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February 13th, 2006, 17:21
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Hey guys, I will be attending UND in the fall and since im a southern california kid, I have no idea what i'm gonna need in order to brave the cold weather. I know im gonna need a lot of warm/expensive stuff, but in your experiences, what has worked for you guys??? What do you all recommend??? Thanx a lot guys for your help! peace, Bauer
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February 13th, 2006, 18:02
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wait till you get up here and buy a parka/winter jacket here... maybe invest in a couple more longsleeve shirts or light sweaters (remember, you still have to sit in heated buildings for class) gloves are great, but yeah prolly just wait till you get here and stock up on video games or dvd's, because youll be sitting inside for 6 months of the year. :-\ |
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February 13th, 2006, 18:22
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And learn that "Gearing Up" does not mean getting ready for school!
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February 13th, 2006, 21:01
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What part of SoCal are you from? San Diego here - University Heights neighborhood. I was scared about the cold before I moved here but it really isn't that bad. Just dress for the weather, ie get a jacket from Cabela's (zero tax on clothing since it's on the Minnesota side of Grand Forks) along with warm mittens/gloves and beanie. If you buy a jacket in SoCal you'll pay a lot more money than if you were to buy it here because winter jackets in SoCal are bought once in a while for people who want them for going up to the snow (Big Bear, Tahoe, etc). Are you bringing a car? I'd recommend getting a winter/tire package for the snow, that's what I did. Engine block heater is a good idea if it'll be parked outside.
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February 13th, 2006, 21:17
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Dress in layers. Thats the biggest thing. Cabella's is a good bet, as are Carharts (brands) Just ask the locals. They will steer you right. I lived in the midwest for 25 years and spent a winter or two in ND (NoDak).
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February 13th, 2006, 22:22
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i went to winnipeg and bought a bunch of cold weather gear at MEC. then again, 6 years ago, the canadian dollar was worth about $.65 US and buying anything in canada was a steal. probably best to buy at cabela's in EGF these days.
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February 13th, 2006, 23:02
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scheel's has TONS of good jackets too. a little less 'woodsy' too. if you care about that sort of thing.
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February 14th, 2006, 00:40
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Well, you will for sure see a lot of these when you come to North Dakota... "Welcome to North Dakota, where florescent colored Snowmobile jackets are worn to weddings as formal wear" 
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February 14th, 2006, 00:44
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*shakes head* its as bad (or worse!) as NASCAR jackets in the south. :-\ though per capita, you see far far FAR fewer nascar jackets back home. Quote:
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February 14th, 2006, 00:50
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February 14th, 2006, 01:28
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dude thats like double-bonus git-r-done cool points!! Quote:
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February 14th, 2006, 09:23
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February 16th, 2006, 14:52
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February 19th, 2006, 04:44
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