jewells... family wants me there, but I am cold enough in the south.....its been 4 here...

cjjalone... have gone to the cemetery, yelled, jumped up and down, screamed at him. Then plop down on the ground a cried for hours. Then looked round and laughed about what if someone heard or saw me, what would they think? He was probably looking down, laughing at me. But it made me feel better...lol

whoa.... I went into my bedroom and came flying back out.... its 10dregrees in there. I am sleeping on the couch tonight!!!

George you are right, the animals make me keep going, I am their angel. But 15 below yikes. sandeestttn you have my sympathy I never realized just how much hubby did. My kids will help but they have families and I hate to ask and then would have to check to be sure done right just like hubby checked me. Now I get it!! Stay warm.

Sandee the sun is shining and it is a toasty -6, outside.

I'm in south central Iowa -- and frigid cold here.. I live in a renovated 113 year old home and I've learned to do lots of things - have had a few tantrums and meltdowns too.. Had hot water to my entire house - except for the kitchen sink -- WHOODA THOUGHT... Never had any problems before... So, got my hair dryer and went to the basement; traced out the water line and heated it up... Yeah! (dropped my flashlight that became three pieces and got it put back together)...

I just wanted to say "HALE TO THE ""V"" !!!!! (Sorry fellows, but I'm feeling the accomplishment...) Nancee

Sandeesttn, the same thing happened to me last year. I didn't want to bother my son-in-law, so instead I bothered my next door neighbor lol He was nice enough to get out of his bed at 8 in the morning to light my pilot. I'm a new homeowner and didn't have a clue. He told me how to do it(in other words, don't come back), but I knew I couldn't ever do it. So, this year I got a new furnace. The old one was over twenty years old and the new one doesn't have a pilot, so it can't blow out.

I feel so much better knowing I'll never have to ask anyone for help lighting the pilot ever again. And the new one is more energy efficient. It'll last at least 20 years. By then I'll be in Florida or someplace else that is warm.

If you need someone to light it, call the gas company. I know mine had a gas smell that scared me. Also, I don't know how old you are, but if you're a senior, check into the services of your town. I have a friend who is 66 and has twenty-dollar handyman services, courtesy of her town.

It's been cold here too, not as bad as some.
I've been worried about my utility bills and so I've been heating the house in the evening with the fireplace. Thank goodness Roby taught me how to build the fire and take care of that. And I've got a great friend that keeps my wood pile going.
But yesterday I had a mouse issue and got mad that Roby wasn't there to take care of it. There's been several times I've gotten mad because he's not there to take care of me. I miss him so bad for so many reasons. The new year has been rough so far.