Mundane News

[Supersuperleeds]

So...with today being the first proper autumnal day, when do you all put the heating on? I'm trying to persuade Mrs T to hold out till half term, esp with the burgeoning gas prices. And forecast for next two weeks looks like it's not going to dip too far in to single figures.

She has a pretty hefty dressing gown and fleecy slippers so I don't know what she's complaining about and as for mini T, I think he could hold out till December!

Do I have any fellow misers or are you all it'll-come-on-when-thermostat-says-it-needs-to pragmatists?

It’s a constant battle in our house. Our lass will have it on in the next week or so, me, I’d never turn it on. If I get cold I put a jumper on. If I get really cold I might put trousers on

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

So...with today being the first proper autumnal day, when do you all put the heating on? I'm trying to persuade Mrs T to hold out till half term, esp with the burgeoning gas prices. And forecast for next two weeks looks like it's not going to dip too far in to single figures.

She has a pretty hefty dressing gown and fleecy slippers so I don't know what she's complaining about and as for mini T, I think he could hold out till December!

Do I have any fellow misers or are you all it'll-come-on-when-thermostat-says-it-needs-to pragmatists?

I have the living room heating on already, at a very low setting. The heating is included in the rent so there's no difference in cost for the tenants, though there will probably be a hike in the heating charge next year. I'm actually expecting a plumber to come today to fix the radiator in my bedroom, which will not work at any setting. As part of the eternal building works the cladding and insulation has been removed from the outside which means that when a north wind blows, an unheated, uninsulated room does not make for snug. And I like snug.

In other news, my first mug of the day has gone down well.

 

[Illaveago]

It’s a constant battle in our house. Our lass will have it on in the next week or so, me, I’d never turn it on. If I get cold I put a jumper on. If I get really cold I might put trousers on

ARe you running around in your house starkers ?

 

[Illaveago]

Morning.
It is grey and damp here. The weather that is !
We have had our gas fire taken out so it looks like I will be knocking out some bricks out of the wall to open out the fireplace .

 

[tyred]

Got a bit damp on this morning's ride

 

[carpiste]

First cuppa drunk, second to follow very shortly
Undecided what to have for breakfast but poached egg and toast sounds pretty good right now
Big shop day and MrsC needs some new walking boots so we are off to decathlon and Go Outdoors.... I might have a look at the cycling gear as we`re there anyway

 

[oldwheels]

Wet and windy with gales forecast and rain looks like continuing indefinitely.
Got my flu jab yesterday and for the first time I have had a mild reaction. Sore arm and not feeling too good. Took paracetamol to see if that helps. The jag itself was a bit sore as well which may be down to the nurse administering it.
I get B12 injected every 12 weeks and this varies a lot. Sometimes painful and other times not. I keep the B12 ampules myself and make sure they are kept warm before injection as this has some influence. Due another one next week so something to look forward to.

 

[tyred]

There's a rainfall warning in place for this evening apparently. I wonder how I'm supposed to tell the difference between it and a normal day

 

[Oldhippy]

First cuppa drunk, second to follow very shortly
Undecided what to have for breakfast but poached egg and toast sounds pretty good right now
Big shop day and MrsC needs some new walking boots so we are off to decathlon and Go Outdoors.... I might have a look at the cycling gear as we`re there anyway

I do love a good poached egg.

 

[mybike]

I'm updating the latest LibreOffice version. It's 7.2.1.2 if you're interested.

Is it worth it?

 

[mybike]

Cool, bright and blustery here chez Casa Reynard.

I slept better last night, but I had to succumb to putting an extra throw on the bed and dig out a baggy t-shirt.

Anyways, I spent the morning doing some writing and making a big cauldron of minestrone soup. I used the dented can of tomatoes I picked up for 15p on sticker last week. It really does help when you open a dented can inside a plastic bag.

Might try cutting some grass this afternoon if the rain holds off.

It is almost time for lunch.

Don't seem to see 'blown' cans as much these days.

 

[mybike]

I'm not blaming you or anyone 🤗

BTW Bin's have bin emptied.. 👍

No one else challenged those who started it.

 

[mybike]

Since I retired I don't do smart, other than funerals and weddings, and there's more of the former these days.

Luckily washing my hair takes less time, but cutting the toe-nails is a swine on the back.

My toenails seem to have moved further away.

 

[PeteXXX]

The squally rain blasted my begonias apart 😔
Fortunately, they were coming to the end of their season anyway, but they did still had a few more weeks of floweriness in them.

 

[PeteXXX]

First cuppa drunk, second to follow very shortly
Undecided what to have for breakfast but poached egg and toast sounds pretty good right now
Big shop day and MrsC needs some new walking boots so we are off to decathlon and Go Outdoors.... I might have a look at the cycling gear as we`re there anyway

If you pay with Santander and click the offers, you get 7% discount at Go Outdoors. Offer ends today, though..