Sodding weather and Raynauds

[SlugLobber]

Phewee. I had my country manager down today for a trip, and I had to host him. We ended up waiting at the airport for his flight back for about 2 hours and I am sure I am now suffering the effects of sun stroke. So hot here, my feet are just about to explode. Whats that? Sorry? Oh ok, I'll go now.

*Sluglobber lines up her long range missiles...*

Happy to report that the ski-boots helped considerably last night and the oldie even seemed to eat quicker. Or maybe it just took me longer to muck out the field shelter, meaning less time stood still. Wish they didn't poo so much!

[HayleyB]

You ain't joshing, still gotta muck my 4 out plus the chooks, at least it's sunny now so OH threw them all out.

How's the stroke Bob

[bobleponge]

Oh I'm suffering today. Fortunately it was a bit cooler, only got up to about 36 today. Just wait till I add my winter pix to the thread of that name. You will see the hell I have to put up with.

[Nicos]

Oh I'm suffering today. Fortunately it was a bit cooler, only got up to about 36 today. Just wait till I add my winter pix to the thread of that name. You will see the hell I have to put up with.

* resists saying something sarcastic*

Oh well... ....BUT....you'll suffer all the more when you get back home to France!!

[Nicos]

Back in the last century when I used to be down at the yard all day in me wellies ( there was nothing other than sox to keep yr feet warm in wellies)...we used to boil the kettle every hour or so and pour it over our feet ( well wellies actually)
Muckers???? Brilliant invention!

[Glutton4...]

Another brilliant invention is waterproof breatheable over-trousers. £10 a pair from Regatta at Naffport Shopping Village. They make such a difference to your body temperature coz they keep the wind out.

And several thin cotton layers...

And a thick fleece...

No wonder I look like a bl**dy weeble!

[geoff]

Mountaineers have known for decades that a slug or two of spirits - whisky, rum, schnapps - encourages blood flow to the feet and hands. It is based on the fact that alcohol dilates blood capilliaries

And after some 40 years of fellwalking in all weathers, I have discoverd the best socks ever! 'Smartwool'; merino wool that has been treated to make it machine washable; but be sensible, use a gentle or wool cycle, not 95! They are very soft and warm Not the cheapest, at about 13 to 15 pounds a pair, but excellent

[SlugLobber]

Another brilliant invention is waterproof breatheable over-trousers. £10 a pair from Regatta at Naffport Shopping Village. They make such a difference to your body temperature coz they keep the wind out.

And several thin cotton layers...

And a thick fleece...

No wonder I look like a bl**dy weeble!

You have just described my appearance quite well, there, lol! The problem with Raynauds is that you can be absolutely cooking at the core, but if you touch something cold, then it can set off a reaction at the extremities and only applying heat to the specific body part will warm it up again. Even wrapping the feet up isn't effective AFTER they have become cold, as the capilliaries have collapsed and so blood can't be drawn into the fingers/toes until they 're-inflate'.

I researched the heated gloves and waistcoat yesterday and looked at the FAQs. One was 'How long do the batteries last?' Answer? 45 mins! That's an expensive winter!

[bobleponge]

42 degrees here today ladies and gentlemen. And I dont mean farenheit neither.
No cold feet for me just yet. However Nicos, you're quite right. I dooooo so suffer when I first get home in winter.

[HayleyB]

Pass the flyswat again folks.....

*Takes aim at Bob..... splat, direct hit again..... bet that hurt his sunburn

[Glutton4...]

I researched the heated gloves and waistcoat yesterday and looked at the FAQs. One was 'How long do the batteries last?' Answer? 45 mins! That's an expensive winter!

I have a heated waistcoat. My in-laws gave it to me one birthday. It's OK, but not all it's cracked-up to be (and it doesn't fit). Those tea-bag looking hand-warmer things that heat up are great, I used them when I was landscaping, and they last 8 hours. I'd get two of them hot and we'd all share them.

I googled Reynauds, and have to say it doesn't look much fun. I occasionally get a 'dead finger' mainly middle finger, can be either or both hands, or even toes, but never to that extreme. And never in my toes since I bought the stupidly priced wellies!

You have my sympathy. X

[crazy_red]

Oddles of sympathy!!

What about 'aquasocks'

They're the insulative neoprene 'ankle sock' thingies you wear for diving with your wet suit? They are quite cheap - less than £20 a pair.

Along Lynda's line of lateral thinking...I couldn't afford expensive boots so thought well, if they keep your feet warm in the freezing north sea......

I bought a pair of wellies a couple of sizes bigger and wear them inside often with a pair of hiking socks over them ......

Bonus is, if your feet do get wet from something sloshing into your wellie top, you don't lose any heat

Redx

[BrideXIII]

42 degrees here today ladies and gentlemen. And I dont mean farenheit neither.
No cold feet for me just yet. However Nicos, you're quite right. I dooooo so suffer when I first get home in winter.

you have better believe it, cos i am gonna be there, on the doorstep, with a brickbat!!!

[bobleponge]

*shuts up about how warm it is*

[BrideXIII]

*shuts up about how warm it is*

*GRINS*

obviously it takes a professional to keep you in line sweetie