Cold or hot? - A Meeting of Minds

Priscilla · Nov 24 2013, 07:29 AM

When I thought of this I was only thinking of weather. It also applies to what you prefer to drink. For me, I would rather have cold weather than hot/humid. For drinks, I like my tea and coffee good and hot all year round. The reason I prefer cold is because you can always put on more layers but having to live in air conditioning to be comfortable is not my idea of living. I like to be able to go outdoors! Four seasons are what I like. What's your pleasure?

mawra · Nov 24 2013, 08:45 AM

I hate cold. drink is Pepsi. When cold hot chocolate made with milk with either marshmallows or whip cream.

***Hans*** · Nov 24 2013, 11:39 AM

HOT! Well, a warmer climate. As a photographer I do like the colours of other seasons but I just visited an island that has a year round temp of about 25 degrees and I could get used to that easily! I hate winter and I hate rain. Like Cilla I am glad somebody invented airconditioning when I am vactioning in hot climes but I don't like being in an aircondtioned room for too long. I'd rather go without or go with less clothes than use airco.

As for drinks: COLD, not necessarily refridgerated but though I like a strond coffee (espresso) if I had to chose between hot or cold, the hot drink would disappear in a jiffy.

Allen · Nov 24 2013, 01:45 PM

Both! There are things I prefer in weather, both hot & cold. It seems that as I get older I can stand the cold better than the hot weather, but I still prefer summer over winter. Neither extreme is good, though.

Drinks: Hot or cold tea, don't drink coffee, beer, most cold but there are some that are good at room temp, as long as room temp isn't much above 60F.

kevia · Nov 24 2013, 06:58 PM

I prefer hot. I can't say I like the summers in the south as they are too hot, but I'd rather be too hot than too cold. We're currently in Florida and I'm loving the "not cold" weather. It isn't really that hot where we are, but it definitely isn't as cold as farther north, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it!

mawra · Nov 24 2013, 08:57 PM

I Wish I was in Florida. It is going drop down to 14f tonight. I wish the upstairs was insulated.

Anareth · Nov 24 2013, 09:56 PM

I don't mind cold weather and hot drinks. Not a huge fan of the reverse.

Lily · Nov 25 2013, 12:03 AM

I like cold cold, and hot hot, no matter what the weather.
I mostly drink coffee, (hot strong black and unsweetened) or water.
Well - the occasional (

) glass of wine.

I developed a taste for iced coffee on our last trip overseas but it never took on once I got back home. Perhaps because you have to slurp it up through the ice with a straw?

AND!!! Shock! Horror! I wont touch pepsi or cocacola

mawra · Nov 25 2013, 09:04 AM

Last time is was this cold (14f)on this date was 1970. It was so cold up stair that my eye ball are cold.

I would rather be hot

Priscilla · Nov 25 2013, 09:23 AM

It was that cold here as well this morning. Anything from 0 to 30 is pretty standard for us from now to about the end of March. It does get above that often during the day but when there is wind it still feels pretty cold. We're used to it and our houses are insulated for it. I hope your temps go up soon, maw. Being too cold or too hot is not pleasant!

Lily, I don't drink soda of any kind any more. Far too much sugar in it and diet soda is disgusting (to me, anyway).

Allen · Nov 25 2013, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Priscilla

It was that cold here as well this morning. Anything from 0 to 30 is pretty standard for us from now to about the end of March. It does get above that often during the day but when there is wind it still feels pretty cold. We're used to it and our houses are insulated for it. I hope your temps go up soon, maw. Being too cold or too hot is not pleasant!

Lily, I don't drink soda of any kind any more. Far too much sugar in it and diet soda is disgusting (to me, anyway).

Almost all diet sodas (here, at least) contain aspartame, which more and more doctors are saying is very nasty health-wise. I got my wife to quit using it, and some of her health problems have improved. Now we need to get rid of BVO, which has been removed from Gatorade but is still in Mountain Dew. Bromated Vegetable Oil is already on the banned list in Europe, from what I've been reading. Who needs to drink a flame retardant? But the US still allows it, and it's in Squirt and Fanta sodas as well.

Sorry, I get carried away. Now back to the cold hot topic.

