Heating switched on

Grace not amused by the usual quip in our house of "Throw another dog on the bed if you're cold"

You just stop mentioning that "s" word, Greatnan! I know it's beautiful where you are, but I'd like it to stay there.

I am happy to keep it here -I didn't like snow when I lived in London!

I'm looking forward to my visit next week, Greatnan, especially the thought of a thick duvet and view of mountains sprinkled with snow. Anno gave glowing reports of your hospitality - you might have to turf me out when the week is up.

Sh.....don't mention the 'S' word!

It sounds lovely you two. BTW Whenim, I hope you've been in training for the past month, you wouldn't want to wuss out half way up a mountain, would you!

You are on my hit list, Micelf! I will get you out here sooner or later! I have some very gentle strolls on level paths planned for When!

MiceElf I have a ten page contract that my lawyer has scrutunised. I have been guaranteed perfect weather, walks no longer than 1/2 kilometre, and Greatnan reassures me that all the mountains have paths with 1% inclines

Wow! I'm relieved. I had visions of you staging a sit in on the slopes and being without your union rep to negotiate. I hope you've got the lawyer to build in frequent wine breaks at some of those perfect little brasseries and logis that Greatnan has described in previous posts. She knows you know about them so she couldn't wriggle out!

Natch!!

Our heating is on and, as DH and DS1 are off to the football tonight, I'm drawing all the curtains and hunkering down. Baked potato, lamb steak, peas and a nice . It's really dismal here.

Oh, Kitty, that is one of my favourite meals.
I have a nice box of rose ready for When - it cost me a whole €12 for three litres.

My first admission that Autumn is here is a cardi on indoors (not there yet)
second the fire on first thing and in the evening, third heating goes on. Even then it's only morning and evening. Unless it's really cold. Not because I'm tight but because I'm quiet a warm person and the house holds the heat.

I've ordered a selection of M&S thermal polo necked sweaters and I've bought a quilted gilet. I know it's going to be cold.

Heating turned on just now for an hour, wanted to hold out until October but what the heck, we decided to live dangerously!

Been clearing out summer clothes and putting warmer ones into the wardrobe.

Does anybody have a partner who says 'You can't possibly be cold'?

Aren't they called men?

Mine was - although I could think of many other descriptions!
Why would anybody pretend to be cold if they weren't?

I do have a partner that says just that,*greatnan*, we have disagreements as to whether or not the heating should be on that is up to now. He has called to say could I have the heating on when he gets home, and could I put the electric blanket on, he has Man flu!

Mine says, "well you might be warm enough, but I'm not...". Now sitting in front of the wood-burner, which is very nice.

Mr Iam is always warm, and I have reynauds etc so am usually cold. We seem to manage though...

I've just caved in and the central heating has gone on for the first time this autumn.

Ooh, lovely!