Have you turned the heating on?

Rachel_Scope
Rachel_Scope Posts: 5,417 Scope online community team
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Last night we were very close to putting the heating on but I refused to give in and just piled on more blankets ๐Ÿ˜†

Are you stubborn like me, or have you decided that being comfortable is more important?

Have you turned the heating on? 28 votes

Yes
46%
YogiBearJulieTuesdayLuchiaRoss1975Mary_ScopeRachel_ScopeSmellyBinBluebell21egiste2rRag_793CarNineSixchez77LillieAM 13 votes
No
53%
OverlyAnxiousMissMarpleYani09FluffyCatMeowJessieJWhatTheRosie_ScopekreacherbookrabbitHopelessAnhedonia2Carl_ScopeChrisR777justj74Dynamisante 15 votes
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  • ChrisR777
    ChrisR777 Community Member Posts: 2,171 Championing
    No

    I have a small oil filled radiator, and that gets used to take the chill off the bathroom for showering. I don't fancy a heated house after a shower, not when putting on all my Gus walking layers.

  • MissMarple
    MissMarple Community Member Posts: 476 Empowering
    No

    It's still 24 degrees in my home so no ๐Ÿ˜„

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 5,417 Scope online community team
    Yes

    Heating just the bathroom seems like a great idea @ChrisR777. There's nothing worse than getting out of the shower and it being freezing cold.

    Ooh you're lucky @MissMarple!

  • Audrey7
    Audrey7 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    I'm in Scotland and the heatings been on a few times over the last few weeks , set up the thermostat for winter today .

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 5,417 Scope online community team
    Yes

    Welcome to the community @Audrey7 ๐Ÿ˜Š I think being in Scotland means you can put the heating on earlier as I know it can be very cold! Are you wearing your winter clothes now? I'm loving being able to wear my cosy jumpers and get wrapped up in blankets.

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community Member Posts: 6,491 Championing
    No

    Still 26c in my flat so not even a jumper needed so far.

    I have noticed the trees changing colour and dropping a lot of leaves despite the mild temperature. Makes me wonder whether they're using hours or darkness or even angle of sunlight to determine when autumn starts, as it really doesn't feel cold enough for that yet!

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 5,417 Scope online community team
    Yes

    How is it so warm where you are @OverlyAnxious? I'm cold!

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community Member Posts: 6,491 Championing
    No
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1152331#Comment_1152331

    Perhaps you're further North than I am, though I'm not 'that' far South either.

    My flat is top floor and South facing, so as soon as the sun comes out it's like a greenhouse in here. We're still getting a lot of bright sun every day though, which I don't remember continuing well into October before. The heat still feels the same as summer, the only difference now is that the sun sets around 6pm so it does get a bit cooler in the evenings.

  • Audrey7
    Audrey7 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    @Rachel_Scope The winter clothes never really go away here ๐Ÿ˜‚ But yes big cardigans , sweaters and scarves are getting pulled out the wardrobe. The Ber months are my favourite to be honest , jumpers and cozy blankets , hot cup of tea and a good horror movie on , love it ๐Ÿงก๐ŸคŽ

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 5,417 Scope online community team
    Yes

    I'm in Yorkshire @OverlyAnxious. Ah being in a top floor flat could explain it. I bet it's great for indoor plants! I'm in a cottage which tends to stay fairly cool even in summer.

    You're very similar to me @Audrey7. I adore cosiness and have probably too many blankets ๐Ÿ˜‚

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community Member Posts: 6,491 Championing
    No
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1152340#Comment_1152340

    Ah yes, I'm definitely further South than Yorkshire. Cottage sounds lovely. This building is always too hot in summer and too cold in winter.

    Indoor plants get incinerated on the South facing windowsill! ๐Ÿ˜…

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 6,234 Scope online community team
    Yes

    Had to turn it on for hours the other day, it was really chilly and I just couldn't get warm!

    I'm with you on that too @Audrey7, best time of year!! What's your favourite thing about it?

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,598 Championing
    edited October 6
    Yes

    I have my heating on in the morning for a couple of hours and in the evening. It is cold here in Manchester and being cold makes me miserable.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 5,417 Scope online community team
    Yes

    I bet they do @OverlyAnxious!

    That sounds sensible @Bluebell21. It's awful feeling cold isn't it? It's why I like to have lots of blankets and thick jumpers. It's like I'm in a cocoon.

  • ChrisR777
    ChrisR777 Community Member Posts: 2,171 Championing
    No
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1152323#Comment_1152323

    I'm in Angus, there have been some cold nights here too, but my thermostat still says 20C. I wouldn't put my central heating on at that temperature. I set it to 18C, no higher.

    My De'Longhi heater is surprisingly good, at push i could heat my entire1 bedroom house with it.

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 9,160 Championing
    edited October 6

    Still too warm here in the East, I'm not even in full winter pyjamas yet. The weather is due to turn cooler tomorrow and my bedroom does get quite cold.

    I still have window vents open in there but they'll have to be closed soon until about April, I open the windows daily for up to 10 minutes for ventilation.

    Loving my 13.5 tog winter duvet which went on the bed a few weeks ago!

  • ChrisR777
    ChrisR777 Community Member Posts: 2,171 Championing
    No

    I have my windows open all year round during the day, except if it's frosty outside. I use the same duvet all year too, I have never looked back since I got my my mulberry silk duvets and pillows, a worthwhile investment i reckon.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 5,417 Scope online community team
    Yes

    Ooh your duvet sounds lovely and cosy @Kimi87. My husband hates being warm so our duvet is as thin as paper! I have a blanket on top for extra warmth.

    Mulberry silk sounds luxurious @ChrisR777. Do they keep you cool in summer and warm in winter?

  • ChrisR777
    ChrisR777 Community Member Posts: 2,171 Championing
    No

    I will sound like 'Ray' from Shop On TV, but yes, triple A grade mulberry silk does just that. It will wicks away moisture in the summer, and I the winter, you are glad the duvet follows the contours of the body very snugly. I was skeptical, but am a convert. The pillows are quite soft, but I find using 2 solves that for me.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 5,417 Scope online community team
    Yes

    I'm very intrigued and may have to look into them @ChrisR777!

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