RM> That said, we all adapt, and quicker than one might expect.. Not long
RM> ago in winter I'd have been thrilled to have 'hot' days up around 70f
RM> but after the recent heat wave here, I find myself feeling cold the
RM> last few days as it dropped to the high 60's here. Suddenly 67f or so
RM> is not light T-Shirt weather anymore...   B)

DI>I used to love the cold.  I still prefer it over the heat but with diabetic
  >neuropathy and arthritis, the cold now brings on an additional element of
  >constant pain after a week or so of cold.  I plan on buying a larger, thicker
  >winter coat in September as well as a few pairs of long johns.

That sounds pretty rough..  This past winter I stayed at my place all winter
after years of wintering elsewhere in a 'proper' house. My place is not
really insulated for winter use so keeping it warm enough is tricky and
I spend a lot of time outside digging paths in the snow to do things like
get water from a hole in the ice, so I tend to notice the cold and snow
more than I would in town where I could just stay in on a bad day.

I'm also thin, so less natural 'insulation' which maybe doesn't help..   B)

DI>Where I am, we generally don't get snow and ice until January or Februrary so
  >I still enjoy taking my mobility scooter to the local veterans' hospital I'm
  >seen at.  It's about a 10 mile (16 km) round trip

Wow, that would be quite a trip on a scooter! I see people using them in
town the odd time but it must be hard when things get snowy and icy.

DI>I also should start making a Thermos of hot cocoa or beef broth to bring with
  >me to enjoy along the way too.  A good Thermos bottle is a real investment
  >these days but well worth it!  I like this one: https://tinyurl.com/2trp5xdn
  >(amazon.com).

That looks like a nice one but, as you said, it's a bigger investment than
one might expect.

Ha.. reminds me of an old joke.. A Thermos keeps hot things hot and
cold things cold and, How does it know??    B)

DI>I turn 53 next month and I have to remind myself that I'm not 18 anymore...

I just turned 71 so I know the feeling. I'm in unusually good shape for
someone my age but..  also not 18 anymore..    B(

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