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Are you feeling the cold already ?

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Rocketstop2 Sun 18-Oct-26 18:01:57

I know we have been lucky in that the start of October was mild, and that now we are back to more 'seasonal' temps ..BUT, I don't know if it is because I've been used to being relatively warm, but now it's plummeted I can't seem to adjust.I've felt really chilled the last few days and have felt cold in bed.I feel it's 'Too early' for me to feel like this and I don't really want to take any of my winter measures just yet !! Is it just me ?

Beechnut Sun 18-Oct-26 18:11:09

No, I’m not ready to give up my sandals until the end of October. Today though I was out in the garden and felt that late afternoon autumn chill. I came indoors and had a lovely warm shower.

nanaK54 Sun 18-Oct-26 18:11:54

Heating is on here!

Even thought about lighting the woodburner but resisted.

midgey Sun 18-Oct-26 18:14:02

The weather man did say the temperature would be below average, how right he was!

Rocketstop2 Sun 18-Oct-26 18:19:05

I suppose it might depend too on what part of the country we are in. I've also got the heating on !

Beechnut..I gave up my sandals end of last week !

Grandmabatty Sun 18-Oct-26 18:19:41

It reached -1° here this morning. The electric blanket has been on and the central

Rocketstop2 Sun 18-Oct-26 18:25:31

Grandmabatty

It reached -1° here this morning. The electric blanket has been on and the central

arrggh....Noooooo !!!

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Sun 18-Oct-26 18:27:54

Nope.

Summer duvet still on & no heating needed yet however the insulation in this newly built (17 year old) development is excellent.

Nice as it means I can spend my pensions on more frivolous things. Lucky me.

SueDonim Sun 18-Oct-26 18:35:06

It was down to 2deg here last night so yes, I’ve felt the cold. I no longer have Dh to keep me warm in bed so the electric blanket keeps me warm at bedtime.

Rocketstop2 Sun 18-Oct-26 18:50:02

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Nope.

Summer duvet still on & no heating needed yet however the insulation in this newly built (17 year old) development is excellent.

Nice as it means I can spend my pensions on more frivolous things. Lucky me.

That's good FGT.

MawsRosie Sun 18-Oct-26 18:50:13

I have Rosie the greyhound. I also love it when she hops up beside me on the sofa and wriggles round into the small of my back.
Good as a hottie! If you ignore the bony elbows

Rocketstop2 Sun 18-Oct-26 18:51:02

SueDonim

It was down to 2deg here last night so yes, I’ve felt the cold. I no longer have Dh to keep me warm in bed so the electric blanket keeps me warm at bedtime.

Aww SueD, Needs must eh ?

Georgesgran Sun 18-Oct-26 18:51:24

Same as SueDonin here. I’m in the North East, where it’s usually far cooler for us than for those GNs down South.
It’s been really chilly today with a cutting wind at times - hat, scarf and gloves have had an outing! Heating on at home since I got home an hour ago.

jusnoneed Sun 18-Oct-26 18:51:46

We have had frost the last two mornings (Dorset), followed by sunshine although today there was a stronger breeze. But inside the house it is 19/20 degrees so no heating needed.
Still no duvet on my bed, I just use the cover and have added a very light fleece throw. I know I would be too warm with the duvet and I hate being too warm in bed.

grannyqueenie Sun 18-Oct-26 18:53:45

Heating just on for an hour 1st thing and it’s felt chilly in the house when sitting. (maybe that’s a sign that I should be gave been busy doing more housework) grin The 4tog duvet stays on all year round here, with a fleecy blanket at the ready if needed.

Jaxjacky Sun 18-Oct-26 18:56:32

Heating on and electric blanket in use in Hampshire, Raynauds is back 😕

Rocketstop2 Sun 18-Oct-26 18:57:48

Georgesgran

Same as SueDonin here. I’m in the North East, where it’s usually far cooler for us than for those GNs down South.
It’s been really chilly today with a cutting wind at times - hat, scarf and gloves have had an outing! Heating on at home since I got home an hour ago.

Yes, cutting wind here too. I have definitely been thinking of getting the hat and gloves out.
I'm North-ish so I guess we are feeling it a bit more than Southern GN's.

Rocketstop2 Sun 18-Oct-26 18:58:59

Ooh I take that back.Sorry Jaxjacky !!

M0nica Sun 18-Oct-26 19:01:05

Heating stays on all year - with the thermostat set at 18.5 degrees. So it has come on once or twice recently because the temperature in the house has fallen below 18.5.

greyfur16 Sun 18-Oct-26 19:02:40

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Nope.

Summer duvet still on & no heating needed yet however the insulation in this newly built (17 year old) development is excellent.

Nice as it means I can spend my pensions on more frivolous things. Lucky me.

Unlucky other people.

Jaxjacky Sun 18-Oct-26 19:03:26

Frost in some areas down south last night Rocketstop!

Rocketstop2 Sun 18-Oct-26 19:05:36

Jaxjacky

Frost in some areas down south last night Rocketstop!

Wow. Is that unusual for you this early Jaxjacky ?

merlotgran Sun 18-Oct-26 19:10:08

No heating on yet but I’ve switched to the winter duvet and the electric blanket has been in use for a week.
The coastal winds are my bugbear though.

Sarnia Sun 18-Oct-26 19:11:42

I won't put the heating on yet but my winter quilt is on my bed.
Getting older has made me less resistant to cold weather.

Baggs Sun 18-Oct-26 19:11:52

Yes. Have been for weeks with occasional warmish days. It's never actually hot here.