Curiouskid comments on Open Thread, October 16-31, 2012 - Less Wrong
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Winter tips for ignorant southerners? I've moved north (Wisconsin), and I think about the imminent winter every so often, with little real knowledge of what to do other than the perennial advice of dressing in layers, getting all-weather tires, and driving slowly.
Please, let me know winter life hacks/survival tips/things a Texan would not know about cold weather.
Do I need snow shoes? Spikes?
Can I expect to safely walk on the sidewalk in the winter without slipping and hurting my everything?
Do I need more/better coats than what I have now? (A duster and leather jacket, both fairly thick.)
Will I need to get a sun lamp/UV lights for the middle of the winter when the sun is up for a shorter time?
When does the hunting season on snow yetis begin, and are taun-tauns still legal mounts for the hunt?
My mom broke her ankle when she slipped on some ice that was covered with snow (so that it looked safe to step on). 99.9% of the time this is not an issue though (and the snow is safe to step on...
Having been depressed before and having recently read "The Mood Cure" by Julia Ross, I think I'm going to be ordering a lamp soon.