SasquatchGroomer

SasquatchGroomer t1_j76p58a wrote

When it's 25° outside, and you're trying to heat the house to 65° you're trying to add 40° to the house. When it's -15° and you're trying to heat the house to 65°, you're trying to add 80° to the house.

So, it's normal for the furnace to need to work twice as hard on a day like this If your heating system would need to be working at greater than 50% capacity under more typical conditions, than it would be expected to struggle on a day like today.

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SasquatchGroomer t1_j6rhpzb wrote

This is based on sales, not actual consumption. Our state liquor stores do a great job of marketing to the surrounding states.

I mean, hell man, we've even got state liquor stores at interstate highway rest areas. And there seems to be a liquor store within 5 miles of every border crossing on every highway that enters from another state.

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SasquatchGroomer t1_j6oyrrp wrote

There's not a huge difference in preparedness between -15Fand +15F.

It's (literally) just a matter of degrees (bah dum ching!)

But in all seriousness...

You'll go through heating oil faster. If you park your car outside, it might be hard to start if the battery is old. If your cars are parked outdoors, you might want to add some fuel line antifreeze to the fuel tanks. It's basically just isopropyl alcohol. If there's any water in the tank, fuel filter, or lines, it'll prevent it from freezing.

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SasquatchGroomer t1_j54ttye wrote

Go with more experienced hikers (more experienced with winter hiking, and more experienced in the White Mountains). Hire a guide service if you don't have experienced winter hikers in your social circle.

Start with shorter hikes to gain experience.

Do not underestimate the impact of wind once you get above the tree line.

Trust me, you're already underestimating the impact of wind once you get above the tree line.

You're probably still doing it, aren't you?

Take a few minutes to meet one of the nice people who will have to carry you of the mountain if you f#$@ things up. https://youtu.be/YtRLk7FjdVc

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