What is your weather like ... today

[addy1]

Now 5f, wind chill -15

 

[MitchM]

Do those big windows on your house give you many problems in those temperatures, addy?

 

[addy1]

Do those big windows on your house give you many problems in those temperatures, addy?

I bought those fabric blinds, double cells, they insulate beautifully. When it is this cold we drop them over night. During the day if it is sunny we warm up to mid if not higher 70's, the sun is at a low angle comes in across the living room beautifully. In the summer I shut them on a sun moving rotation, until the sun is high enough in the sky to not come in, ow the ac runs a lot lol.
We don't run the heat pump, just the small ventless propane heater in the living room, keeps the house a great temp. (We both like a cold bedroom)

 

[MitchM]

I have a love/hate relationship with windows.
Love the light, hate the heat loss.

We're still technically living in the workshop with 12' X 12' windows/doors on each side of the building.
The attached lean-to greenhouse is both my favorite and least-favorite place.

We used to sleep in the greenhouse and my wife is asking that we do that again. It's very cool in the evening but we have a fireplace in there. I'm trying to come up with a plan for doing that.
Some of life's pleasures.

 

[addy1]

I can understand, no windows is way better efficiency wise, BUT I can not live without them, love the light the view.

We have it pretty much under control, our worse bill is in the summer, with the pond running and the ac we hit just under 200 a month, really not too bad.
This is with old windows, leaking door seals, etc, we still have some things to fix up

Your green house sounds cozy and warm

 

[mrsclem]

10 here this morning with wind chills of -15. The power went out around 10pm last night and it didn't come back on fully till about 3am. Wind gusts recorded at 50+. Looks like the ponds are ok but not going out at all. hubby gets to stay home as Medstar has grounded all aircraft.
Going to send Thompson Creek a thank you note. Love the new windows and doors. House temp at 63 with small fire in woodstove. Stay warm everybody.

 

[MitchM]

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Your green house sounds cozy and warm...

The aphids and whiteflies appreciate my efforts.

 

[sissy]

No power outage here but a lot of damage to the roof of the carport and guest house and now 8 to 12 inches of snow coming monday .I was out taking pics .I am not sure about the roof on the front of the house but the back is ok .I would have to walk down the driveway and i was just to cold to do that .I hope all up north are doing OK and are safe and warm .

 

[sissy]

I knew this good weather was not going to last and new old man winter had something more in store for all of us .But I can't complain considering what others are going to be through .Good luck every one and be safe and warm

 

[haver79]

We had some strong winds the last couple days but nothing like Some of you. Down to Zero last night. Looking at a very cold week here also.
Sorry for your damage Sissy.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

We are at minus 2 degrees right now at 11:00 am. Trying to explain to my spoiled boxer that it's far to cold to go for a walk today. He doesn't want to hear it lol

So sorry about all the damage to your property sissy

 

[sissy]

Thank you but I am doing better than some so I shouldn't be whining .I did dislocate my thumb and caused some small fractures in my hand .The cuts one needed stitch's .Doctor wanted to know if I fell off a motorcycle because I have road rash .nope shingle rash I am just glad my doggies did not get hit .

 

[j.w]

Hang on sissy and be careful out there.

I feel bad saying we have such nice weather again today. We are getting the cold at night again now. Was in the 30's. Guess that would be warm to some of you.

Stay warm and indoors as much as you can till it warms up for you all.

 

[addy1]

zero tonight, wind chills -20, the 4-5 inches of snow monday night.................maybe.

Darn cold right now dropping a degree an hour, just went down to 12, chill factor zero

 

[sissy]

They are saying 8 to 12 inch's for here .I was supposed to get rocks delivered tuesday but drive way may not allow that to happen .I wanted to put gravel under my back decks .Keep the possums from under there .Tired of the king trying to get them under there