Re: [silk] Silklisters in Boston/Cambridge?

2017-03-29 Thread Chew Lin Kay 
On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 7:48 PM, John Sundman  wrote:

> .
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> What will you be studying at Harvard?
>
> jrs
>
>
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​Given that I don't currently cycle, if I don't learn by November I might
as well put a hiatus on that endeavour until the summer...

Divinity school, MDiv with a concentration on either interfaith
peacebuilding or religious literacy (probably and, if I can define it more
clearly. eventually).

CL​

Re: [silk] Silklisters in Boston/Cambridge?

2017-03-29 Thread John Sundman 

> On Mar 29, 2017, at 12:40 AM, Chew Lin Kay  wrote:
> 
>  don't cycle when it's cold
> outside. 

It’s OK to cycle when it’s cold outside. Just don’t cycle over the Longfellow 
Bridge when it’s life-threateningly cold. 

What will you be studying at Harvard?

jrs

Re: [silk] Silklisters in Boston/Cambridge?

2017-03-28 Thread Suresh Ramasubramanian 
On 29/03/17, 10:10 AM, "silklist on behalf of Chew Lin Kay" 
 wrote:

> Right, so wear many layers, don't drive and don't cycle
> when it's cold outside. I'm Singaporean, the complaining
> should come easy. Got it!

You’re Singaporean lah – so that means you know how to make laksa, noodle soup 
and such.

I can’t think of anything better to keep cold well away, not even hot toddies 
and those are awesome for the purpose.

Re: [silk] Silklisters in Boston/Cambridge?

2017-03-28 Thread Chew Lin Kay 
Right, so wear many layers, don't drive and don't cycle when it's cold
outside. I'm Singaporean, the complaining should come easy. Got it!

On 29 Mar 2017 9:33 AM, "Biju Chacko"  wrote:

> On 29 Mar 2017 05:48, "Sean Doyle"  wrote:
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> I really don't think it's bad at all but it's probably Stockholm Syndrome.
>
>
> This explains why I think, "Traffic is pretty good today" when it takes
> "just" 30 minutes to cover the 7km to work.
>
> -- b
>

Re: [silk] Silklisters in Boston/Cambridge?

2017-03-28 Thread Biju Chacko 
On 29 Mar 2017 05:48, "Sean Doyle"  wrote:




I really don't think it's bad at all but it's probably Stockholm Syndrome.


This explains why I think, "Traffic is pretty good today" when it takes
"just" 30 minutes to cover the 7km to work.

-- b

Re: [silk] Silklisters in Boston/Cambridge?

2017-03-28 Thread Sean Doyle 
I've been in Boston for more than 25 years - it seems completely normal to
me. But yes -
a) Layers.
b) Pay attention to the weather forecasts for temperature. Predictions of
precipitation are often wrong but wind chill predictions are subjectively
accurate :-).
c) If you're going to drive a car - you might want to stay off the road
until you're used to driving on ice. Boston is very good at clearing roads
but a few years ago in a blizzard I was driving (taking someone to the
emergency room) but I'm an experienced driver in the snow... and I still
spun out. Luckily no one else was on the road and nothing was hit.
d) Try to get your apartment to be near your classes :-).
e) Complain about the weather - this raises your core temperature.

I really don't think it's bad at all but it's probably Stockholm Syndrome.


On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 4:25 PM, Thaths  wrote:

> On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 10:10 PM Chew Lin Kay 
> wrote:
>
> /delurks
>
> And excepting that, anyone has tips to help a tropical baby
> survive her first winter? (how is it snowing in March?!)
>
>
> The cold is just one part of the misery. The other is the dearth of
> daylight.
>
> I strongly recommend you get a couple of these Happy Lights:
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Verilux-HappyLight-Energy-Lamp-5000/dp/B002Q2H2JC
>
> Thaths
>

Re: [silk] Silklisters in Boston/Cambridge?

2017-03-28 Thread Thaths 
On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 10:10 PM Chew Lin Kay  wrote:

/delurks

And excepting that, anyone has tips to help a tropical baby
survive her first winter? (how is it snowing in March?!)


