I know I did it last year
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
October 18, 2022 6:55am CST
I know I lit our wall furnaces last year, but I am hesitating this year. Just old fear and dependency talking.
It is getting to be cold in our house.
We had talked about just using space heaters, but I think electric costs more than gas.
Somewhere along the line we are supposed to have new installed, based on a state grant. I have been on the list almost three years now.
I will probably start the pilot lights tonight, when I have time to mess with things.
Definitely need a warm house when Bob finally gets to come home.
We have a heated mattress pad on our bed and that makes it very cozy. Makes me reluctant to get up.
I thought summer was going to last forever.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Oct 22
I got my permanent crown. Will not do any more dentist stuff until next year when insurance renews.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Oct 22
I hesitate as long as I can before turning the heat on here. Last year I think I had it on already. Not so this time around.
My new comforter makes me want to stay under it all day. Too bad summer can't last forever. Just get a little cooler.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Oct 22
I am feeling lost with trying to do this. We are going to have another warm spell, so maybe I can put it off some more. We have to have some heat of some kind when Bob finally gets to come home.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Oct 22
@GardenGerty ........Hopefully, you will get that worked out soon.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Oct 22
I do okay without, but am kind of sore with the weather change. Bob will have to have heat when he finally comes home.
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@MarieCoyle (59107)
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19 Oct 22
It's hard to be cold in your own house. I keep the rooms shut off that I don't use much. It helps some.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
18 Oct 22
How many wall furnaces do you have?
I've been turning on my furnace first thing in the morning for a bit to get the temp up above 60°F (it doesn't do C) and then leave it off for the rest of the day. I'll keep doing that as long as it doesn't get too cold outside. Currently 5°C/41°F, supposed to get warm again by Friday.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
18 Oct 22
I hope you will light the furnace safely Heather.
Here i have baseboard heat and it is electric, but I am grateful to have heat at all.
I will use the space heaters however due to the way things are situated here. Ugh long story.
Yes you will need warmth soon for Bob coming home and I am glad you have the heated pad..cozy
@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
18 Oct 22
I had to put the heat on last night as it was really really cold.
Hope you can get your furnace lit and the house toasty warm. Wonder if this is a sign we're going to have an early winter
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
18 Oct 22
Our electric bill was a slap in the face this month. We have gas heat and have had it on for quite some time now. Hubs gets cold really easily. He also runs a space heater in "his room". The weather has been crazy this year.
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