My windows aren't the best either. In fact, one of the bedroom ones doesn't even close! So, that's covered up in brown parcel tape same as yours. Mainly to stop budgie escaping through it though Another bedroom window is surrounded by blu tack to keep draughts and spiders out
Yeah, I heard about that on the radio Dunno, if it's just the one company that's doing it but guess they'll all follow suit soon enough anyway
I'm switching over to another energy company this coming wednesday as the monthly payments are supposed to be £21 less than my current supplier. Not sure how long that will last though
Someone at work has a wood burning stove, he took some wood palettes home last week for it. I've never seen one though. I'll have to google them to see what they look like
I remember decades ago in the 1960s propping a shovel in the fireplace, throwing sugar on the fire then covering it up with newspaper to try and get it going. It worked as well! Not sure if this was an Hull thing or if everyone did this in the olden days Also, the room had to be decorated every six months 'cos the wallpaper and paint used to turn brown so quickly As you say, the room was really warm except for all the other rooms. I used to light all rings on top of the oven to try and warm kitchen up
It's windy but I managed to cycle 3 miles last night in the headwind without getting off to get my breath back. So, I must be getting fitter or a glutton for punishment
Okay, it seems like winter is well on the way now Not that it bothers me too much as I'm the original "Ice-maiden"
However, I've a budgie and cockatiel that have Australian Origins, plus an hamster that's in danger of going into hibernation if it get's too cold.... My central heating system is far from energy efficient. In fact it's completely crap. More hot air and heat comes from a politicians gob than does my radiators
So, I've just bought a 2kw oil free radiator and electric stove fire to see if my house is any warmer, also if it works out more economical or not
Anyone any ideas or tips on how to keeps their pads warm economically or anyone want to say how they keep warm in winter
Oh hell I thought at first glance it was the real conrad getting into the festive spirit 2 months early and I was going to ask if he'd do me a christmas hat 'cos my halloween one's out of season now
How do you heat your home?
I'd rather pitch a tent during a blizzard than ride a bus. I've only caught the bus three times this year and that was three times too manyFirst time there was a nutty woman on it talking to herself
Second time there was a russian woman shouting at a chinese woman.. blaming her for England losing the world cup.
Then the third time which was only a month ago there was 25 students going to a party