It was 6:59 a.m. when this picture was taken. Though the 39-degree temps outside are nothing compared to some of our friends East of the Mississippi, are any of your homes just 60 degrees INSIDE? Our house is! Despite repeated pleas and phone calls over the course of four winters now to turn up the heat, the heat here remains on a timer that doesn't quite provide adequate heat. Right before I took this picture, it was 59.9 degrees inside. My body heat must have warmed it that tenth of a degree before the camera flashed, but that's still unacceptable - even by San Francisco Tenants Union. Here's what its website says:"According to Section 701 of the San Francisco Housing Code, landlords must provide heat capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees (at a point three feet above the floor) This is based on an outside temperature of 35 degrees, so there is no excuse for heat less than 68 degrees when its 40 or 45 degrees out. This level of heat must be provided for at least thirteen hours, specifically from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM."
Well, as you can see, it was almost 7 a.m. and we were a full eight degrees away. And unfortunately for Brian, the daytime isn't much better. We really like our place at the end of the day, but this is ridiculous and I suspect our landlords may receive a letter soon. Given our split schedules, it's always the first thing out of the person at home's mouth when the other one calls. We usually begin the conversation with, "It's fr-fr-fr-freeeeeezing in here."
And yes, we pay our rent.
One night I fully expect a photo of me sleeping in a hooded sweatshirt (hood up), will appear, but since Brian hasn't thought of that yet I'll let you check out how pathetic some of our other winter get-up is.
Need a stocking stuffer? Get these one-size-fits-all fuzzy socks from Old Navy stat. They're normally $5 and I picked them up for just $3.50 on sale. I wish I had bought more; I've hardly taken them off since Sunday!
This nap shot was actually taken during a period of relatively high heat. Though I love my Snuggie, it's not as warm as some other blankets. Doesn't it look cozy?
3 comments:
Our house is below 60 inside at times. Our heating bills are insane otherwise. But it sucks. I have 2 snuggies, an electric throw, and an electric blanket on the bed. :)
Does 60 degrees feel warmer in WY? That sucks. I know our landlords aren't motivated by malice, but money, but there's no way in this old house to divvy it up, and utilities are included. But for now I'm wearing flannel PJs, a fleece robe/hoodie up, fuzzy socks and blanket. Brrr!
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