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AIBU?

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To put the heating on?! It's 15 degrees

47 replies

MoonStar07 · 27/09/2016 13:33

But I'm frozen!

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CandyOcean · 27/09/2016 13:36

YADNU for asking; I spent some time this morning wondering AIBU to ask when folks tend to do this. I have a bizarre rule that it must remain off until October half term but no idea where this arbitrary demarcation came from.

MoonStar07 · 27/09/2016 13:38

I am thinking the same! When I put away summer uniform! Thick socks and hoodie on! Deffo no heating on yet...

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donajimena · 27/09/2016 13:39

As soon as my house thermostat hits 17 I fire up the boiler..
15 is baltic! I'm currently in a 20 degree house and I've never got this far into September without having to use the heating.
fire away!

donajimena · 27/09/2016 13:40

Sorry is it 15 inside or out?

MatildaTheCat · 27/09/2016 13:41

Too early. Vest, top and jumper. You'll soon be too hot and peeling something off am menopausal Grin.

JellyBelli · 27/09/2016 13:41

The thermostat is set at 18 degrees chez Jelli. I dont need permission to turn it on either.

Seeline · 27/09/2016 13:42

I already have the thick sox and fleece on. My house was at 15 degrees yesterday according to the thermostat and I was frozen, so I put it on.

CheshireDing · 27/09/2016 13:42

Noooooo. YABU :D

I am here in short sleeves and full back of the house open. It's lovely and fresh.

Dc3 has been lay on his mat naked near the doors (he's only 4 months, not 23 years or something) :)

sonlypuppyfat · 27/09/2016 13:43

Big softies I'm in a t shirt and the windows are open, mind you it might just be my age!!

melibu84 · 27/09/2016 13:45

Each to their own :)

My own rule is, i'll put a jumper and comfy socks on first. If I'm still feeling cold after that, i'll get a blanket. If I'm still cold, it's time to put on the heating.

I don't like giving British Gas more money than I need to!

MyBreadIsEggy · 27/09/2016 13:45

I've been debating it today. Although the radiators will most definitely need bleeding, so even if I turn it on, I doubt it will be very effective Hmm and at 35 weeks pregnant with a 17 month old in tow, I can think of way better things to do than bleed the sodding radiators Hmm we've just put jumpers and socks on....DH can bleed the radiators when he gets home Grin

Room101isWhereIUsedToLive · 27/09/2016 13:47

Its cold here but nothing compared to what it will be like. Heating is not going on until after the first of October!

ElodieS · 27/09/2016 13:48

We have the arbitrary October rule too OP! Same for tights too.

MoonStar07 · 27/09/2016 13:50

Oh dear! Well I've made tea to hold a hot cup. Toddler finally asleep. Blanket & thick socks. 15 outside

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HermioneJeanGranger · 27/09/2016 13:57

It's still early! I'm in a t-shirt and under a blanket with a kitten instead :)

heron98 · 27/09/2016 13:59

I put mine on last night as I cycled home in the pouring rain and was drenched. YANBU.

Boffered1 · 27/09/2016 14:00

It's 13 degrees here and the heating is on. The Lecky blanket was on last night too Blush

wayway13 · 27/09/2016 14:00

It's far too early! I'm in a t-shirt. If I get cold then I'll put on a cardigan and thick socks. If I'm buzzing about I stay warm. If I'm sat down we've got a stack of blankets. I might reconsider by Halloween.

We're a really hot family though. I don't even wear a coat outside until the temperature is in single digits.

DiJiBiDi · 27/09/2016 14:00

I love the cold! I'm so happy when it's freezing and no heater on for us yet although DH is complaining.

It could be a being born in December thing...

melibu84 · 27/09/2016 14:07

Hermione I tried to get one of my cats to curl up with me but they would rather go outside lol

DiJiBiDi possibly. My partner was born in January and loves the cold. I was born in August and I love the heat! :D

JayDot500 · 27/09/2016 14:10

Couldn't resist! Mines on :)... I mean :(

...:)

HerFaceIsaMapOfTheWorld · 27/09/2016 14:11

mine was on for a hour

phoenix1973 · 27/09/2016 14:14

I'll just grab my cat to keep me warm.
I'm sure that given time, she will eventually become a lap cat.😂😂😂

RebelandaStunner · 27/09/2016 14:18

Ours went on last night. The thermostat was showing 20° but it felt chilly after 8pm and DD has a cold so I put it on 22°.
Only for half an hour, then we were roasting.
I don't want to wear winter jumpers yet, I want the air to feel warm, no amount of extra layers can do that.

TotallyOuting · 27/09/2016 14:20

We've started occasionally putting the radiator on here. While still needing to turn the fan on occasionally at night. Makes no sense!

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