Day 3 - 308 -- Adjusting to Temperature Changes

It appears we've reached the point in the season when cool mornings and less warmth to the days is the norm. I've been wearing my heaviest fleece under a wind and rain jacket. It is time to freshen up the winter clothes and store the summer items. That is a fair amount of work and isn't a favourite activity. Regardless of the likability of the task, it needs to be done to stop me from feeling so cold. Again, not something that is surprising a this point in the year, but Autumn has been breaking us in slowly. It seems we may not be listening -- cognitive dissonance in play in a major way.

Renovations to upgrade the ventilation system in our building have been underway for some time now. The work is slated to be completed by early January. In the meantime, the main heating for the building will be off. An antiquated heating system available only in rooms with outside walls will provide heat in the interim. Sadly, this is a system that has not been turned on in the 18+ years I've been here. The wall units in my office do not put out any heat while the air vents above my chair circulate and exchange the air using the outside air but without the heating of that air. I've taken a fleece vest to the office to wear under the fleece jacket when seated in the room for any length of time. On top of this  the space heater in the office has chosen this week to stop producing heat. -- it hums as usual, but no heat output occurs. One of the classrooms I use feels like a sauna, so it means shedding layers or melt into a puddle in the midst of lecture.

Preparing for the seasonal changes happens each year, so we should be ready. I'll need to be prepared to move to work elsewhere if it gets too cool in the office. A new space heater needs to be acquired. Digging out the sweaters may help to retain some body heat. Perhaps I should wear my Rider toque and neck warmer with gloves -- that might cause a stir. <smile> I am also taking a great fleece throw to the office since my legs get cold, too. So -- besides looking like a much older person with a shawl over my knees, add in a scarf, hats and mitts and I'm certain I'll cut a dashing figure -- at least I'll be memorable. 

One short lyric line ran through my head when thinking of preparing for the seasonal changes. It is from a song with a much different story, but the lead chorus line and title should make sense. It is from a Canadian singer/songwriter with an amazing voice to boot.This video shows a face from his early days on the guitar -- another Winnipeg boy. <smile> Enjoy! 

Break it to the Gently -- Burton Cummings