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Oh Baby, It's Cold!

October 12th, 2019 at 11:54 am

37 degrees here, and we don't have heat. This infuriates me every year. Our property management company won't turn on the boiler until the last moment they can. I think it's criminal to expect people to live in temperatures like this.

I slept under a pile of blankets but did not sleep well. I'm bundled up this morning. I turned the oven on this morning so at least the kitchen will be somewhat warm. I may do some baking to make it worthwhile.

I'll probably go somewhere else to hang out for the bulk of the day. Because everyone else has heat! DS says his building's radiators come on whenever the temperature dips below 65.

I went to the gym yesterday morning and then stopped at Aldi & Jewel for groceries: $55. Then I went to Kohl's and bought 5 pairs of briefs for $39. Not the greatest price, but it seems to be impossible to buy panties in just one color. I finally found a display where you could buy them individually. I really had to search to get the right size and style. So frustrating, but I'm done with that for a few years, I hope!

So variables have climbed to 66%. I hope I can lay low for a while.

Last night's flag football game was cancelled (thank goodness!) so I went to DS's house and we played a board game called Marrying Dr. Darcy. Amazingly, the boys love that game! There were times we were all laughing so hard we could hardly catch our breath.

8 Responses to “Oh Baby, It's Cold!”

  1. starfishy Says:
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    ugh, what a pain to be so cold! Have you checked into your legal rights about the heat? I just did a quick search for Chicago and for rental units the law states that landlords need to supply heat starting Sept 15. I know you are an owner and outside of city limits, but there must be some sort of policy about not being cold in your own place! I hope you can warm up soon!

  2. CB in the City Says:
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    It is September 15 for my suburb as well. I don't know if they are getting around it because this is a condominium building, and not a rental. I sent a note of inquiry to their website, so we'll see what they have to say.

  3. My English Castle Says:
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    I need to hear about Marrying Mr. Darcy! I wouldn't mind marrying him...

  4. Amber Says:
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    Oh no I’m sorry you have to go through that. Can you get an electric blanket or a space heater?

  5. Bluebird Says:
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    Can you use a space heater or two in a couple rooms, or is that not permitted by your condo association?

  6. CB in the City Says:
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    I tried a space heater yesterday and it blew a fuse. So, no to that. But it's all moot now, because the heat came on!!!

    MEC, the game is so fun. Everyone chooses a female character -- I was Charlotte Lucas -- and you collect points in beauty, wit, reputation, friendliness and dowry, in order to make yourself eligible to as many suitors as possible. I ended up marrying Mr. Darcy, though I did not win the game. The first time I played the game I was Elizabeth Bennett but ended up as an old maid. My kids bought the game for me; I think they ordered it online.

  7. Lucky Robin Says:
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    That sounds like a unique and fun game. I'm glad they finally turned the heat on. It is ridiculous that they waited so long.

  8. My English Castle Says:
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    I wouldn't want to be Charlotte Lucas for anything, but she did make the best of a bad situation! Glad you've got heat!

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