I've had the fire on all day and although I've not yet taken my coat off, its not too bad.

We have had a little snow, but nothing to shake a stick at. The outside temp has warmed up. Its those who live in the south that have had the worst of it this time.

Its not that I can't afford a thermometer, I just never thought of getting one.

I live in an open plan detached house. A new boiler will be quite an outlay, but it wont be long until I get one - its top priority at the moment

Thanks for the offer of some heaters, if its still cold here at the weekend I'm going to stay with a friend - who has a very warm house and lots of red wine!

I dont feel cold when I'm in bed - quite toasty, so I'll leave the heating engineer on the sofa thanks!

Just off to put my PF's and dressing gown into the tumble drier.
I've got a pork chop in the oven and am going to treat myself to some chips.
I'm counting my blessings
Thanks for all your input.........bloody hell a power surge - I'm too hot!!!

Pat xx