This is the first time I can remember that they called off school because of the cold Sheila Anderson but I think that's a good thing to protect our children. The post office also called off home delivery State wide which is another first in my memory. I am going to go with the flow as you suggest and when I co home for lunch I plan on staying there.

Jan 30, 2019 07:10 AM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Cold is cold Norma J. Elkins and 14 degrees is not a temp to ignore either when venturing out of doors.

Jan 30, 2019 07:11 AM

Norma J. Elkins

Morristown, TN

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob, I keep forgetting what that feels like to have that low of temps in the area that get down that much. Lucky you got the car started, do you have to plug it in at night.

Jan 30, 2019 07:43 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

This particular car is the only one I do plug in Will Hamm . It's my old Honda Odyssey and the only vehicle we have that you can plug in.

Jan 30, 2019 07:52 AM

Will Hamm

Aurora, CO

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I hope the other cars start for the kids with that kind of cold weather and you keep the gas tank half full.

Jan 30, 2019 07:57 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

We do always fill up at a quarter tank Will Hamm . Tina and her car are back in Milwauke which I think is just as cold but she can walk to anywhere she needs to go... her dorm is just across the street from the school.

Jan 30, 2019 11:22 AM

Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Bob, this is why so many of us spend our later years in Florida. I have more sweim suits than dress suits.

Jan 30, 2019 12:33 PM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I like that thought Joe Pryor . Being semi-retired now I'm going a lot more casual then I ever have.

Jan 30, 2019 01:01 PM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

Brrr, it's minus 6 this morning in Monroe NY - I wonder if -26 and -6 feel that much different...?

And that Florida comment was funny. I guess warm and cold is whatever you are used to. 50 would be gorgeous!

Jan 31, 2019 03:21 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I agree Kat Palmiotti , 50 would be GREAT! I've always thought that +20 degrees to -10 degrees is all the same but colder then that it penetrates your clothing. Add wind to that and it's really dangerous!

Jan 31, 2019 08:37 AM

Kat Palmiotti

Kalispell, MT

Peter den Boer

Atlanta Communities - Woodstock, GA

MBA,GRI, Associate Broker, Realtor

But at least a dry cold...Hey that's what they sorta say in Arizona in the Summer about the heat!

Jan 31, 2019 11:32 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It actually snowed as well Peter den Boer .... but it was a dry snow . Very easy to shovel.

Jan 31, 2019 12:29 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I'm smiling at the comment from the Florida weather guy, Bob. I have only endured about a half dozen days in my entire life below zero. And, those weren'there in Sacramento. They were in the Lake Taho region while skiing.

Feb 01, 2019 04:44 PM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It made us laugh Myrl Jeffcoat . Our weather guesser gives the same warning but usually when the temp first starts to hit below zero but 50 above. They would have to give that warning year around here in North Dakota at 50 above.