What’s with this weather? I live in northeast Ohio near Lake Erie. Granted, I expect cold winters with snow, but this week we were colder than Alaska! Seriously. We were. Temperatures were below zero and the wind chill was -35 here. I love living in Ohio and being near the lake. I’ve endured living in the snow belt for many, many years, but I didn’t sign up for this kind of cold! Sorry, winter lovers.
While I tried to stay inside wrapped up in blankets as much as possible, I was amused by what others were doing out in this cold. I’m not talking the typical winter activities of building a snowman or going skiing or sledding. I’m talking about truly creative uses of this extreme cold. (By the way, whatever you do in this cold, don’t forget how dangerous it can be! Stay safe.)
So here’s one example: Have you ever tried to make your own snow? People have been throwing near boiling water from a pot into the air outside in these frigid temps. It immediately turns to snow. It’s awesome to watch! Search for it on YouTube. Just make sure it is truly cold enough if you try it. Safety here. It is HOT water.
Another creative example I saw this year is a new fad. Have you heard of the frozen pants challenge? Well, I guess it’s not new new, but it was new to me. People are soaking their pants in water and taking them outside (not while wearing them, duh). As the pants begin to freeze, they sculpt them to make them look like someone is wearing them – posing them in different positions and in interesting locations. Some have taken it to the next level with freezing police uniforms, karate uniforms, and complete tuxedos. I loved the pants family – it included the dad jeans, mom jeans, and two children-sized jeans. I didn’t want to use a photo without permission on my blog, so you’ll just have to check it out yourself. It’ll give you something to do since you’re already on the internet. Gotta love the search bar!
By the way, it’s supposed to be 50 degrees on Monday. I’m sure somebody will have on their shorts and flip flops.