Is your heating ON or OFF?

Caterina

Thaks for your support bluebag, but I have to say, to his credit, that he took on board the "riot act" that I read him and promised to be more careful. Now that he is 21 I am seeing a definite change in him and these incidents, which were very frequent when he was a teenager, have definitely decreased.

More than the cold, what I found effective (reading his expression) was the threat that I would charge him for a portion of the bills if this happened again, as he is saving like mad because he wants to go traveling!

NualaBuala

Still off here but oh boy, I was sorely tempted this evening. I came home cold, exhausted and soaked. But I had a hot shower, cottage pie, lashings of tea and lit the fire ... sorted!

mama67

jackieglasgow wrote: »

Just back from the school run and it is beautiful out there, the sun glare was bad though, there is no cloud cover at all. Its 0 degrees here too. Boys are out with hats and scarves and gloves although the biggest who is 11 going on 41 is not amused!

I am thinking about buying my wee dog a coat, I always thought they were naff but she looks cold, and she loves sitting in the garden, I am worried she will stay indoors all winter otherwise.

Now my DS1 who is 15 is always asking for gloves especially for when he is refereeing (football Ref).
Wouldn't be seen dead in a scarf though and only has one of those dappy hats

bluebag

Caterina wrote: »

Thaks for your support bluebag, but I have to say, to his credit, that he took on board the "riot act" that I read him and promised to be more careful. Now that he is 21 I am seeing a definite change in him and these incidents, which were very frequent when he was a teenager, have definitely decreased.

More than the cold, what I found effective (reading his expression) was the threat that I would charge him for a portion of the bills if this happened again, as he is saving like mad because he wants to go traveling!

Sounds like he just wasn't thinking, rather than not bothered.

I must admit to doing a lot of 'door!!' and 'lights!!!' shouting these days.
It's a wonder the neighbours don't complain.
Did you see the news that utilities are about to go up 7%.... I'm buying an igloo.:rotfl:

fedupandskint

"The Final Countdown - Let's all stay strong together until the 1st November"

Fedup
redruby
nutty babe
NualaBuala
u_r
marmitrulesok
elf06
roosterpotatoes
GetRealBabe
carrieparkinson
butler_helen
banjangal

Anyone else?

Counting down [STRIKE]25th[/STRIKE]:D, [STRIKE]26th[/STRIKE]:D, [STRIKE]27th[/STRIKE]:D, [STRIKE]28th[/STRIKE]:D, [STRIKE]29th[/STRIKE]:D, 30th, 31st then have a think about putting the heating on

Doesn't look that much when you see the dates like that does it?

Who else needs a bit of moral support to get through the mornings next week?

I'll update again tomorrow as I'm off to warm up in fleecy bedding now! Welcome aboard everyone, let's stay strong together and see if I can hang on to not put the heating on for the longest I've ever done

Hey! How we doin? Over halfway there now for the week :j

My heating is still OFF and it's mild again here tonight , still ok though and coping fine!

5 days down and 2 days left

And remember what I post below, its more important than worrying about keeping to the challenge

Don't worry if you don't manage this week. It's better to keep warm and cosy if you need to

mama67

Just a reminder for those of you worried or reluctant to use your heating, please make sure your body temperature is safe.

All temperatures degrees C
Below 9 - risk of hypothermia
12 - too cold - increased risks of heart attacks and strokes
15- Discomfort - risk of respiratory illness
18- Comfortable house temp
21- Ideal house temp
24- plus (we should be so lucky)Hot ,reduce heat stay warm. Babies may overheat

It might be a good idea if someone remembers to post this every couple of pages or so for newcomers to the thread?

NualaBuala

We're getting there fedupandskint, not long to go now. :j It's still pretty mild here so it's not too hard keeping it off.

Well remembered Mama67 :T

GetRealBabe

Hi

Still off here.

Agree with mama67. I've set my central heating to come on when the temperature falls below 15 degrees.

bajangal

fedupandskint wrote: »

"The Final Countdown - Let's all stay strong together until the 1st November"

Fedup
redruby
nutty babe
NualaBuala
u_r
marmitrulesok
elf06
roosterpotatoes
GetRealBabe
carrieparkinson
butler_helen

Anyone else?

Counting down [STRIKE]25th[/STRIKE]:D, [STRIKE]26th[/STRIKE]:D, [STRIKE]27th[/STRIKE]:D, [STRIKE]28th[/STRIKE]:D, [STRIKE]29th[/STRIKE]:D, 30th, 31st then have a think about putting the heating on

Doesn't look that much when you see the dates like that does it?

Who else needs a bit of moral support to get through the mornings next week?

I'll update again tomorrow as I'm off to warm up in fleecy bedding now! Welcome aboard everyone, let's stay strong together and see if I can hang on to not put the heating on for the longest I've ever done

Hey! How we doin? Over halfway there now for the week :j

My heating is still OFF and it's mild again here tonight , still ok though and coping fine!

5 days down and 2 days left

And remember what I post below, its more important than worrying about keeping to the challenge

Don't worry if you don't manage this week. It's better to keep warm and cosy if you need to

Can you add me to the list.
I have been lurking for a while and reading this thread but I NEVER thought I would be able to keep the heating OFF until now.
Since, May it hasn't been on, so I am really chuffed with myself.
If I have lasted this long without it, I can last another 2 days.

mrsr

My OH is out all evening so i decided to to light my Piller candes (all 6 of them )and make the most of having the remote to myself.Well i know it's a mild night but sitting room is now 25c:T i would normally expect it be around 20/21 ,i'm off to buy more candels in the morning i'm sure they've made the room warmer.