Priscilla · Nov 25 2013, 10:34 AM

No problem. Gives me an idea for another topic!

Lily · Nov 26 2013, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Priscilla

It was that cold here as well this morning. Anything from 0 to 30 is pretty standard for us from now to about the end of March. It does get above that often during the day but when there is wind it still feels pretty cold. We're used to it and our houses are insulated for it. I hope your temps go up soon, maw. Being too cold or too hot is not pleasant!

Lily, I don't drink soda of any kind any more. Far too much sugar in it and diet soda is disgusting (to me, anyway).

Oh dear! FaceBook is taking over our lives. I keep on looking for a "Like" button when a post particularly agrees with me!!!!

Very pleasant conditions here, for early summer. Let's hope it bodes for a long summer.

Golden Talisath · Nov 26 2013, 03:16 AM

Hmmm, I like winter just because of the snow, but not shen it falls in the city and makes a mess. I don't like cold or hot, as for the last years we have gone through extreme tempretatures (+50 in the summer, -30 in the winter).

As for the drinks, cold. I drink cola like there's no tomorrow. Yes, I know it's not good.

Priscilla · Nov 26 2013, 08:21 AM

Oh, I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one looking for the "like" button!

Takes over our lives for sure!

***Hans*** · Nov 27 2013, 02:42 AM

What I want is a Dislike Button!

Lily · Nov 27 2013, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hans

What I want is a Dislike Button!

Hans! As IF anyone would post anything you could dislike!!!!

P'ter · Nov 28 2013, 02:59 PM

I'm sure I could oblige (if I really REALLY tried!)

Priscilla · Nov 28 2013, 03:21 PM

Now I need the Like button!

I like hot drinks more in winter and vice versa. One thing I don't like is a drink that is too sweet. That would be Pepsi or sweet tea for me. I use very little sweetening in any drink.

Lily · Nov 28 2013, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P'ter

I'm sure I could oblige (if I really REALLY tried!)

Well having enjoyed your punacious posts from time to time I'm sure you could too.

! the spellcheck did not like punacious. It changed it to pugnacious.
Which has a totally different meaning !!!

Greenrider Tresa · Dec 1 2013, 07:50 PM

Hot, but I don't really like extremes of either hot or cold.
Drinks: Water, lemonade, iced tea, occasionally hot chocolate.

Delia · Dec 12 2013, 08:29 PM

I am not a fan of very hot weather. We don't have air conditioning, and we have a wall of windows on the western sideof the house. Afternoons in the summer can get pretty unbearable.

I also don't like really cold - the other day I could see my breath when I went out to wait for my transportation to work. That's too cold. And this from someone who once lived in South Dakota and braved a day that was 20-below with a wind chill of 90-below.

For the most part, I live in a lovely Mediterranean climate, with 300 days of sunlight a year. If I want to see snow, I can look at the mountains (between the palm trees).

Nov 24 2013, 07:29 AM	#1
Priscilla Super Stitcher Craftmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Fan of: No One Noticed The Cat	Cold or hot? When I thought of this I was only thinking of weather. It also applies to what you prefer to drink. For me, I would rather have cold weather than hot/humid. For drinks, I like my tea and coffee good and hot all year round. The reason I prefer cold is because you can always put on more layers but having to live in air conditioning to be comfortable is not my idea of living. I like to be able to go outdoors! Four seasons are what I like. What's your pleasure? __________________ As You Wish - "The Princess Bride"

Nov 24 2013, 08:45 AM	#2
mawra Dolphin Friend Craftmaster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CONCORD VA Fan of: PERN Now Reading: Dolphins of Pern and Queens ow	Re: Cold or hot? I hate cold. drink is Pepsi. When cold hot chocolate made with milk with either marshmallows or whip cream. __________________ MEDDLE NOT IN THE AFAIRS OF DRAGONS, FOR YOU ARE CRUNCHY & GOOD WITH CHOCOLATE SO MANY BOOKS SO LITTLE TIME DRIVING SMART KEEPS YOU ALIVE

