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hlthe2b

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5. Yeah. I've got enough layers to get me through most anything. (and ski masks to keep my face warm)

Reply to Rorey (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 20, 2021, 10:05 AM

Feb 2021

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Seen on Facebook: Indoor Camping [View all] NurseJackie Feb 2021 OP

Great tips Rorey Feb 2021 #1

Yeah. I've got enough layers to get me through most anything. (and ski masks to keep my face warm) hlthe2b Feb 2021 #5

That's how I got through 80 hours without heat. ananda Feb 2021 #14

Thanks for posting PatSeg Feb 2021 #2

I already keep my central heat around 52-55F. So, this is an intriguing alternative to space hlthe2b Feb 2021 #3

When we had dogs Rorey Feb 2021 #6

Ha!! MissB Feb 2021 #9

My big dog also liked the middle Rorey Feb 2021 #11

+++ hlthe2b Feb 2021 #15

I thought I was the only one who kept my house rather cool lol. cwydro Feb 2021 #25

I built my home on this priciple. rickford66 Feb 2021 #4

How cold does it get outside when you are at 50 inside. HUAJIAO Feb 2021 #16

Never below 50 F in 36 years no matter the outside temp. rickford66 Feb 2021 #17

I'm near Rochester so I know your weather well, :))) HUAJIAO Feb 2021 #19

Of course you would. rickford66 Feb 2021 #22

Kick dalton99a Feb 2021 #7

This is a great idea. diddlysquat Feb 2021 #8

I'm going for maximum overkill MissB Feb 2021 #10

I've installed whole house Generac units. They can be expensive. CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #18

We finally went with one of those small Honda generators, runs the fridge, internet, tv. Canoe52 Feb 2021 #20

I'm in the PNW also - MizLibby Feb 2021 #30

Even things like towels can help Rorey Feb 2021 #12

Living in the mountains, I always kept a full emergency kit in my car year-round. Blanket, jacket, niyad Feb 2021 #13

Re: "forever traumatized" NurseJackie Feb 2021 #23

We used to have the round type... Lars39 Feb 2021 #27

Our "console" type gets pretty hot... I imagine the flat-top round ones will also. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #28

Oh, yeah, I could cook just about anything on it. Lars39 Feb 2021 #31

Several years ago, I "scolded" a stranger for pumping kerosene into a RED gasoline can. NurseJackie Feb 2021 #32

Yikes! Lars39 Feb 2021 #33

I built an igloo Major Nikon Feb 2021 #21

Your post is useless without pics };) MagickMuffin Feb 2021 #24

... Major Nikon Feb 2021 #26

I have a tiny house just like that one but Purple MagickMuffin Feb 2021 #29

That's pretty much how I dealt with the ordeal LeftInTX Feb 2021 #34

Plus it's FUN! Blue Owl Feb 2021 #35