Monday 16 January 2012

Hunker Down and Find Your Mittens

Here on the prairies, we've been pampered for the past month with beautiful, mild weather. It has seemed more like April than December/January. But all good things must come to an end. We're back in the deep freeze now, with temperatures between -20 and -30°C.

So it's a perfect time to post this delightful video by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Choir. The choir sings suggestions for staying warm set to the glorious music of Carl Orff's "O Fortuna" from Carmina Burana. Watch it full screen for best visibility of the subtitles!



at

22 comments:

  1. AnonymousMonday, January 16, 2012

    that was just amazing, the laughing at the end was so funny, how did they ever talk everyone into doing that! I love the way we Canadians say Calgry,, so funny!
    Thanks for sharing this, its cold here in our part of Canada too, not as cold as you though,

    ReplyDelete
  2. jaz@octoberfarmMonday, January 16, 2012

    this is so cool! blow some snow and cold my way please!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. DEZMONDMonday, January 16, 2012

    -30? Oh, Debs, when can I visit? I've always wanted to experience Siberian weather :) Do you have electricity and water when it's soooo bellow zero?

    ReplyDelete
  4. Robin LarkspurMonday, January 16, 2012

    Minus 30??!! Eeek, I do not feel so bad about the minus 2 this morning. Double up on those mittens!

    ReplyDelete
  5. LauraMonday, January 16, 2012

    same here...January has ARRIVED!!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. A Beer for the ShowerMonday, January 16, 2012

    People always think Colorado is so cold. But it's not. It doesn't even go negative here. Minus 30? Kill me.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Jane Monday, January 16, 2012

    Totally cool, or should I say hot?! I could use some gravy action on my cheese right about now.

    ReplyDelete
  8. brandiMonday, January 16, 2012

    ~did you find your mittens and snow shovel!?! love it...will show my littles here in awhile...sending you a bit of warmth on this chilly wintery day...temps only in the 20's here...much love light and blessings~

    ReplyDelete
  9. yellowdoggrannyMonday, January 16, 2012

    oh man..I loved that video.
    It's supposed to be 70 here today.

    ReplyDelete
  10. LeannaMonday, January 16, 2012

    Hey sweetie, I tagged you so go to my blog and get the details and questions. and all that other trashy crap I have for you. Ta..
    http://canwehaveanewwitchoursmelted.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  11. MakropoulosMonday, January 16, 2012

    I like this version of Carmina Banana more than the other. Thanks for posting, and DO stay warm!

    ReplyDelete
  12. The Dancing CroneMonday, January 16, 2012

    Oh yeah, I knew we could count on you Plough Girls and Boys to teach the rest of the country how to stay warm this winter!!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. mxtodis123Monday, January 16, 2012

    Minus 30? Our 17 doesn't sound so cold after all.
    Stay warm.
    Mary

    ReplyDelete
  14. BeatnheartMonday, January 16, 2012

    Loved That!! always love your vids. Could ya do me a favor...I have been hearing that you can’t see my blog...would ya check and leave a comment...Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  15. LaeliMonday, January 16, 2012

    I loved watching them smile as they got to some of the lyrics,lol

    ReplyDelete
  16. Tricky NagMonday, January 16, 2012

    awesome!
    But, I'm still cold.

    ReplyDelete
  17. WorkingdanMonday, January 16, 2012

    That was better than I expected. Pretty funny! I could tell it was hard for some of them to keep a straight face as they sang!

    ReplyDelete
  18. AnnieMonday, January 16, 2012

    So funny and I loved the mouth twitches too!! Where do you find these fabulous quirky things?! Love it :) BTW, I will never ever complain about winter here ever again!!

    ReplyDelete
  19. DB StewartMonday, January 16, 2012

    So fantastic! Thanks for making the cold feel a little less biting.
    -from your even colder neighbour up north

    ReplyDelete
  20. Rose - Watching WavesTuesday, January 17, 2012

    gaaaaahhhh ... minus 30? Is that even a real temperature? I've been moaning about it being in the 50s here... the plus 50s. I admire your hardiness - lol! And I love the video; smiled and chuckled from beginning to end. What a fun, sweet, quirky idea!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Plowing Through Life (Martha)Tuesday, January 17, 2012

    He he...so cool! Love the way they chuckled at the end.

    ReplyDelete
  22. JeanneTuesday, January 17, 2012

    Love it!!!! :0)
    Sounds like Hot Toddy Time to me! :0)

    ReplyDelete

Your comments are welcomed and appreciated!

However, comment moderation is on and no comments will be published from trolls, haters, bots or spammers.