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Various Non-Bald Discussions => General Discussion => Topic started by: Timmay on October 15, 2009, 07:58:41 PM
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I finally had to break down and do it. I didnt want to, the kids for the last two days have been complaining about it. Kris would walk thru the house like she was on her way to visit someone up in the artic circle or something. The dogs didnt want to get out of their kennel. So yeah..I finally fired up the ol gas furnace. I hate it with a passion. So what about you all, how long do you wait until you turn on your heat? Yes I know there are some of us who are still under the airconditioning, so.....to you....you suck! lol
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I fired mine up 5 days ago ! (*!@
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I've been running my heat, periodically, for the past 2 weeks or so. It snowed in Connecticut today and we seem to have accummulated an inch or so in our yard.
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Yup. I live in Central Florida and this time of year still has a bit of that depressing feeling of collapse and decay and it's still in the 80s and 90s here! I think a lot has to do with reacting to the sun setting earlier and earlier.
I've always hated this time of year, but it was certainly worse when I was a kid because it was time to go back to school. Man that was always a depressing experience.
Wait until we go back to Sucky Time. I can't stand that either. When I lived in PA the #*$(# sun set at 4:45pm. I had a whole 45 minutes to enjoy the outdoors in the deep winter after getting off the bus, of course there was no point to being outside anyway since it was the deep winter!
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OK, I jinxed myself mentioning the heat in my last posting. I noticed it was a little cold in here after my last posting, checked the thermostat, and realized my gas furnace is not coming on. Checked the circuit breaker and emergency shutoff switch and all is ok there. That's where I stop ...
It's 34 outside and about 59 inside now. I turned on the fireplace (gas) to help out, but that hasn't done much. Oh well, have to get that fixed tomorrow ...
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hey timmayy, aarrgh, & andrew: u got the heating system already going in your home? :o wow... it's still in the mid 80s here in beautiful pensacola. i luv this time of year. O0
WARHAWK O0
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I hate this time of year too...actually people here are know to turn their heat on now again all summer.
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It was 80 degrees today...who needs a heater?
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I started the heater 2 weeks ago ... I don't like that chill.
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I have had to put the furnace on first thing in the morning to take the chill out. I have it off the rest of the day and when I get home, I get a fire going in the fireplace. I like that.
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Between 32 an 34 in this part my country (Finland). It's not bad but this time of the year days are becoming shorter. Less sunlight means it's once again a bit harder to keep up the good spirit...
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hey Iconic...i am very fimiluar with that. You have to admit though that your summers are awesome. I spent the whole month of July in Helsinki. I loved the fact that at 1 am it is still somewhat daylight out. Only thing was...it made it tough for me to get to sleep. You have a beautiful country there
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We just turned the heat on for the first time yesterday. The outside temperature was 42 degrees so it was time. I love all Seasons becuase it means I'm still alive and kicking. I do hate paying those inflated propane bills though.......... :P
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Despite several complaints from my wife, no heat here in Georgia...yet. It's supposed to get down to the lower 40's this weekend, so we'll have to see. I usually wait until my family threatens to go to the in-law's until I break down and turn on the heat. My motto...you can always put on more clothes!
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It was 80 degrees today...who needs a heater?
Ditto.
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I hate this time of year too. Yesterday it was 94 degrees with about 100% humidity. Last night a cool spell rolled in and the high today is going to be around the mid 70's. This roller coaster has my sinuses screwed. I don't mind the cold (such as it is here). I may turn on the furnace maybe 3 or 4 times a year.
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I turned the heat on yesterday. We've had cold rain here in VA the past two days. But its been getting colder for the past two weeks. I like the feel of fall, but I absolutely abhor the shorter days. :-\
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It was 80 degrees today...who needs a heater?
Ditto.