The cold is just one part of the misery. The other is the dearth of
daylight.

I strongly recommend you get a couple of these Happy Lights:

https://www.amazon.com/Verilux-HappyLight-Energy-Lamp-5000/dp/B002Q2H2JC

Thaths

Re: [silk] Silklisters in Boston/Cambridge?

2017-03-28 Thread John Sundman 
Comments within,

jrs

> On Mar 28, 2017, at 7:13 AM, Venkatesh Hariharan  wrote:
> 
> Cover yourself with many layers of clothing in winter. And have a stiff
> drink before attempting to cross the Charles River bridge in the height of
> winter. Brrr that was one of the coldest experiences of my life.
> 
> Venky

I live on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, off the coast of Cape Cod about 80 
miles south of Boston.

During much of 2000 - 2007 I was working in Boston or Cambridge and renting a 
room in Somerville (returning home on weekends). I generally rode my bicycle to 
work, about 5 miles.

One January morning around 2005 I heard an announcement like this on the radio 
“Dangerously cold today. Do not go outdoors unless you must.”  It was something 
like -15F,  ( -26C )

But I’m a macho, macho man and I had recently received cold-weather biking 
clothes for Christmas, so I decided to ride the bike anyway.  Well, the ride to 
work was pretty damn cold, but refreshing. Not a big deal. The ride home was a 
different story. It was so cold that I could barely blink my eyes — no 
lubrication. Also, the oil on my bike chain was nearly frozen, making it very 
hard to pedal. The wind went through my clothes as if I were naked. By the time 
I got to the Longfellow Bridge over the Charles River I was getting scared. 
Each breath was so cold that I was afraid I might get frostbite inside my lungs 
(I could already feel the frostbite on my cheeks). It was like breathing fire. 
About midway over the bridge, I lost all sensation in my hands. I could not 
work the gears or brakes. Cars were whizzing all around me. I felt certain one 
would kill me. As soon as I made it to the other side of the bridge I rode my 
bike right into the lobby of the first building I came to. I stayed there about 
an hour to warm up, then rode the last mile home.

The next day I took my car to work. I don’t ride in winter anymore. April is 
soon enough. 

But don’t fear. That kind of cold is rare. The typical January day this year 
was right around freezing (0C) or a little above.

> 
> On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 4:39 PM, Chew Lin Kay  wrote:
> 
>> /delurks
>> 
>> Hello Silklisters!
>> 
>> I'll be heading to Harvard for grad school in August -- is anyone currently
>> in the area? And excepting that, anyone has tips to help a tropical baby
>> survive her first winter? (how is it snowing in March?!)
>> 
>> Chew Lin
>> 
 
Martha’s Vineyard is a popular summer spot. Rich and famous people vacation 
here, but regular folk as well. Depending on traffic, in the summer it’s about 
a 1.5 hour bus ride from Boston, followed by a 45 minute ferry ride. With 
sufficient notice I’ll be happy to give any visiting Silklisters a guided tour.

jrs

Re: [silk] Silklisters in Boston/Cambridge?

2017-03-28 Thread Venkatesh Hariharan 
Cover yourself with many layers of clothing in winter. And have a stiff
drink before attempting to cross the Charles River bridge in the height of
winter. Brrr that was one of the coldest experiences of my life.

Venky

On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 4:39 PM, Chew Lin Kay  wrote:

> /delurks
>
> Hello Silklisters!
>
> I'll be heading to Harvard for grad school in August -- is anyone currently
> in the area? And excepting that, anyone has tips to help a tropical baby
> survive her first winter? (how is it snowing in March?!)
>
> Chew Lin
>

[silk] Silklisters in Boston/Cambridge?

2017-03-28 Thread Chew Lin Kay 
/delurks

Hello Silklisters!

I'll be heading to Harvard for grad school in August -- is anyone currently
in the area? And excepting that, anyone has tips to help a tropical baby
survive her first winter? (how is it snowing in March?!)

Chew Lin