Page 2 | To be enjoying this cold snap 🤭

EchoedSilence · 20/11/2025 19:18

The dark makes me miserable. Give me summer and light any time.

MoominMai · 20/11/2025 18:56

GovernmentFundedSteak · 20/11/2025 17:19

I can't afford to put my heating on, so I'm just cold and miserable. My toes hurt when it's cold. I'm a weird size and shape so struggle to find a decent coat that fits. Hate having too many layers, it's just bulky and uncomfortable.

I hate it when is 30+ as well though.

Same. Have health issues and alone with no support, makes the winter quite a miserable and difficult time also. Layered up like the Michelin man right now lol. Also when it’s icy really difficult to stay upright with ailing balance and if it snows, it leaves my shoulder joints in pain trying to clear it off my car and from my long driveway. It wouldn’t be so bad if I was retired I guess but having to work FT through all this as well it’s definitely not my favourite time.

lolly427 · 20/11/2025 18:44

Miserable here. Electric storage heating that costs an arm and a leg and heats the house far too much at 5 am when you're already cosy in bed and is practically cold by lunch time.

TheresGlitterAllOverMyHouse · 20/11/2025 18:37

@lifeonmars100 It costs £4.73 a day for our heating to be on from 06:30 to 22:00.

catontheironingboard · 20/11/2025 18:36

I have SAD and am currently ill with a virus, so I feel bloody awful in this cold 🙁

Kevinbaconsrealwife · 20/11/2025 18:34

RampantIvy · 20/11/2025 17:52

DH is terribly underweight due to health issues and is really struggling with the cold weather. He loves walking, but it is just too cold for him now.

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Bless him, that’s sad to hear…..the cold really has been biting of late…hope his health improves in the near future x

looselegs · 20/11/2025 18:29

Absolutely love it!
Hate the summer- I'm a sweaty menopausal, fair skinned redhead who suffers from hayfever. This weather is me!

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 20/11/2025 18:23

All jokes aside, and as much as I love the cold, I don't love the idea of people freezing in their homes or being poorly ❤️💐

For me, I get poorly during the spring/summer 😅

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lifeonmars100 · 20/11/2025 18:19

PeonyPatch · 20/11/2025 18:12

This is what we do. We might boost it for 45 mins during the day and an hour or two in the evening but that’s it. We wouldn’t be able to afford it on all day.

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Before the massive price increases I was warm and snug and never worried about the cost, it preys on my mind now, currently getting my nerve up to go into my chilly kitchen to make tea. One of my Christmas day treats will be to allow myself a few extra hours of warmth.

Hoardasurass · 20/11/2025 18:16

IHateWasps · 20/11/2025 17:36

You’re being out out there with no supplies though. No snow gear allowed.

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Can I bring my Huskie for entertainment value (and maybe to dig a snow hole for us to huddle in)

PeonyPatch · 20/11/2025 18:12

lifeonmars100 · 20/11/2025 18:04

How can you afford to run the heating all day!!!? I now pay twice as much to have mine on for half as long, an hour when I get up and a couple of hours in the evening, and it breaks me

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This is what we do. We might boost it for 45 mins during the day and an hour or two in the evening but that’s it. We wouldn’t be able to afford it on all day.

Biskieboo · 20/11/2025 18:10

Yeah I like it too. My 25-ish mile commute along snowy rural roads today was great; 4wd and winter tyres saw me through nicely. Tomorrow I will be out running on the snowy hills in blazing sunshine- love it love it love it!

Rosecoffeecup · 20/11/2025 18:04

Hate it, can't bear the thought of rough sleepers and animals being out in these temperatures

lifeonmars100 · 20/11/2025 18:04

TheresGlitterAllOverMyHouse · 20/11/2025 17:47

I’m loving it! Got all the winter coats out this morning, hats and gloves.
Had the heating on all day, DP has actually said he’s thinking of getting a blanket for himself on the sofa, never thought I’d hear that.

Im enjoying the walk to and from work in the dark, it’s so peaceful. Hoping it gets colder and this isn’t it for the wintery weather

How can you afford to run the heating all day!!!? I now pay twice as much to have mine on for half as long, an hour when I get up and a couple of hours in the evening, and it breaks me

PeonyPatch · 20/11/2025 18:01

Absolutely do not like it at all or agree… this weather makes me utterly miserable! It’s freezing! ⛄️

Emma330912 · 20/11/2025 18:00

I normally don't mind it, but our boiler broke 2 days ago & we're looking at Wednesday/Thursday for an installation of a new one! Lots of boiling pans & double (triple!) Layers!

lifeonmars100 · 20/11/2025 18:00

If I could afford to run my heating for more than a few hours a day I would be fine with it but I feel sick with anxiety about the cost of it all. Plus I really need a new front door as it lets in an awful draught but a decent new one is outside my budget. It is also really dangerous for rough sleepers and there are a lot in the city I live in

Berlinlover · 20/11/2025 17:57

I love it too. I live in the west of Ireland where it’s nearly always raining, it’s lovely to have a few dry days even if it’s very cold. Back to the rain tomorrow 😭

cadburyegg · 20/11/2025 17:53

I am currently without a boiler so not enjoying it 😭

RampantIvy · 20/11/2025 17:52

Kevinbaconsrealwife · 20/11/2025 17:49

This time last year I would have totally agreed with you….fast forward 12 months, I’ve finished my menopause and lost 3 stones in weight and I am constantly feckin freezing !!!!! 😂

DH is terribly underweight due to health issues and is really struggling with the cold weather. He loves walking, but it is just too cold for him now.

DrCoconut · 20/11/2025 17:51

Can't wait for summer. Autumn has dragged on and on and now this 😫 I hate scraping ice off the car for school and work run.

Kevinbaconsrealwife · 20/11/2025 17:49

This time last year I would have totally agreed with you….fast forward 12 months, I’ve finished my menopause and lost 3 stones in weight and I am constantly feckin freezing !!!!! 😂

TheresGlitterAllOverMyHouse · 20/11/2025 17:47

I’m loving it! Got all the winter coats out this morning, hats and gloves.
Had the heating on all day, DP has actually said he’s thinking of getting a blanket for himself on the sofa, never thought I’d hear that.

Im enjoying the walk to and from work in the dark, it’s so peaceful. Hoping it gets colder and this isn’t it for the wintery weather

MaplePumpkin · 20/11/2025 17:44

Love it. Love wrapping up and feeling the bite in the air when I’m outside, then getting home and being all cosy with the heating and candles on… heaven!

GrandHighVitch · 20/11/2025 17:41

Yeah I love this cold weather as well. I love wrapping up warm, going out in the cold, then getting home to a warm house and snuggling up on the sofa with a cup of tea and a blanket. Lovely. I love British seasons.