Record highs yesterday, 92 at Audubon Park. Cold weather on the way though, it might not get out of the sixties tomorrow and Sunday. Heaters may come on then, but it's doubtful. I like this time of year, the heat is usually bearable so outside is again a possibility rather than hiding in the a/c. But the first days the heaters do come on, miserable sinus reaction.
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heater on when its 60's out? Heck we have the windows open with maybe a fan running...60's are awesome!
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I love this time of year. The summer heat has abated and the days are pleasant and evenings cool. The best part is that it'll be this way until our three days or so of winter in February.
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You have to admit though that your summers are awesome. I spent the whole month of July in Helsinki. I loved the fact that at 1 am it is still somewhat daylight out. Only thing was...it made it tough for me to get to sleep. You have a beautiful country there
Timmay, thanks and I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed your holiday in Finland. July is the season to be here! I admit our summer is great - I love it, it really makes me feel alive. Hard to get sleep, sure, but maybe its meant to be that way, plenty of time for sleeping during wintertime :)
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Fall seemed to skip Kansas City. It should be low 70's this time of year but cold, dark and dreary for the last two weeks. Really looking forward to the 300 buck gas bills.
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I came home from work on Wednesday and my wife had turned it on. It has been down into the lower 40s at night and only reaching upper 40s during the day though. It's unusually cold for this time of year. When we went shopping for halloween costumes for the kids, we had to make sure whatever we got, they could wear clothes under them because it may be a chilly halloween.
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I live in CANADA!!!
Need I say more?
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Fall seemed to skip Kansas City. It should be low 70's this time of year but cold, dark and dreary for the last two weeks. Really looking forward to the 300 buck gas bills.
I came home from work on Wednesday and my wife had turned it on. It has been down into the lower 40s at night and only reaching upper 40s during the day though. It's unusually cold for this time of year. When we went shopping for halloween costumes for the kids, we had to make sure whatever we got, they could wear clothes under them because it may be a chilly halloween.
Yup, evidence of Global Warming if I've ever seen it. :*))
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I remember when my daughter was born on Oct 12, of 1993 that her first halloween was snow covered. I had never seen it snow on Halloween before.
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Fall seemed to skip Kansas City. It should be low 70's this time of year but cold, dark and dreary for the last two weeks. Really looking forward to the 300 buck gas bills.
I came home from work on Wednesday and my wife had turned it on. It has been down into the lower 40s at night and only reaching upper 40s during the day though. It's unusually cold for this time of year. When we went shopping for halloween costumes for the kids, we had to make sure whatever we got, they could wear clothes under them because it may be a chilly halloween.
Yup, evidence of Global Warming if I've ever seen it. :*))
That's right. We better pass that Cap & Trade bill quickly, before global warming gets worse. >:D
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hey timmayy, aarrgh, & andrew: u got the heating system already going in your home? :o wow... it's still in the mid 80s here in beautiful pensacola. i luv this time of year. O0
WARHAWK O0
Hey Warhawk :: Actually unlike these other guys winter does`nt bother me at all....It`s nice too have 4 different seasons too enjoy every year.........
I think the biggest problem this year though was that there was no fall..It went from 80 too snow overnight.
The leaves literally just dropped from the trees ( still green ) in one shot..yeah they froze too death..
I wish i could have taken some pictures ..It was a site too see......
As for the heat..Its just part of Minnesota life....My heat bill is usually not bad at all............
Have fun sweating down south !!!!!!
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I love this time of year! Nice cool weather.
I did turn the furnace on last night for the first time. Was 38 this morning.
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My wife has been turning on the heat overnight for the past couple of weeks now. But I really think that we're in for a rough winter in the northeast this year.
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Well, notwithstanding record heat Thursday, 92, early this morning the heaters came on--we have automatic thermostats that switch between a/c and heat depending on the temperature. I knew it the minute I woke up--my sinuses were stopped up and I was starting to get congested. My wife said the same thing. At least I had cleaned the filters so there wasn't that aweful smell of burning dust O0. Near record cold is expected, granted that's only in the mid-forties for us, but the quick switch from hot and humid to what is for us cold, really messes up the sinuses.
