"Or maybe I have become soft. Now anything below room temperature is just too much for me. "
Ha! Welcome to my world. We were basically 0C this morning. I dislike it. I do believe the cold just feels colder. It is a common complain of those of us that are getting older. Of course I am not saying you are close to getting ready for your AARP card. (I know this probably doesnt translate too well Canuckland, but it is all I got :))
LOL ... I don't know. I think got it but I do not understand those people willingly submerging themselves in ice. Like what are you ... a polar bear?