needbiggerboat Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 1:15 AM, dailylurker said: LOL keep on laffin, that's ok Got modern tech to keep me warm. No wood choppin for me. Cancer and dissociatives make me chilly. Always tryin to keep warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. August Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 2:00 AM, WinterWxLuvr said: I kinda did too but was afraid to ask Tenman's a vampire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 2:04 AM, Warrior Bigfoot said: Tenman's a vampire? Maybe...he usually shows up late at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 12:56 AM, needbiggerboat said: Agreed. I have a space heater in my lower level home office and keep it in the low 80s, even in summer. I just don't get the part about using wood. When it is all over your property you use it. Great exercise busting, being outdoors, I buy propane every other year or three. What's not to like about that? Plus if you like the heat, there is nothing better than that steady radiating off a stove. My house has a basement that is over half out of ground with a 2 car garage on one side and other is finished. The stairway down is 4 1/2 foot wide and open so it is basically like a split level, heat pours up that opening when stove is running. Usually right at 80 down and 70+- up when I have it going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailylurker Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 2:19 AM, wxdude64 said: When it is all over your property you use it. Great exercise busting, being outdoors, I buy propane every other year or three. What's not to like about that? Plus if you like the heat, there is nothing better than that steady radiating off a stove. My house has a basement that is over half out of ground with a 2 car garage on one side and other is finished. The stairway down is 4 1/2 foot wide and open so it is basically like a split level, heat pours up that opening when stove is running. Usually right at 80 down and 70+- up when I have it going. My house is the same way. Heats the upper level great. I love being outdoors in winter,cutting, splitting, stacking wood. Nothing beats the crackling of a hot fire on a cold, windy night. Pushing a button to heat my house would bore me horribly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clueless Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 1:25 AM, Kay said: What year? '74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/22/2014 at 10:51 PM, needbiggerboat said: I don't understand how people live with such spartan and barbaric technology in 2014. I push a button until it says 76, and it stays there until April. I put the heat down to 58 at night while sleeping. 64-68 while we are home. Way too hot if its above 68. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 2:38 AM, nj2va said: I put the heat down to 58 at night while sleeping. 64-68 while we are home. Way too hot if its above 68. 58 a bit too chilly.....I have the propane forced air furnace set on 66 or so but it rarely comes on unless super cold or at start or end of season when I don't burn the wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 2:40 AM, wxdude64 said: 58 a bit too chilly.....I have the propane forced air furnace set on 66 or so but it rarely comes on unless super cold. I love to bundle up while sleeping so we prefer it cold. My parents in NJ leave theirs on 50 at night. I draw the line there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 2:43 AM, nj2va said: I love to bundle up while sleeping so we prefer it cold. My parents in NJ leave theirs on 50 at night. I draw the line there. Hmmmmm....setting it that low.....what if power suddenly goes out? ESPECIALLY if you have no backup heat source. House heads to freezing pretty quick from 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 2:48 AM, wxdude64 said: Hmmmmm....setting it that low.....what if power suddenly goes out? ESPECIALLY if you have no backup heat source. House heads to freezing pretty quick from 50. I may be exaggerating, but its something from 50-55. Their backup heat source is their fireplace. They had to use that following Hurricane Sandy when they were without power for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailylurker Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 2:54 AM, nj2va said: I may be exaggerating, but its something from 50-55. Their backup heat source is their fireplace. They had to use that following Hurricane Sandy when they were without power for a week.A fireplace is ok if you huddled near it. They tend to draw cold air into the house though. Better then nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needbiggerboat Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 2:38 AM, nj2va said: I put the heat down to 58 at night while sleeping. 64-68 while we are home. Way too hot if its above 68. JHC on a stick That's torture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needbiggerboat Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 2:19 AM, wxdude64 said: When it is all over your property you use it. Great exercise busting, being outdoors, I buy propane every other year or three. What's not to like about that? Plus if you like the heat, there is nothing better than that steady radiating off a stove. My house has a basement that is over half out of ground with a 2 car garage on one side and other is finished. The stairway down is 4 1/2 foot wide and open so it is basically like a split level, heat pours up that opening when stove is running. Usually right at 80 down and 70+- up when I have it going. Sounds warm but too much work for me. I would outsource the tasks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I'm a sweater, but 58 is even too cold for me. Earlier this fall the house temp dropped to 63 a few times with the heat off and that was damn chilly. Ideally, I like 66 at night, 68-70 during the day depending on how cold it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I hope everyone following the storm remembers to thaw their turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailylurker Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 4:13 AM, WxWatcher007 said: It is going to break my heart to leave town when everyone gets a bomb. You could always blow off your plans and stay in town. I would blow off my own wedding for a thanksgiving coastal bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I have 9 family peeps travelling from CT, NYC, and eastern shore on wed night/thurs morn. I might have a lot of leftovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Biggest EURO run so far this winter coming in now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needbiggerboat Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Flying south on Thurs, but have fully refundable fare. Part of me wants a paste job on Wed so I can cancel the travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 In all seriousness in terms of travel, in theory, when is the snow window for starting to cause travel difficulties should this play out like the euro is showing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Really hoping for snow, would rather stay home for thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 12:17 PM, mapgirl said: Really hoping for snow, would rather stay home for thanksgiving. You have no idea how happy I am that we are not traveling this year even though it was our turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 9:15 AM, NE Balti Zen said: In all seriousness in terms of travel, in theory, when is the snow window for starting to cause travel difficulties should this play out like the euro is showing? If the Euro/GFS scenario plays out, the heaviest precip comes in late morning Wednesday and lasts through ~8pm. Pretty much the worst timing for travel. The 24hr news networks must be frothing at the potential to cover Thanksgivingsnowtravelmaggedon 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Am hoping all of the Wednesday travelers do not join me on the road early Thursday. Was looking forward to a congestion free drive to pittsburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Only traveling I plan on doing Wednesday is back and forth to my fridge for beer. Hoping for no congestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 12:49 PM, snowfan said: Am hoping all of the Wednesday travelers do not join me on the road early Thursday. Was looking forward to a congestion free drive to pittsburgh. I only travel 50 miles, but Thanksgiving morning is usually really quiet on the roads. Wonder if 95 will be plowed out by Thursday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 12:51 PM, H2O said: Only traveling I plan on doing Wednesday is back and forth to my fridge for beer. Hoping for no congestion Congestion will be in the bathroom...buy candles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 On 11/23/2014 at 12:55 PM, WxUSAF said: I only travel 50 miles, but Thanksgiving morning is usually really quiet on the roads. Wonder if 95 will be plowed out by Thursday morning If they can get a couple of those massive snow blowers you should be fine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Driving north on 95 Wednesday evening to NJ. Looks like that may be pushed to Tuesday night or Thursday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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