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Well, notwithstanding record heat Thursday, 92, early this morning the heaters came on--we have automatic thermostats that switch between a/c and heat depending on the temperature. I knew it the minute I woke up--my sinuses were stopped up and I was starting to get congested. My wife said the same thing. At least I had cleaned the filters so there wasn't that aweful smell of burning dust O0. Near record cold is expected, granted that's only in the mid-forties for us, but the quick switch from hot and humid to what is for us cold, really messes up the sinuses.
HA ! ! It`s nice too see that our Go Green Windmills blew some of our cold air down too your neck of the woods.............
Our plan worked ........ YEE HAA ! ! O0
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While working outside today I realized why I LOVE this time of year so much. It is just the color or the cool nights for sleeping......IT"S THE LACK OF BUGS!!!!!!!
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It's been raw and cold here in CT for a while already. For those who are living with blinders on , Global Warming effects the whole weather pattern and doesn't necessarily mean we all are going to have Florida weather. It's much worse than that.
I seem to remember that some use to think the Earth was flat too.
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It's been raw and cold here in CT for a while already. For those who are living with blinders on , Global Warming effects the whole weather pattern and doesn't necessarily mean we all are going to have Florida weather. It's much worse than that.
I seem to remember that some use to think the Earth was flat too.
Many noteworthy scientists are saying we're actually at the beginning of a cooling trend. Due to this, we're supposed to stop using the term "global warming" and start using the term "climate change". This global warming crapola seems to be a purely political issue. But, I suppose since Al Gore invented the internet, his scientific background qualifies him to make these precisely measured claims.
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Had to break down on Friday and turn it on. The little one's got a cold. I hate winter. I need to get out of Wisconsin and move south where it's warm. Bring on the global warming.
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I think I need to clarify...I love this time of year...I JUST HATE THE HEATING BILL. THey like to rape us on gas. I love the warm days and cool nights....and actually I cant wait for some snow. Its coming...and soon!
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I need to get out of Wisconsin and move south where it's warm.
Try Southern California. I am not 100% sure, but I don't think we even HAVE heaters here.
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Try Southern California. I am not 100% sure, but I don't think we even HAVE heaters here.
I once found out that my house in Malibu had a heater because someone ripped the thermostat off the wall during a party and it got set to the highest temperature possible. 200 people in a house with the heater on = bad bad night.
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I think I need to clarify...I love this time of year...I JUST HATE THE HEATING BILL. THey like to rape us on gas. I love the warm days and cool nights....and actually I cant wait for some snow. Its coming...and soon!
If it's $$$, try air conditioning a house in Southern Louisiana--between taxes and electricity, there isn't much left. >:( >:( >:(
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It's been raw and cold here in CT for a while already. For those who are living with blinders on , Global Warming effects the whole weather pattern and doesn't necessarily mean we all are going to have Florida weather. It's much worse than that.
I seem to remember that some use to think the Earth was flat too.
Many noteworthy scientists are saying we're actually at the beginning of a cooling trend. Due to this, we're supposed to stop using the term "global warming" and start using the term "climate change". This global warming crapola seems to be a purely political issue. But, I suppose since Al Gore invented the internet, his scientific background qualifies him to make these precisely measured claims.
I guess that Al Gore guy is pretty smart after all. Did you know that 97% of all climatologists agree that humans play a role in Global warming? http://tinyurl.com/85sean As Bill Nye the science guy said....... "Science"
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It's been raw and cold here in CT for a while already. For those who are living with blinders on , Global Warming effects the whole weather pattern and doesn't necessarily mean we all are going to have Florida weather. It's much worse than that.
I seem to remember that some use to think the Earth was flat too.
