I'm from California, but this is my third New England winter (though last year doesn't really count since Washington DC and New York stole al our snow). Even I know, this is a really important message:
And the tips for idiots (mentioned at 0:57) are especially important:
- Do not attempt to mow lawn
- Do not eat de-icing salt
- Do not start fires indoors
- If you pee on yourself, change pants immediately [it may start off feeling warmer, but wet cotton = hypothermia - kb]
- Wear mittens
- Snow is cold
- A garbage bag does not make a "great coat"
- Keep icicles out of eyes
Be safe out there guys!
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Thanks for posting this. I laughed so hard, I cried. I'm from Buffalo area. You really need to know how to deal with the cold and snow. Incidentally, now living in Northern California, I do not turn the heat on in my house until it gets below 58 degrees.