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[Pol]

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Can't get near enough to our log fire to toast anything as the dog is always there toasting herself! And she would grab anything remotely resembling toast for herself.

I was thinking exactly the same thing. The image you posted of Dibnah reminded me of our dogs always blocking the fireplace and taking over the rugs. Nice though.

Pol

[StephenL]

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Can't get near enough to our log fire to toast anything as the dog is always there toasting herself! And she would grab anything remotely resembling toast for herself.

[mike_j]

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Why is it Toast tastes so much better, when made by an open fire.

It's the embedded bits of charcoal and ash after it has fallen off the toasting fork and been rescued from the embers.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

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Why is it Toast tastes so much better, when made by an open fire.

Also a great way to cheer yourself up on cold, soggy, dull days.

[Ian]

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How about the coal fire? Hopefully that would be lit to keep the place warm on frosty days.

Our total fuel costs are down this year after changing tariff. Still all electric for everything though.

Pol

We ordered 6x25kg bags of house coal before Christmas and we usually light the fire in the evenings if it is especially cold on weekdays or afternoon/evenings on cold weekends. We're just about to open the last bag.

Ian

[mike_j]

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I'm just starting on my 5th tree's worth of wood. I'm not joking, I bought them off the nature reserve 'as felled' in March last year when they were having a ground clearance. I got warmer chainsawing and chopping than burning them I think.

[Pol]

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Actually not Being made of stern stuff, and having the kettle to hand, I have resisted the temptation to switch the heating on during the day; honest! (Actually, I am not joking).

Ian

How about the coal fire? Hopefully that would be lit to keep the place warm on frosty days.

Our total fuel costs are down this year after changing tariff. Still all electric for everything though.

Pol

[Ian]

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Yeah it's finally starting to feel slightly warmer. With a bit of luck I might be able to get into shoes again soon and at least hobble around the garden. Just to get outdoors would be a luxury.

Ian, don't forget you've been working from home more this winter. That would make a difference to your heating usage. You don't wanna know about ours ... y'know what we're like.

Pol

Actually not Being made of stern stuff, and having the kettle to hand, I have resisted the temptation to switch the heating on during the day; honest! (Actually, I am not joking).

Ian

[Pol]

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Yeah it's finally starting to feel slightly warmer. With a bit of luck I might be able to get into shoes again soon and at least hobble around the garden. Just to get outdoors would be a luxury.

Ian, don't forget you've been working from home more this winter. That would make a difference to your heating usage. You don't wanna know about ours ... y'know what we're like.

Pol

[David Morison]

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Strangely enough this grey weather gets me out more, I get depressed looking out at it but my mood lightens when me and Martha (the dog) are out roaming the country lanes - makes the gluhwein taste even better, although all that Martha gets is a chew stick to re-warm her.

David

[Ian]

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This winter isn't actually particularly cold but we did have a very mild winter last year and certainly looking at our gas consumption figures the heating has been on almost twice as much as in 2013/2014.

Ian

[Pol]

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Almost hate to tell you that we are having a mild winter and a warm spell at that with high 70sF-degrees. I actually mowed the weeds yesterday. The weather here in south Texas has been a roller coaster of cold spells/warm spells and changing pressure. The changes do affect Ms Sharon's new shoulder .... yes, she finally got it done last Nov. Her motion range is increasing daily and the arthritic pain is all gone.
So, take care. We have passed the midpoint of this winter and it is all warm up for here on....
Bob

I'm envious of your mild spell, it's been no higher than 5C for More than 6 or 7 weeks now and below zero every night. Below is a link to our local forecast, though it's never accurate. The real feel is usually closer ... and the north winds have been bitterly cold and wild.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/u104yh627

That's brilliant news about Sharon's shoulder. I'm delighted they finally fixed it for her and to hear she's recovering well. Great news indeed.

I'm weary but trying not to collect any more injuries.

You take care too and love and best wishes to you and your family.

Pol

[Bob Ross]

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Almost hate to tell you that we are having a mild winter and a warm spell at that with high 70sF-degrees. I actually mowed the weeds yesterday. The weather here in south Texas has been a roller coaster of cold spells/warm spells and changing pressure. The changes do affect Ms Sharon's new shoulder .... yes, she finally got it done last Nov. Her motion range is increasing daily and the arthritic pain is all gone.
So, take care. We have passed the midpoint of this winter and it is all warm up for here on....
Bob

[Pol]

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Time to get home help in once a week for the heavy jobs? You certainly don't want this to happen again!

Certainly something to think about for the future. I wouldn't want to deprive David of the pleasure of vacuum cleaners and hanging out washing just yet though ... it keeps him fit, innit.

Pol

[John Perriment]

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Thanks.

I did the latest injuries to wrist and ankle changing wretched beds and duvets ... silly me.

Pol

Time to get home help in once a week for the heavy jobs? You certainly don't want this to happen again!