Nuns in pantaloons (habits in cold weather)

[MarysLittleFlower]

22 hours ago, vee said:

-28C? I dont usually put my ski pantaloons on until it hits -30.  -48C now thats fun

For me its not really my legs that I worry about, more like feet, hands, and face/head.  Good boots are essential!

I've never worn snow pant.s since I was a kid, but I definitely layer up at -30 I'm glad it doesn't go to -48 where I am!! Yes I see what you mean about feet hands and head. That's the riskiest for frost bite too. 

22 hours ago, Julie said:

I can't even fathom.

When It's 48 ABOVE zero I wear boots and leggings under my skirt, a sweater, a coat, and a scarf... and I'm still COLD!

Maybe it's because my winter wardrobe is almost entirely cotton skirts and "Spring Weight" sweaters.

Boots make an enormous difference.

They make wooly leggings?

It's becoming increasingly obvious to me that my question stems from a deplorable ignorance of cold weather.

My mom made my wool leggings ive never seen them in stores. They do sell fleece lined leggings and wooly leg warmers though! 

17 hours ago, NadaTeTurbe said:

MaryLittleFlower, how do you do it ? I live in a hot part of France. Between 30 et 40° Celsius in the summer, and 0°/10°C in winter. I wear a wool's thights (is that the good word ? or pantyhose ?) and a pantaloon (not a jean - jean are so cold) and boots, and I'm still freezing to death ! Maybe it's because I'm in a wheelchair so I don't move a lot ? And my disability tends to make you sensitive to temperature. My "secret" is to wear a plaid on my knees. Look like a grandmother but I'm don't care. I thought about studying in Canada/Québec for one year, but I'm sure I would never survive the winter ! 

It does get freezing in the winter! I find it very cold too but I think that's a valid point about the wheelchair. I also think people might have different sensitivity - for example 30 Celsius (plus) is extremely hot to me, almost hard to bear. But my roommate likes it.

Edited December 13, 2015 by MarysLittleFlower

[NadaTeTurbe]

13 hours ago, MarysLittleFlower said:

 

It does get freezing in the winter! I find it very cold too but I think that's a valid point about the wheelchair. I also think people might have different sensitivity - for example 30 Celsius (plus) is extremely hot to me, almost hard to bear. But my roommate likes it.

It's because 30°C is unbearable in Canada ! I was in Québec this summer, and it was hot the first week, 28°/30°. In France, I would find this normal and cool, but in Canada it was so humide I could barely breath. Also, the A/C was very high everwhere, so it was very cold inside, and very hot outside. We don't have A/C in my house, we just open the windows around 5 p.m, close them at 9, and close the curtains in the whole house. In the winter, also, my mom try to keep the house fresh and not too hot, to make the cold outside more bearable. 

[dominicansoul]

I wore flowery, pastel thermal leggings.  It went well with the holy habit of St Dominic 

[vee]

2 hours ago, dominicansoul said:

I wore flowery, pastel thermal leggings.  It went well with the holy habit of St Dominic 

I should think so

Im like mary's little flower's room mate, I only stop whining that Im cold when it hits at least 30C.  i start to complain its a little warm when it hits 105 F or 40C  

[TheresaThoma]

The community I am discerning with is in northern IL so it gets cold there. Also they keep the heat down low and the main house is heated by a wood stove. So it can get cold there. I think the Sisters are able to wear long johns or leggings under the habit. Long sleeves under the habit and sweaters/cardigans over. It is also common to see jackets worn inside especially if one is going back out soon. A good hat and heavy gloves are a must too!

The postulants taught me another trick of wearing two skirts with leggings. It really is quite warm and comfortable!

[vee]

I have no idea how the community Im discerning with deals with winter but I can assume postulants get to spend lots of time shoveling outside and mopping inside.  As long as my cell doesnt have frost on the walls like St Therese's reportedly did then I should be fine.   

[Mags]

If I am accepted by the community I have been discerning with, it was recommended that I bring long john's with me! Luckily they can wear cardigans too as I'm feeble with the cold!

[vee]

This thread also reminds me of this nun in Chile.  While cardigans, sweaters, and long johns seem to be common this sister is looking especially chilly with what appears to be a scarf!

[dominicansoul]

I thought she had her scapular wrapped around her neck!   

[HopefulHeart]

6 hours ago, vee said:

This thread also reminds me of this nun in Chile.  While cardigans, sweaters, and long johns seem to be common this sister is looking especially chilly with what appears to be a scarf!

Chilly in Chile... Maybe Sister could use a bowl of nice hot chili! 

Sorry, couldn't resist.

[vee]

12 hours ago, dominicansoul said:

I thought she had her scapular wrapped around her neck!   

Shes not a Dominican.  

[TheresaThoma]

I think there also is a point of accepting that it is cold and if you are not freezing to just deal with it.

[sr.christinaosf]

cuddleduds work good too! 

It was cold and blowing the other night and soup happened to be on the menu!  That was perfect!  Hot beverages are also good in addition to warm clothing.   

Edited December 18, 2015 by sr.christinaosf