... Well, it's the time of the year when we can expect the cold and snow, so I'll keep up the article on dressing for observing in the cold. 2007 has been great, but it's time to start planning the 2008 spring-summer-fall observing season. ... Barb Hubal . ... Cotton doesn't hold in heat very well even when dry and it absorbs moisture, so once it's damp, the moisture conducts heat right through it. ... If you get cold easily, put on a short sleeve crew neck poly shirt on top of this layer. ... Layer...