Nov 24 2013, 11:39 AM	#3
*Hans* Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Netherlands Fan of: Pern!	Re: Cold or hot? HOT! Well, a warmer climate. As a photographer I do like the colours of other seasons but I just visited an island that has a year round temp of about 25 degrees and I could get used to that easily! I hate winter and I hate rain. Like Cilla I am glad somebody invented airconditioning when I am vactioning in hot climes but I don't like being in an aircondtioned room for too long. I'd rather go without or go with less clothes than use airco. As for drinks: COLD, not necessarily refridgerated but though I like a strond coffee (espresso) if I had to chose between hot or cold, the hot drink would disappear in a jiffy. __________________ Hans, also known as Elrhan, Master Archivist Visit The Pern Museum & Archives for all your Pern and Anne McCaffrey News and Resources! The Pern Museum & Archives is the home of the Pern Encyclopedia and the Pern Bloodlines.

Nov 24 2013, 01:45 PM	#4
Allen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Last house on the left, across from the cemetery Fan of: The Pern Series Now Reading: Robin Hobb's Shaman's Crossing	Re: Cold or hot? Both! There are things I prefer in weather, both hot & cold. It seems that as I get older I can stand the cold better than the hot weather, but I still prefer summer over winter. Neither extreme is good, though. Drinks: Hot or cold tea, don't drink coffee, beer, most cold but there are some that are good at room temp, as long as room temp isn't much above 60F. __________________ *All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.*

Nov 24 2013, 06:58 PM	#5
kevia Ballybran Resident Tuner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere in the USA Fan of: Nimisha's Ship Now Reading: Crystal Line	Re: Cold or hot? I prefer hot. I can't say I like the summers in the south as they are too hot, but I'd rather be too hot than too cold. We're currently in Florida and I'm loving the "not cold" weather. It isn't really that hot where we are, but it definitely isn't as cold as farther north, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it! __________________ Kevia

Nov 24 2013, 08:57 PM	#6
mawra Dolphin Friend Craftmaster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CONCORD VA Fan of: PERN Now Reading: Dolphins of Pern and Queens ow	Re: Cold or hot? I Wish I was in Florida. It is going drop down to 14f tonight. I wish the upstairs was insulated. __________________ MEDDLE NOT IN THE AFAIRS OF DRAGONS, FOR YOU ARE CRUNCHY & GOOD WITH CHOCOLATE SO MANY BOOKS SO LITTLE TIME DRIVING SMART KEEPS YOU ALIVE

Nov 24 2013, 09:56 PM	#7
Anareth Journeywoman Healer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Here and There Fan of: Pern, Ship Series Now Reading: Girl Genius (read it!)	Re: Cold or hot? I don't mind cold weather and hot drinks. Not a huge fan of the reverse. __________________ Read "Strange Roads" Keep the Heat on for Book 3

Nov 25 2013, 12:03 AM	#8
Lily Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellywood, New Zealand	Re: Cold or hot? I like cold cold, and hot hot, no matter what the weather. I mostly drink coffee, (hot strong black and unsweetened) or water. Well - the occasional ( ) glass of wine. I developed a taste for iced coffee on our last trip overseas but it never took on once I got back home. Perhaps because you have to slurp it up through the ice with a straw? AND!!! Shock! Horror! I wont touch pepsi or cocacola __________________ Coffee: Chocolate: Men: Some things are just better rich

Nov 25 2013, 09:04 AM	#9
mawra Dolphin Friend Craftmaster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CONCORD VA Fan of: PERN Now Reading: Dolphins of Pern and Queens ow	Re: Cold or hot? Last time is was this cold (14f)on this date was 1970. It was so cold up stair that my eye ball are cold. I would rather be hot __________________ MEDDLE NOT IN THE AFAIRS OF DRAGONS, FOR YOU ARE CRUNCHY & GOOD WITH CHOCOLATE SO MANY BOOKS SO LITTLE TIME DRIVING SMART KEEPS YOU ALIVE

Nov 25 2013, 09:23 AM	#10
Priscilla Super Stitcher Craftmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Fan of: No One Noticed The Cat	Re: Cold or hot? It was that cold here as well this morning. Anything from 0 to 30 is pretty standard for us from now to about the end of March. It does get above that often during the day but when there is wind it still feels pretty cold. We're used to it and our houses are insulated for it. I hope your temps go up soon, maw. Being too cold or too hot is not pleasant! Lily, I don't drink soda of any kind any more. Far too much sugar in it and diet soda is disgusting (to me, anyway). __________________ As You Wish - "The Princess Bride"

