I grew up in northern Indiana so we always had lots of snows, blizzards, and very cold winters there. Same with northern Illinois where Larry and I lived during my working years at the phone co. I had to drive through blizzards to get to work back then. I was a telephone operator back then-when we were really needed, so had to come to work no matter what. I usually would sleep over on the couches in the lounge area and work lots of overtime.
My old senior bones are Not handling this bitter cold snap this time around. Supposed to end on Wednesday.
This lake house is soooo cold. I have the heat set to 72 F otherwise the bill would be too expensive. I don't remember being this cold all the time. I don't like wearing shoes in the house, I wear old socks or wool socks instead-so that's an issue I could fix I suppose.
Sorry about complaining. So glad Larry talked me out of wanting to retire to the western mountains. I wouldn't have liked the long super cold winters there for sure. My author friend lives at the base of mountains in Montana-where it is minus 35 and lower during the winters-ugh. With lots of snow. So I need to stop complaining as I look towards the warm up mid week.
The first year we bought the lake house Larry had insulation blown into the attic. There is no insulation at all under the floors that are exposed to the basement. Temps at minus 4 F are really cold, and with a non working woodstove-the previous owners had a major chimney fire-I am just bumbed about being cold for the last several days.
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It's not nice to freeze! My apartment is badly insulated, so I know how you feel! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeletenever could understand why builders did not put in the insulation-its needed for sure helps in the summer hot weather too
DeleteI always wear my slippers. The high today was 7. Supposed to be cold until Thursday for us here. I had to get gas in my car , so not so fun doing that today. I could not live in the mountains myself either. Janice
ReplyDeleteI remember getting gas on a very cold day when I was driving to work-always had at least an hour commute each way- you live in the mountains?? I love them but thinking winters would be difficult for seniors
DeleteAs you said, it’s supposed to end soon, by Wednesday so relief is on its way. I would have a hard time in that cold because I’m just not used to it. To me a daytime high of 40 is blizzard weather. 😃
ReplyDeletehaha yes we get used to where we are living I think--its' been several years since we have had to deal with a long stretch in the minus temps. yes wednesday we are to warm up finally too
DeleteI hope it warms up soon for you Kathy, It been chilly here too, but I think you are actually colder. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteIt is suppose to warm up allot on wednesday-hoping so
DeleteWe are headed for 3 degrees tonight with 3 inches of snow on the ground. I wear wool socks and boots in the house. I am reading with interest your dying of cotton fibers. Mary @ Hilltop Post
ReplyDeleteHi Mary this morning we are at minus 6 degrees, so the glass door is froze shut again, and we ended up with a couple of inches of snow this morning too looks like around 2 inches or so. you are smart to wear wool socks and boots hugs stay safe and warm
DeleteI hope you are staying warm and cosy ❤️. We had snow today and the colder temperatures as the weather is coming from the north - brrr! So I have my extra thick jumpers and socks on too. Take care and sending you warming hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo we are pretty cold this morning minus 6so wondering how cold it dipped during the night-a little warmer tomorrow and then it drops again
DeleteYou stay and warm and safe as well hugs
My heat is 72 also and the house still feels a little bit chill. OK, more than a little bit. It will pass and when it's 90 and humid we'll be laughing about this but right now I have on two pairs of socks under my fleecy slippers and a turtleneck under polar fleece!
ReplyDeletethat is usually what happens the following summer will be a hot one stay warm hugs
DeleteHi Kathy-we are cold here too. But next week a heat wave is coming-it will be in the mid-thirties. We lost our power last week-twice-one time for almost 24 hours. I'm glad it was in the 40's outside, but still, the house got cold. We had to go to a Dunkin to charge our phones. It could have been much worse though. Hang on-spring is coming!
ReplyDeletethat is scary for sure when you lose electric and heat during a cold blast like this-stay warm hugs
DeleteSorry you have the chilly drafts there
ReplyDeleteI've been told those cute wood stove electric heaters can throw off good heat. Heaters can be scary, but they aren't as poorly made as years ago. Only used when a person is there to tend them is a good rule.
