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hlthe2b

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9. Yeah. I keep mine only warm enough to keep basement pipes from freezing. Upstairs 60-62.

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #1)

Tue Oct 17, 2023, 05:41 AM

Oct 2023

Once you've acclimated to cold temps, it becomes hard to sleep otherwise (and admittedly the past few really hot summers have just about "done me in" given that I eschew air conditioning for fans and just a small bed-side portable evaporative cooler ) Much to my sweet doggy girl's dismay, I do, however, shut her favorite sliding screened patio door--typically opened at least a crack when it drops down to 32 outdoors overnight.

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This is the perfect temperature to increase sleep, decrease stroke risk: experts [View all] usonian Oct 2023 OP

House temp - 62. Wear sweaters. Have a nice electric blanket that makes for a great sleep. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2023 #1

Yikes, 81 to 88 this week in Sierra Foothills. usonian Oct 2023 #2

Still cleaning the woodstoves....I'll be surviving on a 72 degree avg temp over the winter. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2023 #4

Yeah. I keep mine only warm enough to keep basement pipes from freezing. Upstairs 60-62. hlthe2b Oct 2023 #9

Yep. We set our thermostat at 64 and use an electric blanket set really low. Perfect ratchiweenie Oct 2023 #10

2 big furry 125lb Landseers Cheezoholic Oct 2023 #3

My 75 lb Golden helps me warm in Maine. Except when he brings a kindling stick to chew on bed. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2023 #5

1+ keithbvadu2 Oct 2023 #6

I hope you're all talking about winter! usonian Oct 2023 #7

I can't sleep when I'm too hot Bayard Oct 2023 #8