Happy in Finland

Category: Winter clothing

  • A Warmer Spell

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    richbedhall
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    It’s a real nuisance when in the middle of winter, a warm spell occurs.  Plus 1 or 2 above freezing leads to a small melt. The roads may be cleared of snow completely, but the walking tracks, and footpaths with compacted snow melt slightly and then refreeze solid and very slippery.  Boots with studs become…

  • Waiting for Summer

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    richbedhall
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    My motto of ‘Happiness is an inside job’ is particularly valuable when it is minus ten outside with light snow showers.  I don’t envy those who have to work outside in this colder weather. In Finland, most of the outside work closes down for the winter.  Building sites go quieter after the summer and autumn…