[MarkwithaK]

We were at about 35-36 here today. It was the first day in a couple of months when I didn't have to wear my insulated coveralls when going up on a roof.

[andrewc24301]

Going to be 59 degrees tomorrow!

Light jacket here I come!

Good way to end the work week.

[andrewc24301]

Well, the results are in.

From December 18 2008 to January 21 2009 I have used 3436 kilowatt hours for my heat. For a grand total bill of $302.00 even. That's $0.08789 cents per kilowatt hour.

The cost of running an electric furnace has finally caught up to the cost of running an oil furnace 4 years ago when it was about $1.50 per gallon. A tank out oil would last about two months, and cost about $400 to fill the tank. (I'm not counting the first $100 for the electric bill as that's just normal everyday electric use, on a non heating month, we use about 1200 kilowatt hours)

What sucks is that I see in my history, that back in March of 06 I used 3695 kilowatt hours at a cost of $195.41. I see it has went up by almost $100 in 2 1/2 years. And the economist are trying to figure out why people aren't spending money at the mall or on new cars anymore!!!

However now it still cost more to heat with oil. I don't have access to nat gas.

I think it has gotten to the point where it is slightly cheaper to run the propane fire place in the living room. As an expirement, I ran that heater for two months solid last winter, day and night. It kept the whole house warm, and one tank would last about two weeks using this method. Last time I got my tank filled back in December it cost around $80.

There are a few downsides to this source of heat however:

1) It's not a central heat, meaning the living room is the warmest, about 80 degrees, while the rooms farthest from the heater (the bedrooms) are about 65-70 degrees. Also, you can't shut doors otherwise the heat won't circulate. It also tends to be colder in the bathroom for some reason.

2) The obvious safety issues associated with running a ventless heater with an open flame unattended. Granted, it's safer than a kerosene heater, not as likely to tip over, etc but it's still an open flame, and still has the potential to emit dangerous fumes.

3) Changing the tanks every two weeks, and having them filled. Not as labor intensive as chopping wood, but lugging 175 lb tanks around the yard, and switching them out on cold windy nights can be a taxing.

Still when I get paid, I think we are going to purchase a few more afgan blankets for the windows. I think that may help a great deal.

[talaniman]

77 yesterday, 35 today, looking for the wool hat to walk the dog.

[Alty]

77 yesterday, 35 today, looking for the wool hat to walk the dog.

Tal, your dog wears a hat? :p

[talaniman]

Tal, your dog wears a hat? :p

Doesn't yours? How else can they keep their ears warm when the walk us in the evening? Come on, you know something I don't? If you know so much, how do I get this croc off my a$$?

[Alty]

Doesn't yours?? How else can they keep their ears warm when the walk us in the evening? Come on, you know something I don't? If you know so much, how do I get this croc off my a$$??

A baseball bat of course. Jeesh, Men! ;)

Two of my dogs love the cold, no problemo, the beagle won't go outside if it's colder than -10 celsius. He needs a jacket, booties, the whole nine yards, and even then he wines and wants to be picked up. I never thought I'd have a dog that needed a jacket. :(

[talaniman]

A baseball bat of course. Jeesh, Men! ;)

Eureka! You're a genius, it worked so well my wife used the bat to get this bag off my head, that worked great too, and didn't hurt as much as I thought.

The dog is a female and all females love hates don't they?

[Alty]

Eureka!! Your a genius, it worked so well my wife used the bat to get this bag off my head, that worked great too, and didn't hurt as much as I thought.

The dog is a female and all females love hates don't they??

I hate hats, can't stand them, they give me hat head! :eek:

You knocked the bag off? But, I made that for you. It was so pretty. You looked
So cute in it. I'm hurt, deeply hurt. I may just have to sic another croc after you! :cool:

Give me that bat, my turn! :D

[talaniman]

Er, you have to take it from the dog. She wants to play fetch now.

[Alty]

Er, you have to take it from the dog. She wants to play fetch now.

What kind of dog is it, a rottweiler? Surely you can get the bat away from a wee dog. :rolleyes:

[talaniman]

Of course I can, I'm fetching it now.

[Alty]

Of course I can, I'm fetching it now.

I see, so you're the one doing the fetching. Interesting. :cool:

[talaniman]

Females are smart, even if their a dog, and I'm easy, one lick in the face, and I follow her anywhere.

[Alty]

Females are smart, even if their a dog, and I'm easy, one lick in the face, and I follow her anywhere.

Good to know. ;)

It's still cold here today, but, good news, it's supposed to get warmer by Thursday. Snow melting warm. Spring jacket warm. Go outside and play warm. Warm, warm, warm. Ahhhhh! :D

[talaniman]

It was cold last night about 36, but as the sun rises, so does the temperature. Mid 50's expected for the next few days. Not quite shorts and sandals, yet, but I'll take it.

[Alty]

Wow, 50! You lucky dog, I'd kill for that.

Right now it's -26 celsius, apparently that's -14 fahrenheit, or so the online calculator says. ;)

[MarkwithaK]

Oh you wacky Canadians and your Celsius :p

[Alty]

Oh you wacky Canadians and your Celsius :p

I was thinking the same thing. You wacky Americans and your fahrenheit. ;)

[MarkwithaK]

Ah. Touché!