Maybe a swimsuit! Who knows!

Okay, you're from a warm locale. I don't even understand you. We left the beach in Jamaica because it got cold, and that was when it got close to 82 or so.

There are times that I fear I come off like ZD.

You haven't yet, where I've seen you. And outside of her characters, she hasn't not, pretty much. FWIW.

Gris, congrats!!!

My building has a heat timer connected to a thermostat in the basement, so temperature is always a little wonky. We have to keep it much warmer than I'm comfortable with because there are so many senior citizens in the building. (I guess technically we don't *have* to, but I could very easily see the board being voted out if the building was too cold!)

My house goes as high as 63 when I'm home, down into the 50s at night or when I'm at work. I don't mind it a little cool if I can bundle under blankets or wear wool socks.

sarameg, I'm so sorry for your SIL that she has asshats for parents, and I'm so glad she has your family to help her out.

I did an odious task today -- made an appointment with a geriatric care provider to talk about my parents. The really odious bit will be telling my mother about the appointment. And of course my sister will be in Europe so I get to carry this one on my own. Joy.

Woops-- congratulations, Gris! Welcome to the world, little Buffista-sprog!

I think I am going to hang some of the heavier blankets over windows to see if I can keep the warmth in a bit better

A couple years ago I got tired of the giant patio window in my living room and hung a quilt over it like a curtain. It helps keep the room warmer in winter and blocks out the heat in summer. I was very pleased with myself.

Don't use a quilt or blanket you want to keep pristine, though, because the sun will fade it.

ita !, thank you for reassuring me. I'm fine with people thinking I'm crazy, I just want to avoid twee.

We keep our house around 67. There is NO insulation, so we have double-lined curtains on all the windows. I keep meaning to make draft excluders, but haven't gotten around to it yet.

Baby!

The woman who spoke up about looking at the buggery law won.

Wow. I am surprised.

There are times that I fear I come off like ZD.

Oh, really not.

I think I could keep heat in better if I closed blinds but, especially in winter and with our rain, I need that little bit of natural light pretty badly. That said, I get some ghost drafts which cannot be good for my electric bill.

We keep our house around 67.

Bring socks. Or borrow them. But make Pete pack socks. I'll turn the temp up a little but it'll still be cooler.

Welcome Calvin! More Babies in our midst.

Welcome Calvin! Congratulations, Gris!