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Time to switch the heating on again?
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Anybody switched their central heating on yet?
And if you haven't, any tips for keeping warm and delaying the evil moment? We always try and delay switching it on as long as possible as psychologically it seems to be accepting that winter has arrived and that is such a depressing thought !
And if you haven't, any tips for keeping warm and delaying the evil moment? We always try and delay switching it on as long as possible as psychologically it seems to be accepting that winter has arrived and that is such a depressing thought !
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I've accepted it.... central heating isn't on yet but the big jumpers are, as are thick socks!! And I made a huge pot of lentil soup last night - the first pot of soup since February. I get sad every year, so this year I'm trying to embrace the season and be positive about it or I won't get out of bed at all. Roll on winter, I'm ready for ya!!
no heating for me either, I'm frankly too warm though have worn a cardi from time to time in the last few weeks. I'm still in the summer wardrobe, tho probably getting the winter clothes out of storage this week. Ii still only have the summer duvet on the bed too.
It is weird though isn't? Only 4 weeks till the clocks go back and still no sign of any actual coldness. I guess it'll hit hard and fast and we won't be prepared at all.
i have made a mental note though to have the boiler serviced, just in case.
It is weird though isn't? Only 4 weeks till the clocks go back and still no sign of any actual coldness. I guess it'll hit hard and fast and we won't be prepared at all.
i have made a mental note though to have the boiler serviced, just in case.
This must seem very odd to all on this thread: We never switch ours off unless we are to be away for several weeks during the summer and only turn the thermostat down if away for shorter periods at any time. Otherwise the thermostat stays at between 18 and 21degrees (night or day respectively). Before anyone throws a fit over the cost, it is about �600 a year at current prices for a house that is just over 150 square metres in area with high ceilings. The difference is that it is well insulated and draughtproofed - in the colder half of Britain. Well worth it because we never know what the outside temperature is until we either go out or read the outside thermometer. We know others who know in their closed house. The heating starts up and goes off by itself - unless it breaks down at which point we are quick to sort it. We do not fear serious psychological or physical consequences of being comfortable. We do not fear the change of season either.
We`ve got night storage heaters which, at this time of year and in the spring, are a bit awkward as they are either on or off and take a while to heat up initially. However, in spite of dire warnings about how expensive they would be, we are VERY satisfied with their overall performance and cost.
We are lucky that we have a gas fire in the lounge as well, and that`s what usually ends up going on for a while when the evenings get chilly. Keeping the windows and doors closed, curtains pulled, and putting on another layer of clothing helps. I have to think back to my childhood when we didn`t have central heating of any sort...but we did have an open fireplace in EVERY room, including the bedrooms!
We are lucky that we have a gas fire in the lounge as well, and that`s what usually ends up going on for a while when the evenings get chilly. Keeping the windows and doors closed, curtains pulled, and putting on another layer of clothing helps. I have to think back to my childhood when we didn`t have central heating of any sort...but we did have an open fireplace in EVERY room, including the bedrooms!
No heating on as yet and I try and delay it as long as possible.
It is still quite warm here in Norfolk during the day and we have had a fabulous September apart from a couple of days of monsoon conditions and flooding which is another story.
I hate central heating ..it dries your hair and skin,and makes me feel headachy and bunged up most of the time.It is chilly in the mornings now and in the evenings so I am wearing the best investment I have ever made which is one of those knee length thick knitted cardigans.When it does go we only have it on for a couple of hours in the morning and then again in the evening .I would rather keep moving and wrap up warm than sit in the fug all day.It would have to be Arctic to persuade me to have it on constantly.Luckily we have an open fire which is far nicer so we light that most evenings in the winter and turn the radiator in that room off.
I am a great believer in hot water bottles,thick socks,whisky,porridge and layers of clothing !
It is still quite warm here in Norfolk during the day and we have had a fabulous September apart from a couple of days of monsoon conditions and flooding which is another story.
I hate central heating ..it dries your hair and skin,and makes me feel headachy and bunged up most of the time.It is chilly in the mornings now and in the evenings so I am wearing the best investment I have ever made which is one of those knee length thick knitted cardigans.When it does go we only have it on for a couple of hours in the morning and then again in the evening .I would rather keep moving and wrap up warm than sit in the fug all day.It would have to be Arctic to persuade me to have it on constantly.Luckily we have an open fire which is far nicer so we light that most evenings in the winter and turn the radiator in that room off.
I am a great believer in hot water bottles,thick socks,whisky,porridge and layers of clothing !
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