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Seem to now get email notifications concerning postings. Not particularly concerned but nicer if it was in webpage. So if you don’t like them check out your settings for notifications.
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Found no problems so far using an iPad and Safari.
It looks all neater and tidier.
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In one of my rooms temp 20.9c and humidity 55%.
As for the accuracy of the readings I cannot say as every thermometer in the house read something different when brought together.
Our oil fired boiler is programmed to come on at 7.30am and off at 9.00am. Then on again at 4.30pm and off at 9.00pm. Have a wall thermostat currently set to 20c.
Also have thermostatic radiator valves that are adjusted to suit the usage of individual rooms
If anyone feels cold they can turn the wall or rad thermostats up a bit if boiler is on. Alternatively give a boost for an hour or advance the on time.
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2 minutes ago, 78/79 said:
They ripened quite early down here this year, picked most of mine around second week of Sept. They are blowing off the hedge easily now, the birds are having them as well.
Nice having something that doesn’t include that blooming Virus and the weather on occasions.
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1 hour ago, 78/79 said:
Aldi was knocking it out quite cheaply, and Tescos were doing a litre and a half for 22 quid. We've got 10 litres on the go, a lot will be given away as Christmas presents though.
Got some from Tesco’s in the end at £21.67. Sloes washed dried and frozen loose. Freezing helps get the flavour out. Probably why the old advice was pick after the first frost.
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21 hours ago, damianslaw said:
Yes last time I saw October snow lying was on this date in and around Barnard Castle area. There was no snow this side of the Pennine just a sharp frost. May see of the white stuff on the high fells next weekend.
Was Dominic there checking out the snow?
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10 minutes ago, Relativistic said:
Now why didn't I do this in December 2010
The interesting thing to watch was as the ice broke up as the thaw arrived was seeing some brave (idiots) souls floating down the river on the ice flow.
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3 hours ago, cheeky_monkey said:
Chelmsford was pretty snowy in Feb 86..not as snowy as Jan 87 or Feb 91 but the snow stuck from about 3rd Feb into March..rarely got above freezing that month and like you think it never got above 2-3c all month..cant comment on what Dec 2010 was like in Essex though
Think it was winter 62/63 that I rode my bike down the ice on the River Can to Chelmsford’s town centre.
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23 minutes ago, Don said:
Sorry if I went over the top in my posts above, but you don't know anything about me or my family and please don't get personal. I wasn't meaning to be unsympathetic either. Yes, there are lots of people with horrendous problems everywhere. I'm normally discreet about mine and have control over them (to the outside world anyway) but let myself down a little just now. Anyway, lets move on as it is getting silly and yes that is partly down to me I know. Sorry once again.
Water under the bridge as far as I am concerned.
Hey ho onwards and upwards!
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2 minutes ago, Thundershine said:
Got the thermostat up to 30°C tonight - I'm trying to expedite the global warming process and if everybody could do the same then perhaps we could add a degree or so of mildness to this upcoming winter, so there won't be as much snow.
If there was snow we would all be getting happily cold and wet on our toboggans outside enjoying it. Chance and fat come to mind.
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Just now, Don said:
As it happens I do! Now you give it a rest!!
So why come over as less than sympathetic. I am sure many on here have horrendous problems to deal with but they are very controlled and discreet about it.
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5 minutes ago, Don said:
You don't know anything about my parents and up until recently they were probably more active than me! For your info, they have not liked the cold as far back as I can remember! Of course there are thing to consider with ageing parents, I'm not stupid! Fair enough I'm the bad guy though, who will no doubt get their comeuppance!
Oh for goodness sake give it a rest. Who has said you are a bad guy??? Seems you have far more problems than your parents do.
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8 minutes ago, Don said:
Wasn't a criticism! Anyway, I'm obviously a terrible son in your view! Some of the comments on this forum really do my head in at times!
I am sure they love you whatever. Not trying to be critical but just show there are things to consider.
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26 minutes ago, Don said:
Parents visited today and moaned how cold my house is! Not to me it isn't and still have some upstairs windows open!
Remember your quote when you are their age. A little bit of sympathy goes a long way to keep your older, nearest and dearest happy.
When you are less active, than what you recall in past times, that is when feeling cold kicks in. Apart from other reasons.
Was out today picking sloes for sloe gin. Must admit it felt a bit chilly. But as I am well hard I continued with just wearing a shirt. Wish I had taken a jacket with me too be honest. Now the next problem is to find some decent cheap gin.
At the end of the day why, if you have the ability to keep yourself comfortably warm, be a “hero” and keep everything cold?
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29 minutes ago, Weatherman_93 said:
With a drop in temperatures over the weekend did anyone reach for the dial and turn their heating on? Spoke to some friends and family who decided it was too cold not to. Me personally, i try and stretch it out until November!
If you feel the cold switch it on is my view.
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23 minutes ago, Polar Maritime said:
Fired the oil range up over the weekend, turned it off last night but will probably be back on Wednesday if pressured from Mrs Maritime again...
Lesser of two evils. Happy wife or miserable one. Too be honest I increasingly feel the cold the older I get.
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8 hours ago, Wynter said:
Love this cam, watch it every year.
Doesn’t look very warm and comfortable.
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Son in law got a nice photo of water spout forming off Southwold.
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6 hours ago, summer blizzard said:
Beauty..
Not if it Is headed straight at you.
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1 hour ago, alexisj9 said:
Don't worry I'm sure the met will catch up when they release the 5pm readings.
It was a joke.
I’ll get back in my box.
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46 minutes ago, alexisj9 said:
My top gust is now 64mph,again a stand alone stronger gust, the rest are around 50-55mph.
What wind gauge do you use. One like this? The angle of hanging indicates the wind speed.
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To be honest so far it has been a bit of a cry wolf day weather wise.
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Just slightly breezy here at mo.
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