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julietsierra -> Cold Weather (2/5/2007 3:32:21 AM)
ok...I'd call this venting, but even the word sounds cold. School's been cancelled today because of the cold weather. Problem is, it's not supposed to get much warmer for the rest of this week and possibly beyond. But that's the easy part. How many people are sitting warmly in their houses/apts/condos/other places of residence but in their heads, there's a constant "cha-ching" going on as they realize what their gas and electric bills are going to look like next month. juliet

gypsygrl -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 4:02:11 AM)
Oh my god, yes! The wind chill is between 18 and 25 below. On days like this, I tend to do a lot of baking because I can turn off the heat and the oven will pretty much keep the whole apartment warm. That way I don't feel like I'm wasting money running the oven.

xGoddessx -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 4:51:14 AM)
Its about the same here..-5 right now, and thats the actual temp and not the wind chill, last I checked it was -26. I am trying to keep the heat down with lots of blankets..if I can keep it at a steady 68 deg., I think we will be fine. I just hate having to fight with my pups for the blankets, they usually win. Drea

DiurnalVampire -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 5:13:28 AM)
Tis 26 out now. Was up to 32 yesterday. I need to keep the heat up in at least one room, since Angel and I both freeze to death if I dont. Blankets are great, but whe your pet has no bodyfat to keep him warm, even body heat may not help enough. Though, its as good a excuse as any to curl up under a blanket together and watch TV and movies. DV

KatyLied -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 5:18:53 AM)
My gas bill is on the budget plan, I got a "raise" this year when they lowered my bill by $20/month. I am miserly though, I keep my house at 68 degrees. I have an electric blanket, that helps.

SirKenin -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 5:21:05 AM)
Utilities are included for me so it is of little consequence. Heat, hot water, air conditioning, the whole deal. I just hate having to venture out into that slop.

DiurnalVampire -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 5:25:10 AM)
The problem here is that its all electric heat. Imagine trying to heat an entire apartment with a space heater stuck to one wall. It gets there eventualy, I leave the living room heater on low while I am at work. The bedroom is ice cold... but thats good for sleeping. Which sounds like a good idea right now. I hate mornings. Itll warm up by the time I get out of work. DV

julietsierra -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 5:37:30 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: gypsygrl Oh my god, yes! The wind chill is between 18 and 25 below. On days like this, I tend to do a lot of baking because I can turn off the heat and the oven will pretty much keep the whole apartment warm. That way I don't feel like I'm wasting money running the oven. BAKING!!! What a WONDERFUL idea!!! Oh great! Now I'll have a higher gas bill, higher electric bill and higher scale...this is not good. juliet

julietsierra -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 5:38:31 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: DiurnalVampire Tis 26 out now. Was up to 32 yesterday. I need to keep the heat up in at least one room, since Angel and I both freeze to death if I dont. Blankets are great, but whe your pet has no bodyfat to keep him warm, even body heat may not help enough. Though, its as good a excuse as any to curl up under a blanket together and watch TV and movies. DV 26?!!!! TWENTY-SIX???!!! Why that's a... HEAT WAVE!!! juliet

mymasterssub69 -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 6:14:24 AM)
current temp at Midway Airport is -8 but feels like -26 and of course Chicago Public Schools are open. i'm keeping my two home today. i guess the best advantage of having a basement flat is my ultilities are included. back to snuggling under a blanket

pantera -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 6:19:20 AM)
where's global warming when you need it !

Marc2b -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 6:22:11 AM)
Seven degrees during the drive into work (-15 wind chill). I usually like to smoke a cig on the way to work but was afraid to crack the window. It's February. Almost March. Which is right next to April. Think Spring! Think Spring! Think Spring!

Devilslilsister -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 6:25:10 AM)
Want to hear a heat wave?? Its like 56 here and i'm FREEEEEEZING. heh

Devilslilsister -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 6:26:09 AM)
and just think - the cold KILLS bugs! Yay for the mass murder of bugs = )

mymasterssub69 -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 6:29:29 AM)
56 is a Chicago heatwave!! i would be wearing shorts in weather like that!!

Devilslilsister -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 6:44:43 AM)
hell i'm wrapped in a blanket and i put an under shirt, a turtle neck, a sweater......... AND i was workin on a jacket on my wee one today. She hollard at me about the jacket tho. She said "i'm gonna be too hot!" i said..... "HA! its freezing, put more clothes on" and i'm wrapped up in a blanket... ok i lie, its 54 but THATS COLD. Its FLORIDA. i feel so mean makin her go to school and stayin home all warm = ( Hell if it was negative anything here - LOL - i'd prolly keep her home and make her stay in bed all day.

Mercnbeth -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 7:05:09 AM)
It will be 84 today, but with the wind chill it will feel like 78. [image]http://www.collarchat.com/upfiles/smiley/cool.gif[/image] bbbbrrrrrrrrrr!!! May need a jacket driving home from work with the top down. [image]http://www.collarchat.com/upfiles/smiley/dance.gif[/image]

pahunkboy -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 7:43:19 AM)
It suddenly got very cold here in central PA. WHy bother with a refigerator? the windchill is so bad i stayed in bed all day yesderday. it is like someone hit a switch. im glad i checked the oil on teh car the otehr day/ when does this chill end-? i dont get local news anymore as i cancelled those channels.

domiguy -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 7:44:12 AM)
You guys Suck! -9 when I woke up...But it's much warmer by the lake front....When does CA fall into the ocean...Illinois revenge! out. D.G. p.s. Jesus please protect me from your followers.

pahunkboy -> RE: Cold Weather (2/5/2007 7:48:46 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: domiguy You guys Suck! -9 when I woke up...But it's much warmer by the lake front....When does CA fall into the ocean...Illinois revenge! out. D.G. p.s. Jesus please protect me from your followers. i missed that post- i thot they meant 78 below zero. lol

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