Comments on: The Human Scale Of Cold: How We Freeze (And How We Thaw) http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw The Art of Unfortunate Travel Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:47:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: david miller http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw#comment-5590 david miller Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:15:45 +0000 http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/?p=895#comment-5590 I live in Helsinki, Finland so I know abbout the cold! Brrrr we went to minus 37c this winter and it was like being in an industrial freezer! i felt like one of the Birdseye peas jumping into the bag. I live in Helsinki, Finland so I know abbout the cold! Brrrr we went to minus 37c this winter and it was like being in an industrial freezer! i felt like one of the Birdseye peas jumping into the bag.

]]> By: Woosh, it’s blog time! « Le Seul Mot Juste http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw#comment-2849 Woosh, it’s blog time! « Le Seul Mot Juste Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:48:34 +0000 http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/?p=895#comment-2849 [...] http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw [...] [...] http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw [...]

]]> By: JinxC http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw#comment-2332 JinxC Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:04:31 +0000 http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/?p=895#comment-2332 I have to tell you the part that got me the most, was "If a loved one rescued you right now, you wouldn't recognize them" To think of my boyfriend's/dad's/mom's face, and be unable to recognize it?? Very frightening. Great read! I have to tell you the part that got me the most, was “If a loved one rescued you right now, you wouldn’t recognize them”

To think of my boyfriend’s/dad’s/mom’s face, and be unable to recognize it?? Very frightening.

Great read!

]]> By: Mikeachim http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw#comment-1118 Mikeachim Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:11:38 +0000 http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/?p=895#comment-1118 <b>You're very welcome!</b> You’re very welcome!

]]> By: Chip http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw#comment-1112 Chip Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:14:18 +0000 http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/?p=895#comment-1112 This is such a great post, thanks for the great info. and I am so excited to read more This is such a great post, thanks for the great info. and I am so excited to read more

]]> By: Mikeachim http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw#comment-999 Mikeachim Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:38:44 +0000 http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/?p=895#comment-999 <b>Nice idea. But I wasn't aware he ran a mail order service. ;) Also, I think you're confusing climate change with weather. Here's my rant on that topic: http://www.ecosalon.com/cold-dont-worry-its-just-the-weather/ Ta for commenting.</b> Nice idea. But I wasn’t aware he ran a mail order service. ;)

Also, I think you’re confusing climate change with weather. Here’s my rant on that topic:

http://www.ecosalon.com/cold-dont-worry-its-just-the-weather/

Ta for commenting.

]]> By: Mikeachim http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw#comment-998 Mikeachim Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:28:05 +0000 http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/?p=895#comment-998 <b>Aye - and aye.</b> Aye – and aye.

]]> By: Mikeachim http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw#comment-997 Mikeachim Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:27:43 +0000 http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/?p=895#comment-997 <b><i>I do understand however you’re not used to it (and it’s caused a lot of problems)</i> Yep, big problems. Human beings and human socities are tough and able to adapt to most situations on this planet (so far). But it's the speed of adaptation that's the issue in our case. When we get hit by anything approaching wintry Canadian weather, we're in trouble. Hence, the local councils have been running out of grit for the roads. The Eurostar trains have been breaking down because they're not designed for subzero temperatures. These are all surmountable problems if we have advance warning and can invest in some forward planning. But this time, nope. As for going out in shorts when it's -10 degrees C? You're a braver man than I. Have to say, though, that if I saw anyone wandering around without trousers in a subzero environment, I'd categorise him as a bit whimsical in the brainpan. ;)</b> I do understand however you’re not used to it (and it’s caused a lot of problems)

Yep, big problems. Human beings and human socities are tough and able to adapt to most situations on this planet (so far). But it’s the speed of adaptation that’s the issue in our case. When we get hit by anything approaching wintry Canadian weather, we’re in trouble. Hence, the local councils have been running out of grit for the roads. The Eurostar trains have been breaking down because they’re not designed for subzero temperatures. These are all surmountable problems if we have advance warning and can invest in some forward planning. But this time, nope.

As for going out in shorts when it’s -10 degrees C? You’re a braver man than I. Have to say, though, that if I saw anyone wandering around without trousers in a subzero environment, I’d categorise him as a bit whimsical in the brainpan. ;)

]]> By: Mikeachim http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw#comment-996 Mikeachim Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:18:39 +0000 http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/?p=895#comment-996 <b>Dehydration? Already on it. ;)</b> Dehydration?

Already on it. ;)

]]> By: Mikeachim http://mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/the-human-scale-of-cold-how-we-freeze-and-how-we-thaw#comment-995 Mikeachim Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:18:12 +0000 http://www.mikesowden.org/feveredmutterings/?p=895#comment-995 <b>Thanks for stopping by, Nighteyes. I suspect I'm like you - I seem to feel the cold a lot less tham most folk, and occasionally get told off by people (hi Mum) for wearing "inappropriate clothing". And I wonder...is there a biological reason for this? Is there something physiological that makes us less susceptible to cold, or is it all just a matter of psychology? Hmm.</b> Thanks for stopping by, Nighteyes.

I suspect I’m like you – I seem to feel the cold a lot less tham most folk, and occasionally get told off by people (hi Mum) for wearing “inappropriate clothing”. And I wonder…is there a biological reason for this? Is there something physiological that makes us less susceptible to cold, or is it all just a matter of psychology?

Hmm.

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