I use to wear legless tights when I lived in a chilly apartment. A knit has helps as well.
I did buy a small electric heat a couple years ago-but haven't used it as I forgot the electric in this house is very outdated so don't want to overload it yes a hat does make a difference
DeleteLook! I'm back online!! I walked into the bedroom today and hubby surprised me by setting up a little table with my laptop , mouse and all the 'things' so i could have a little place to enjoy some time online.. awwww... such a thoughtful thing to do.. I'am a little lost without some down time on the computer with a cup of coffee.. I'am usually sat at the kitchen table with my labtop and coffee and drawing pads.. just my own little space.. I've enjoyed it that way for years... We don't often eat at the kitchen table but with all the kids here its being used.. Oh its COLD here too and i'am Sooooo over it.. I'm sure not as cold as you.. but i do not like not coming above freezing for days... Today it got up to 29F when they promised us 35F! Tomorrow is 55F for a high and only35F for a low! Woo hoo!!! No moisture with this cold though so at least theres that! Take care Kathy! Be safe and warm.. We keep it at 68F day time and 60F at night.. , faucets dripping.. Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteGood morning Deb, that was so thoughtful of your husband to set that up for you-our guys are special aren't they?? hugs we are suppose to finally get out of the negative numbers at night-this morning early its 13 degrees and today around 37 degrees-thats a huge warm up-it may even melt the couple inches of snow here on the steep hill and steps I have not been feeling good since the weekend so hoping the wam up will help I would freeze now if the thermostat was that low-this house is just sooo cold at least we did not lose any pipes like our lake friend did hugs
DeleteMay Sunshine find you and warm your face. Here is hoping for an easier winter from here on out cousin. Aloha!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, thank you soooo much Cloudia hugs
DeleteHere in the UK we have been experiencing colder weather.
ReplyDeleteI always wear slippers in the house they do keep me warmer when the temperature drops, and warming soups are a blessing and comfort.
Hope your weather starts to get warmer soon.
All the best Jan
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Hi Jan I missed this one as it didn't go into my email-as it usually does, but I needed to publish it from google comments-sorry
DeleteHi Kathy-You mentioned a seed catalog in your comment. I think I know the one you mean. It is full of colored photos and has seeds for plants from all over the world. And yes, if I'm thinking of the same one, they are out of Missouri. I'm trying to remember the name, but I think it might be the whole earth catalog? I have a couple that I've picked up at Tractor Supply and I love reading them and looking at the photos too. Hope it's a little bit warmer for you. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeletewierd this one went into my email-as it is supposed to-for me to publish I started putting on my slippers too with socks during that really cold spell-which came back last night
ReplyDeleteHow come I missed you all week???!!!! I am sorry. It is nonsense but I am so nervous about the train eventually being on strike and I hate flying and I have trouble with a colleague and I WANT to finish this part of my project.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand your trouble, I am so done with winter!!!
Usually this starts in February, I cannot remember a November and December so darn cold and with snow! 1 1/2 hours outside in -9C / 15F when the cellar was on fire really was enough for me! Yikes! I am so with you! Hope you two are doing OK by now!!!! Hugs to you and the lake!!!
I grew up in NJ and when I was young in the 1950's we had LOTS of blizzards and cold weather in the teens. Now our weather is much warmer and much less snow. In fact, I don't think there has been a blizzard in 20 years. That being said, we still don't like the cold weather and we have moved to Florida for the winter. I don't blame you for complaining about the frigid cold weather. It is difficult. Hoping it warms up for you.
ReplyDeleteHey complain all your want. Getting it out helps. I lived in heavy snow country all my adult life. I use to snow camp and bow hunt and hike in thigh high snow. Since I am older I can't handle the cold at all. Living in Oregon on the coast is cold all the time. The wind is like ice. Do what you have to to keep warm.
ReplyDeleteI hope you two are staying warm and cozy!
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