tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post5258443605276091700..comments2023-06-18T10:26:46.456+01:00Comments on Squidge's Scribbles: House warming - literally.Katherine Hetzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04558829833528787055noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-53460000668159826932013-10-16T10:01:34.108+01:002013-10-16T10:01:34.108+01:00Liz - so glad someone else feels the cold to the s...Liz - so glad someone else feels the cold to the same extent! I always feel daft in my layers...sometimes forget I'm not actually a natural blob shape, as indicated by all the extra layers!! <br />Your last line's given me a great idea for a story...'may the pigeons stay out of your chimneys!'Katherine Hetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558829833528787055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-70691900039331852452013-10-15T19:16:26.080+01:002013-10-15T19:16:26.080+01:00Good going on the insulating. I'm with you on ...Good going on the insulating. I'm with you on all of those. I'm a fingerless mitt, scarf and extra jumper wearer myself. My best find last year was some little fluffy lined suede boots, like indoor Ugg boots - worn indoors they work a treat. I hope the under floor insulation goes ok. Nothing in an old house is straight, just to challange the grey cells. May the pigeons stay out of your chimneys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-17957400928962664202013-10-11T21:28:51.890+01:002013-10-11T21:28:51.890+01:00Well, Mimi - it certainly felt a lot warmer in the...Well, Mimi - it certainly felt a lot warmer in the room tonight. But that could be because I'd turned the radiator back on! Still got to stuff the pillow up the chimney... <br />Thanks for popping in from the UBC. Katherine Hetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558829833528787055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-57535886564288510972013-10-11T20:10:46.099+01:002013-10-11T20:10:46.099+01:00Okay. After reading your post I am never, ever goi...Okay. After reading your post I am never, ever going to complain about being cold again. I hope you'll post follow ups to this. I'd love to see how it all turns out. :)<br />Found you at UBC on FB. :)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-24814027956657519502013-10-11T13:19:47.986+01:002013-10-11T13:19:47.986+01:00It is lovely Chris - just bloomin' cold at tim...It is lovely Chris - just bloomin' cold at times! Sun's coming out at the moment, so will have to move into the back where it's warmer!Katherine Hetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558829833528787055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-67323529457667991752013-10-11T12:58:25.128+01:002013-10-11T12:58:25.128+01:00Something like, you can't fool the tax man li...Something like, you can't fool the tax man like that anymore, under the floor boards is not an acceptable excuse, Beside that the way you describe your lovely home anyone would think it was a wrinkly old shed or something lol. have fun but don't hide too much the next round is on youchris lakinhttp://chrislakinauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-1572829560214897212013-10-11T12:44:11.458+01:002013-10-11T12:44:11.458+01:00I forgot what I said last time !!!!!!! humph lolI forgot what I said last time !!!!!!! humph lolchris lakinhttp://chrislainauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-60993502215129207342013-10-11T12:34:35.582+01:002013-10-11T12:34:35.582+01:00We found that when we fitted the radiator thermost...We found that when we fitted the radiator thermostats - in certain rooms the radiators are on permanently because there are draughts, so it's nice and toasty, but others feel cold because they reach temp and the radiators take a break. Katherine Hetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558829833528787055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-32057750529482318992013-10-11T11:57:48.488+01:002013-10-11T11:57:48.488+01:00Our house is mid-seventies, and we've just ins...Our house is mid-seventies, and we've just installed double glazing for most of downstairs. Now I'm feeling cold because the heating doesn't come on so often ... Best of luck with the rest of it.Sandra Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788472031698175632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-74232437472035639562013-10-11T11:03:34.510+01:002013-10-11T11:03:34.510+01:00It's not so impressive-sounding when it's ...It's not so impressive-sounding when it's spread over 20 years, Amanda! The windows made a huge difference - well worth the money, even if it does make a HUGE dint in the budget at the time.Katherine Hetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558829833528787055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-19429773377670252782013-10-11T11:02:03.125+01:002013-10-11T11:02:03.125+01:00Gosh, Kama - if I lived in Norway, I'd be tuck...Gosh, Kama - if I lived in Norway, I'd be tucked up inside all the time with a roaring fire! Katherine Hetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558829833528787055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-64670358015811940042013-10-11T10:24:42.901+01:002013-10-11T10:24:42.901+01:00Wow, what you have already done to your house is a...Wow, what you have already done to your house is an achievement in itself. I would love to put double glazed windows in my home but am put off by the astronomical prices. But yes, I can relate to walking around with so many clothes on that I topple down the stairs when I lose balance. Amanda HelmiBMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-28641300587247665092013-10-11T10:08:48.642+01:002013-10-11T10:08:48.642+01:00After spending 15 years in Norway I have to say I ...After spending 15 years in Norway I have to say I am no fan of the cold! I hope you feel warmer this winter :)Kamahttp://www.daringtobegrey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-86708331998318781592013-10-11T09:55:45.432+01:002013-10-11T09:55:45.432+01:00What a pain! Especially when you're trying to ...What a pain! Especially when you're trying to live in it at the same time...Katherine Hetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558829833528787055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-552513237124348566.post-8705052514279362312013-10-11T09:46:18.087+01:002013-10-11T09:46:18.087+01:00Well, if it is of any help we are also renovating ...Well, if it is of any help we are also renovating our terraced house in London. What was supposed to last a couple of weeks will last 6 weeks. Nightmare.Murielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669453005443249990noreply@blogger.com