Cytat:
I don't live in a tent
Never crossed my mind that you might be residing in such a flimsy dwelling ;). Nevertheless, we need to leave our cozy heated environments once in a while to buy groceries etc. which involves walking in the snow, or driving on slippery roads. Furthermore our extremities as well as the sticking parts of our body, such as nose can get cold and even fall off!. I heard stories that in Michigan which is right on Canadian border, humans need to dig tunnels in the snow sometimes in order to move around. Brrr.
I live below the Canadian border far enough to enjoy mild winters, and I still hibernate.
Cytat:
I wouldn't trade cold for hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, fires or any other disasters that happen elsewhere.
I don't blame you :), nobody wants to experience those, but why trade right away? Anyway, living in subarctic zone wouldn't work for me. If it works for you, enjoy:-)