Whew!, I do not think we have ever had this cold a winter here ever since we moved down here 7 years ago. The first Christmas Eve we were living here, my son and I went walking on the beach in a balmy 76-ish degree weather. The weather patterns have obviously shifted some! On the bright side - it is a chance to wear all my handknits, but at this rate, I'd better get busy and make some more.