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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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Does anyone have any ideas how to keep warm?? My parents are away, and theres something wrong with the heating, it aint working, ive got the fire on, and im wearing my warmest coat, but im still freezing! Any ideas before i freeze to death?? cold.gif

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    No offence, but why do girls always feel cold? Seriously, is it scientifically proven that men can handle the cold better than women? I find it funny how girls are always complaining that its cold, turning on the heating, wearing blankets and sweaters, while I'm walking around in my tee shirt.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by crescendo
    while I'm walking around in my tee shirt.

    Just the thought of that is making me shiver!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Anyway, back to the question, get some draught excluders so that no wind comes in throught the door even when its shut.
    Just put layer upon layer of clothes on yourself, until you don't feel cold. Who cares if you look like a twat, at least your warm :)
    Also, try this, next time you are feeling cold, just take all of your clothes off, and stand with your arms spread out for several minutes. Don't let the get to you, you have to fight back. If you keep doing this, you will soon get used to the cold:D .
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Don't let the get to you = Don't let the cold get to you
    (I KEEP MAKING SPELLING MISTAKES:banghead: )
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Many Thin Layers of clothing...

    Get yourself a warm drink too.. :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by crescendo

    Also, try this, next time you are feeling cold, just take all of your clothes off, and stand with your arms spread out for several minutes. Don't let the get to you, you have to fight back. If you keep doing this, you will soon get used to the cold:D .

    Think ill pass on that 1!!!:D
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by dizzy blonde babe


    Think ill pass on that 1!!!:D

    lol, seriously, I really think it might work. You'll soon get used to the cold. You can't keep yourself in the heat all of the time, you have to fight back (if you know what I mean). I've kind of tried that method. One winter, I didn't have a jacket, and I used to go college with just a shirt on all the time. I soon got used to the cold, and now I wear tee shirts in December and January;) (not all of the time though)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    blankets and hot water bottles...you can always burn the furniture.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by crescendo
    No offence, but why do girls always feel cold? Seriously, is it scientifically proven that men can handle the cold better than women? I find it funny how girls are always complaining that its cold, turning on the heating, wearing blankets and sweaters, while I'm walking around in my tee shirt.

    Women have less fatty tissue and muscle, plus their capillaries are closer to the surface.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by morrocan roll
    you can always burn the furniture.

    Think that when my parents get back they wouldnt appreciate that one!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    if you have gas central heating, either back boiler behind a gas fire or a seperate one...pull of the loose plate and the instructions are there. was it working before they left. if so press the overide button on the wall control..in a cupboard somewhere.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i dont no if its gas or electric! yeah it was working before they left, im not very good at doing things like that!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by dizzy blonde babe
    i dont no if its gas or electric! yeah it was working before they left, im not very good at doing things like that!

    then the chances are it's still working now you pudding.
    check that each radiator is actualy turned on...anti clockwise turns them on. find the control panel..in the airing cupboard or somewhere. press overide. i'm good with this stuff but it's difficult not actualy seeing what you have. wheres your hot water cylinder/tank ? chances are the controls are there. i've gotta got to bed in ten mins so go have a look and get back to me. the weather is friggin freezing.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Find a warm boy to cuddle up with???
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Loads of clothes.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    did you get it going ? did you survive ?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If you didn't, commiserations, we'll all miss you hun
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    thanx for all your replies, i just about survived last night under two duvets! dont really wanna start messing with the boiler in case i break it!!!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by dizzy blonde babe
    thanx for all your replies, i just about survived last night under two duvets! dont really wanna start messing with the boiler in case i break it!!!

    go and ask one of your nieghbours........or face another freezing bloody night. i'm sure they will be glad to sort it for you.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    im thinking that im gonna get my sis and her bf to come and have a look this afternoon, theyre good at things like that!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Cyann
    Women have less fatty tissue and muscle, plus their capillaries are closer to the surface.

    Uh-uh, women have *more* fatty tissue.

    Seriously.

    Think about it.

    There we go.....
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    ok, im feeling very ashamed of myself, after talking to my dad i realised that the reaon the radiators werent working was cos although id turned the boiler on, i hadnt turned the radiators on......doh, am feeling very thick!! ogo.gif
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Am very warm tonight!!!wiggle2.gifsun.gif
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i hate being cold. my room is always bloody freezing aswell coz i dont have a radiator:(
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i feel for you, having had a similar experience last night, (although i do have a radiator, it werent turned on!!):D
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    lol. A couple of winters ago i wore to bed some thick pj's, totes socks, a dressing gown and had 2 duvets and a hot water bottle, LOL!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Don't drink alcohol (whisky or brandy) It might make you feel warm inside but it actually takes heat away from your body:no:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by pedro
    Don't drink alcohol (whisky or brandy) It might make you feel warm inside but it actually takes heat away from your body:no:
    but if you drink enough of it you dont give a fuck anyway.
    i'd rather be pissed and cold......after all were not talking hypothermia on a mountain side are we.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Any ideas?


    nope, i try not to get them too often as it takes away from my sitting time.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Cyann


    Women have less fatty tissue and muscle, plus their capillaries are closer to the surface.
    Actually, I remember a talk by a survival specialist who told us that women are acutally better at surviving colder climates, due to their extra fat reserves (which also make's them shapely - mmmm!). The extra fat also helps survive without food longer too. So women are better equiped to survive more extreme conditions.

    Mr_Wobble ;)
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