Five-Minute Strip Down

Aside from the fact that they're smaller, have fewer events and less people, the Winter Olympics are decidedly different from the Summer Games in another aspect: The Five-Minute Strip Down. Going from indoors to outside in the elements forces one to layer. For instance, I've got a long-sleeved t-shirt on right now. Under my work area is a sweater, fleece vest, wind breaker, hat and gloves. Oh yeah, and a scarf (red, of course). At the end of the day when I pack up, I put on all my layers and head to a restaurant. Once I get to a restaurant I can't sit down and relax before I go through the "five-minute strip down." In the summer, the most I would have would be a light jacket that might get put on if I'm inside in an air-conditioned building. That takes about five seconds to remove or put on. Not nearly as fun as the five-minute strip down!