tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post2701006655958611282..comments2024-02-23T02:57:43.219-08:00Comments on Postcards: Cold HeatMagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-72103881556464882812011-01-07T16:25:51.790-08:002011-01-07T16:25:51.790-08:00It was 65 degrees over on our end of the island (O...It was 65 degrees over on our end of the island (Oahu) and my mother was freezing. Having lived in Chicago for 35 years, Art and I were still in shorts and t-shirts, but poor mom. I'll bet she had her thermals on.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-66268910828384469002011-01-07T13:35:22.049-08:002011-01-07T13:35:22.049-08:001. Oh dear! It's no fun being cold. I'd...1. Oh dear! It's no fun being cold. I'd hate to tell you what our energy bills are and we belong to a co-op!<br /><br />2. I love your house!!!!<br /><br />3. I love the agapanthus!! I tried to grow them here once but had no success. It's one of the many, many things I love about California. We're coming out in March and I can't wait to see blooming stuff!KathyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12723937251892708482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-87689047789993837262011-01-07T06:06:22.171-08:002011-01-07T06:06:22.171-08:00I know we should really spend the winter in the ki...I know we should really spend the winter in the kitchen huddled round the Aga but instead brave it out in the other rooms with enormous picture windows and no double glazing. Brrrrrh!<br />Aga - a large stove which cooks and heats the water.<br />Double glazing - double glass at the windows to stop draughts.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-77900051438841550432011-01-06T20:09:12.958-08:002011-01-06T20:09:12.958-08:00I had no heat in my house in Normal Heights. Winte...I had no heat in my house in Normal Heights. Winter temps were usually 45 degrees in the morning. Have heat in my house now. Much cozier!Pooliehttp://poolagirl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-73544597388562121572011-01-06T12:37:11.450-08:002011-01-06T12:37:11.450-08:00It is so cold here that the 40's sound warm. ...It is so cold here that the 40's sound warm. Of course, I think the difference is insulation and good windows. Our heating bills are routinely over $100 a month in the winter, and often that high in the hot summer. It is just the cost of comfort here. I usually say that I would rather be cold than too hot. There is only so much you can remove to cool off, but no limit to what you can put on to get warm!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-65050214677979744002011-01-06T11:37:41.463-08:002011-01-06T11:37:41.463-08:00Are those your Agapanthus blooming? Absolutely lo...Are those your Agapanthus blooming? Absolutely lovely. Look at the flowers to warm your heart and wear a sweater to warm your tushie.schmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comhttp://schmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-33148235126405163122011-01-06T10:35:09.026-08:002011-01-06T10:35:09.026-08:00Our house (new and well insulated) faces south and...Our house (new and well insulated) faces south and during the sunny days we are very comfortable in the winter...but it does make us hurry and start the wood heatilator fireplace when the sun goes down.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-65357761948296211942011-01-06T09:49:54.053-08:002011-01-06T09:49:54.053-08:00I can't imagine being that cold. Here in the ...I can't imagine being that cold. Here in the Midwest, the heat goes on around October or November and goes off about May. And yes, the electric bills are sky-high as a result.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-8042444561912977452011-01-06T09:40:13.670-08:002011-01-06T09:40:13.670-08:00I'm sending you warm wishes from up north, whe...I'm sending you warm wishes from up north, where we have just warmed up to 45 degrees. But I really recommend the southern hemisphere for Christmas!20th Century Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11432147267959308192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-78577810453103304012011-01-06T08:45:05.041-08:002011-01-06T08:45:05.041-08:00We use very little heat here in Oregon. I think we...We use very little heat here in Oregon. I think we're finally adapting to the temperatures here. Also our apartment is well insulated with other apartments on each side and on top. In the summer we don't need air conditioning.<br /><br />Fleece clothing is a godsend here.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-44342278767700708422011-01-06T08:22:24.269-08:002011-01-06T08:22:24.269-08:00Brrr, you have my sympathy. My 1923 house is cold ...Brrr, you have my sympathy. My 1923 house is cold too. This year has been frigid for us. Do have central heat but the house is colder than most year 'round. I have lots of wool socks. The bright side is that when it hits 90 to 100+ in the summer, I can get away with much less A/C or none than the houses around me.Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485118642482033233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-43580219982031135012011-01-06T07:20:47.951-08:002011-01-06T07:20:47.951-08:00Yuk! I hate being cold. My city apartment rent inc...Yuk! I hate being cold. My city apartment rent includes heat...free heat! Unfortunately that means there is very little. I miss my cottage which can be warm and toasty - and I get to control the thermostat. Love, love, love my car heater. Hope warmer temps arrive for all of us soon.Lonely Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06419404284743404488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362192907007766017.post-85615188217378595472011-01-06T06:57:41.985-08:002011-01-06T06:57:41.985-08:00Well, at least you do have a heater. Here in Hawa...Well, at least you do have a heater. Here in Hawaii, it gets down to 55 degrees in January, and we don't own a single heater. So, we close all of the windows and wear a bathrobe and socks. LOL. <br /><br />But, we do have air conditioners that we turn on when it gets into the 80s. We have the thermostat set for 78, but it levels off at 75. Brrr. Need a jacket!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com