Nov 25 2013, 10:34 AM	#12
Priscilla Super Stitcher Craftmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Fan of: No One Noticed The Cat	Re: Cold or hot? No problem. Gives me an idea for another topic! __________________ As You Wish - "The Princess Bride"

Nov 26 2013, 03:16 AM	#14
Golden Talisath Dragonrider storyteller Junior Weyrwoman Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Serbia Fan of: F'lar and Lessa, DF Now Reading: My university books	Re: Cold or hot? Hmmm, I like winter just because of the snow, but not shen it falls in the city and makes a mess. I don't like cold or hot, as for the last years we have gone through extreme tempretatures (+50 in the summer, -30 in the winter). As for the drinks, cold. I drink cola like there's no tomorrow. Yes, I know it's not good. __________________ *"Manuscripts don't burn", Woland, ''The Master and Margarita*'' From the Weyr and from the Bowl Bronze and Brown and Blue and Green, Rise the dragonmen of Pern, Aloft, on wing, seen, then unseen. Dragonman avoid excess Greed will bring the Weyr distress; To the ancient Laws adhere, Prospers thus the Dragon-weyr.

Nov 26 2013, 08:21 AM	#15
Priscilla Super Stitcher Craftmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Fan of: No One Noticed The Cat	Re: Cold or hot? Oh, I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one looking for the "like" button! Takes over our lives for sure! __________________ As You Wish - "The Princess Bride"

Nov 27 2013, 02:42 AM	#16
*Hans* Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Netherlands Fan of: Pern!	Re: Cold or hot? What I want is a Dislike Button! __________________ Hans, also known as Elrhan, Master Archivist Visit The Pern Museum & Archives for all your Pern and Anne McCaffrey News and Resources! The Pern Museum & Archives is the home of the Pern Encyclopedia and the Pern Bloodlines.

Nov 28 2013, 02:59 PM	#18
P'ter Crafter Craftmaster Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Pronouns: He/him Fan of: Favorite? Now Reading: avidly	Re: Cold or hot? I'm sure I could oblige (if I really REALLY tried!) __________________ "Truth is stranger than fiction: fiction has to make sense." Leo Rosten. "When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." C. S. Lewis "I find television very educational. Whenever somebody switches it on I go in the other room and read a book." (attributed to Groucho Marx) The Pedants are revolting! (against bad grammar)

Nov 28 2013, 03:21 PM	#19
Priscilla Super Stitcher Craftmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Fan of: No One Noticed The Cat	Re: Cold or hot? Now I need the Like button! I like hot drinks more in winter and vice versa. One thing I don't like is a drink that is too sweet. That would be Pepsi or sweet tea for me. I use very little sweetening in any drink. __________________ As You Wish - "The Princess Bride"

Dec 1 2013, 07:50 PM	#21
Greenrider Tresa The Contrary Planetary Brain Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Fan of: The Ship Who Searched Now Reading: The Calhoun Collection, Nora Roberts	Re: Cold or hot? Hot, but I don't really like extremes of either hot or cold. Drinks: Water, lemonade, iced tea, occasionally hot chocolate. __________________ Thinking, understanding, reasoning, willing, call not these Soul! They are its actions, but they are not its essence. Akhenaton? (c. B.C. 1375) Egyptian King and Monotheist

Dec 12 2013, 08:29 PM	#22
Delia Inactive Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Fan of: Pern series Now Reading: Dragonwriter	Re: Cold or hot? I am not a fan of very hot weather. We don't have air conditioning, and we have a wall of windows on the western sideof the house. Afternoons in the summer can get pretty unbearable. I also don't like really cold - the other day I could see my breath when I went out to wait for my transportation to work. That's too cold. And this from someone who once lived in South Dakota and braved a day that was 20-below with a wind chill of 90-below. For the most part, I live in a lovely Mediterranean climate, with 300 days of sunlight a year. If I want to see snow, I can look at the mountains (between the palm trees).

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