Many noteworthy scientists are saying we're actually at the beginning of a cooling trend. Due to this, we're supposed to stop using the term "global warming" and start using the term "climate change". This global warming crapola seems to be a purely political issue. But, I suppose since Al Gore invented the internet, his scientific background qualifies him to make these precisely measured claims.
I guess that Al Gore guy is pretty smart after all. Did you know that 97% of all climatologists agree that humans play a role in Global warming? http://tinyurl.com/85sean As Bill Nye the science guy said....... "Science"
31,000 U.S. scientists - 9,000 with doctorate degrees in atmospheric science, climatology, Earth science, environment and other specialties - have signed a petition rejecting global warming. http://www.tulsabeacon.com/?p=462 (http://www.tulsabeacon.com/?p=462)
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YUP :: It was sunny and 60 today....
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We tried our brand new oil furnace last week. We were thinking of switching to propane but changed our mind after researching the cost and the maintenance on a propane furnace. WE been turning on the furnace just to take the chill out of the house. Bring on the snow!!!! I love the cold days with snow on the ground! Don't like the short daylight hours. Whats with the daylight savings time!!! I hate the darkness at 4:30pm..
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Has been hovering around -5 up to +7 probably won't turn the heat on till December anyway.
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heck we had the windows open today...it was 70 out and very sunny...AWESOME DAY!
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Tim, relaxing in the mild weather with my windows open is my reward for sitting though 60-70 days of 100+ weather. Fire up them furnaces Yankees!
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71 degrees. Lots of sun today!!! No need for the furnace today!!
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80 here
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62 on Long Island; going down to 42. If a World Series here, expecting 37-40. I am definitely retiring half the year to FLorida. Thats that.
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RAIN RAIN RAIN :XX
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Rain here tonight as well...but it is still a balmy 63 degrees out and it is 8pm....sweeeeet!
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Weather is absolutely perfect out here right now. Going to grill is about an hour.
Trying my hand at Jerk Chicken for the first time. Serving it with a corn salad, and "Pomme de terre avec l'orange" (Fried potatoes in olive oil & garlic, with zest & juice of orange). Serving it with asiago cheese bread and Rombauer Chardonnay.
The Lovely Mrs. Schro has been busy with all sorts of volunteer sh*t recently, so I wanted to cook tonight. Plus, I've wanted to try Jerk Chicken.
I'll report in tomorrow on the meal....
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My microwave dinner is not looking all that good after reading that post ! ! ! ^
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Weather is absolutely perfect out here right now. Going to grill is about an hour.
Trying my hand at Jerk Chicken for the first time. Serving it with a corn salad, and "Pomme de terre avec l'orange" (Fried potatoes in olive oil & garlic, with zest & juice of orange). Serving it with asiago cheese bread and Rombauer Chardonnay.
The Lovely Mrs. Schro has been busy with all sorts of volunteer sh*t recently, so I wanted to cook tonight. Plus, I've wanted to try Jerk Chicken.
I'll report in tomorrow on the meal....
MMMMMmmmmmm.... dude, I got a recipe for Jerk Pork (would work for chicken too) that will burn a hole in your counter, but it is OH SO GOOD!!! I'll send it to you soon...
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If it's as good as your rib recipe Rob, I'll take a copy of that too!
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If it's as good as your rib recipe Rob, I'll take a copy of that too!
i wouldn't mind having it myself!!!
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Send your rib recipe my way too!! Sounds great
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The Jerk Chicken recipe I had was really mild & sweet, but very very tasty. The kids & the Lovely Mrs. Schro all appreciated the meal.
Also, the potatoes made with garlic & orange zest & orange juice was a huge hit.
"The Weather Is Here, I Wish You Were Beautiful"
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"The Weather Is Here, I Wish You Were Beautiful"
That's good, is it your creation? Could almost be Winston Churchill or Groucho Marx.
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"The Weather Is Here, I Wish You Were Beautiful"
That's good, is it your creation? Could almost be Winston Churchill or Groucho Marx.
Nope, Mr. Jimmy Buffett.