16. January 2009 by admin.

I’ve never really thought about this until today.  With last night’s temperature reaching -12 F in Windsor and the lunchtime temperature at a balmy -8 F, I’m thinking we might be able to walk home — or at least across the River.  It’s official in my books.  The Detroit River is frozen across.  This morning on my way in I stopped to take some amazing pictures of the sun reflecting on the Detroit skyline through the steam pouring off the River.  I’ll post them later.

It’s noon and bitterly cold, the River is frozen . . . can we walk home tonight?

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14. January 2009 by admin.

Well, gang, we’ve reached that time of the year when fashion goes out the window and warm clothes must prevail.  As a Tunnel Bus rider during the next couple of weeks, you need to be prepared for just about any type of weather — cold and snow.  After all, it is NAIAS (North American International Auto Show) season.  For the uninformed, this means potential delays in crossing the border, especially in the afternoon.

So, let’s talk about the necessary requirements to wait for the afternoon bus in 5 F above weather with 20 mile-an-hour winds.  Just like your mother told you, dress in layers.  Long underwear, t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, shirts, sweaters, two or three pairs of socks (one wool), gloves, scarf, and of course, fur hat for those of us that are focilely changed.  One more word of caution.  Important tip:  Always go to the bathroom first.  It’s difficult to remove all those close in an emergency!

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