lives or works on a farm, or outdoors?

Hi everyone. Just wondered if there is anyone around here that works outside and if they have any tips for combating the cold.

Although I live on a farm I have my own business independent of the farm. However, I still like to be involved and try to help my husband with some jobs like feeding the animals etc - when I can that is. Well, today I have felt quite well so this afternoon off I went with three children in tow to feed some heavily pregnant ewes.

But ooh! - the cold! Now I know it's been frosty and snowing these last few days but it's never really bothered me before - until these last few weeks.

Does anyone have any coping strategies to suggest - other than the obvious that is. The lambing season is just around the corner and I'm dreading it already.

I noticed that TK MAX had some warm, lined ski trousers and jackets to match. i would assume that the prices will come down even more next week when the sales start. I'm in the queue for them myself!

Eleanor x

Hi Sara,
i think layers are the best answer plus waterproofs and a good hat. Have you seen those pocket pads that you can pop in your pocket or inside your clothes that warm up - ive seen them in camping and outdoor shops although not used them myself. Ive just done a very quick search and there's quite a selection on ebay. Hope u find something that works - let us know what u find ~ Liz xx

Hello Sara, I can't add anything else but I've worn the ski clothes and they are gread so long as you have help and don't wait until the last minute to use the loo because with RA hands and all the layers it takes a while to get out of them. Glenys x

Hi Sara,

Always wear a hat as most of your body heat escapes from your head. Keep your feet warm by wearing thick soles boots to insulate your feet from the cold ground. And don't get wet as you will get cold five times as fast. That not only means rainfall but includes sweat as well. Wear breathable clothes to allow perspiration to escape. As the other young ladies have said wear several layers and remove one as you get warm! I know a little of keeping warm after standing " on the Russian Front " ( Russian Consulate on the Bayswater Road! ). It was absolutely freezing at 3am in the morning with the wind howling down the Bayswater Road from Marble Arch!

Stewart.