The Heat Is On

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Registered: 03-25-2003
The Heat Is On
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Thu, 10-02-2008 - 10:02am

Yes, that's right.  The heat went on this morning for the first time of the season.  My thermostat is set down to 62º and the furnace kicked in.  The temperature outside is only 45º right now, so it might continue to run throughout the day.  I don't think it's suppose to warm up very much today.  Oh dear.  Here come the high heating bills again.  I'm not sure if I'm ready for this yet.


How's everyone else doing?  I'm sure that it's much warmer in the lower tier of states. 


Hope you all have a good day and that everyone's health is improving. 

 


 


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Registered: 09-10-2008
In reply to: kacierra
Thu, 10-02-2008 - 10:48am

Temps are about 5 degrees higher here in mid-IL. Our thermostat is in off position, so no surprises. Our house has a lot of windows, so this time of year we open the blinds and warm the house during the day. It stays pretty comfy, but was down to 65 when I got up. DH has grabbed his flannel shirt, I have a supply of denim shirts for when I get chilly. Actually put one on over my nightgown when I first got up. I do think I'm going to get the warm slippers out. I'm still wearing my Birkies and my toes are like icicles - guess I'd better get dressed. We have gas heat, pay on budget plan, and the company has already boosted this month's payment to cover the anticipated higher bill. Grrr. I actually applied for a part-time job, just to get a little extra in to cover the rise in EVERYTHING. We'll see what happens.

Jacquie

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: kacierra
Thu, 10-02-2008 - 4:17pm

I do the same with the drapes in my house.

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-19-2003
In reply to: kacierra
Fri, 10-03-2008 - 8:39am
heat kicked on here this morning too kaci..i actually had to turn it on yesterday morning,it was so cold.but im not complaining.i do love cold weather better then hot and humid. all the storm windows

    

                      

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: kacierra
Fri, 10-03-2008 - 9:36am
Trees are starting to turn here too.

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: kacierra
Fri, 10-03-2008 - 11:51am

I turned the heat on for the first time yesterday, too, Kaci.