Get these dude....pretty safe as long as you don't eat them trying to warm up your body.

http://industrialsavings.com/Merchan...e=warmingpacks


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When I ref football om weather like this, I wear polypropoline and goretex. Layers and layers. I also go to an army-navy sotre(whitey's in berea) and by polypropoline shooting gloves and where them under insulated leather/fleece gloves. As somebody else mentioned, I also wear underarmor type clothing and a special type of athletic long-john that keeps you warm but wicks the sweat away. (It is meant to keep you warm in cold weather and keep you cool in warm weather.)

You can also buy battery-powered socks tht keep you warm, as well. Do you get any chance to drink hot liquids like hot soup or hot chocolate?

I also agree---lukewarm is best early on---never go for the steaming hot until you get all of the feeling back.

Hang in there!

Tim C.

 

Hey Brewdude---do you brew your own beer? We just finished a very nice Czech Plsner and a tasty Dunkelbock. There is a place few miles awya tht we go to to brew our own beers.

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those look good, but for 60 bucks for 40 pair, I'd have to almost buy a set every month almost for 60 bucks every month for 4 months left this winter!

 

Where were you working today? What part of Cleveburg?

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HAHAHAHAHAHA I guarantee it!

 

I agree about slow thawing out. also try some thin nylon (liner) socks, and really thick wool socks. They should breath well, wick moisture away from your feet. and hold heat in. if you get really thick socks you may like to go up another size in boots, to be more comfy.
-Patrick

 

Yes I do. I do it at home in my kitchen. I haven't made any in a while, just been caught up doing other things, but I'm gonna make a batch right after New Years. I've been doing it about 11 years now off and on, I relly enjoy doing it. The most rewarding thing is to pour a glass of my own brew and have my friends enjoy it as much as I do.


Matt...you can find those warmers cheaper, that was just an example. And it's only $50 for the box of 40. SO for 4 months its either $200 or cut your toes off when they get frost bite..


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Never brewed at home---one of my friends does---we go t a place and they have everything we need---you can brew anything from something like a budlite to something heavier than a Guiness Stout. We normally brew two batches and divy stuff up---one light and one a little heavier. I too likethe idea that there are no preservtives and you can tweak it just the way you like it.

The dunlebock has just a hint of roasted chocolate---and the czech pilsner is very crisp. We have also brewed a Scottish Ale, a wheat beer, something similar to a Corona, a dortmunder, a red beer, and others.

Here is where we go:
http://www.thebrewkettle.com/

My motto is--"So many beers; so little time!"

 

Don't worry, Matt -- it's against the law for a Union man to get frostbite. Just get back out there tomorrow and stomp your feet a few times and I'm sure everything will be alright.

 

sweaty or wet feet will soon be cold feet
I'm with pat on this one thin sock first one heavy sock only
if your feet sweat you will have to find a combination to keep them
semi dry
mitch

 

Have you tried...
















MOVING AROUND???? Trust me, it works wonders. Moving around = blood flowing = warmth.

 

Maybe you should get a desk job?

 

That place looks pretty cool. If you seriously like doing it, you should look into getting a home setup. Its a lot of fun. I started bottling my beer and then got a keg setup with the CO2 tank and all. Only problem with that is you drink a lot more...LOL. One of the smoothest and lightest beers I ever made was made with 5lbs of Light malt and a can of rice syrup solids. It wasnt my favorite since it was so light, but it tasted great and a lot more people were able to enjoy it since it was so light. A lot of people dont like the darker, heavier beers I tend to brew. I think a Guiness type will be my next one.



HEY MATT.....I just got back from Home Depot and seen those warmer things for .98 for a pack of 2. You might wanna run by there and grab a few just to have.



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