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farkas
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Posted 9:05 pm, 11/03/2011
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I agree, help under the blanket of secrecy. Sounds like the woman is probably a little hurt asking for help; I can relate since I was in her shoes at one time.
If they are just "poor", that is completely different from being neglectful. Doesn't sound like a case of neglect, sounds like a case of "can't pay my bills"....which again, I am sure we can all relate!
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Hepsibah
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Posted 9:04 pm, 11/03/2011
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Colds are caused by VIRUSES, not chilly rooms. Still, they should be comfortable.
I agree that couples alone should decide how many children they can have. I think they can have all THEY CAN SUPPORT!
IT ISN'T ANY OF MY BUSINESS unless I have to help support them.
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jeania harris
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Posted 8:56 pm, 11/03/2011
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i strongly agree with la,help and stay quite about it.and the christmas thing as well.most my gifts came from yard sales,even my husbands.lol
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swimgal
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Posted 6:35 pm, 11/03/2011
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Big Lots has some very nice, soft, warm, blankets for $20 (all sizes including Queen/King are $20). We bought one the other day and fell in love w/ it. Had to go back and get the kids their own. They will keep you very, very warm.
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pdtw
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Posted 6:32 pm, 11/03/2011
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We had one small heater in the living room growing up & our bedrooms were never heated. We had about 5 quilts piled on us & dressed REAL quick at morning for school!!! Right now, we don't want to pay for oil for the furnace so we are using an Edenpure Heater. works for us!!!
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swimgal
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Posted 6:30 pm, 11/03/2011
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This is the kind we use.
http://www.amazon.com/DeLon...mp;sr=1-16
Product Description Amazon.com Product Description Effectively heat any room in the home with this portable, oil-filled radiator. The economical unit features ComforTemp technology, which helps save energy and money by automatically maintaining the optimal temperature in the room--at the touch of a button. Three heat settings allow for adjusting output levels, further optimizing energy-efficient operation. In addition, the radiator provides specially designed thermal slots that maximize heat flow, yet maintain a low surface temperature. Other highlights include seven oil-filled fin heating elements, a permanent seal, noiseless operation, a wrap-around cord design, and patented smart-snap wheels that snap into place perfectly, require no assembly, and ensure safety and stability. The radiator measures 13-4/5 by 9 by 25-1/5 inches. Product Description Effectively and efficiently heat any room of the house with the De'Longhi ComforTemp portable oil-filled radiator. Worried about your electric bill? This heater actually saves you money by automatically maintaining the optimal room temperature. Simply press the ComforTemp button for the ultimate in energy savings. The heater even produces the maximum amount of radiant heat while ensuring a low surface temperature, making the radiator a nice choice for homes with pets or kids. The user-friendly control panel offers an adjustable thermostat and three heat settings to customize your heating needs. The anti-freeze setting allows the unit to automatically turn itself on when the temperature drops below 44 degrees F. Safety highlights include rust-resistant durable metal construction, a gently rounded design, and a thermal cut-off function that automatically turns the heater off if it starts to overheat. With its sleek look and silent operation, the De'Longhi oil-filled radiator is the perfect solution to all your heating needs.
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coleman
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Posted 6:21 pm, 11/03/2011
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Cold in there, check your private messages.
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swimgal
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Posted 6:15 pm, 11/03/2011
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There are many different kinds. The electric heaters we use can get hot, but we've never had a big problem w/ them. Have the kids place their hands just above it once you get it home to feel the heat coming off. Then tell them not to touch. That worked for us. If they do put their hands on it it can burn them but not seriously (unless they put their hands on and leave it there which, by instinct, won't happen). I wouldn't worry about using them around kids.
If she uses one in one room w/ the door shut it will heat it up fairly quickly if it is on high.
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Coleman
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Posted 6:12 pm, 11/03/2011
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Thanks swimgal about mentioning the space heaters also.
I didn't go back and read but, does she live in a trailer or house?
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grayson
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Posted 3:13 pm, 11/03/2011
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I'm not a fan of freezing children, but I think that at least two points should be made here...
1. Colds are the result of viruses. The individual in question could have the thermostat set on "Tropical Summer" and the members of the household would still be just as vulnerable to the common cold.
2. Humanity existed for many, many years without electric heat and gas and it's not really mid-December quite yet. Therefore, it's not as though the children are having to break off the icicles before getting ready for school in the morning. I'm guessing that there may even be a couple of peeps reading this that grew up in homes that used wood heating that (occasionally) went out at some point in the night, leaving the house chilled, but the inhabitants therein alive and no worse for the wear.
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cold in there
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Posted 3:06 pm, 11/03/2011
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He's being a bit testy today ,I think I will just send him under for fun sake :)
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NancyDrew
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Posted 3:05 pm, 11/03/2011
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One year, we forgot about the vents and boy did the power bill go up! In our case, the vents are along the exterior wall of the crawlspace and have levers, so we don't have to go under the house to close them.
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cold in there
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Posted 3:01 pm, 11/03/2011
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I will defiantly send my.husband under there to check it out!
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NancyDrew
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Posted 3:00 pm, 11/03/2011
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If the house has a crawlspace beneath it, make sure the vents are closed.
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countrygl4ever
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Posted 3:00 pm, 11/03/2011
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I would love to have a wood heater...best heat around messy but good, i have gas and i freeze , if i turned it up to where it should be to keep the house warm ..i 'd never pay the gas bill...
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cold in there
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Posted 2:58 pm, 11/03/2011
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Are they safe with small children? If so I will get one while.we.are getting the stuff to go over her windows,never put plastic over windows so I hope I can do it correctly,it sounds almost too simple hehe
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lightningkat
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Posted 2:51 pm, 11/03/2011
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Those small space heaters are what I use. 3 or 4 heat my whole house and my power bill doesn't increase more $10-20 a month using them. Far better than the $400 I would pay for fuel oil.
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swimgal
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Posted 2:48 pm, 11/03/2011
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My friend did the same w/ heating 1 room. Encourage her to get a space heater and try it now. Maybe she'll feel more comfortable after she gets a power bill to get another.
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cold in there
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Posted 2:46 pm, 11/03/2011
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That's what she has is baseboard floor heating,she said last winter they all slept in one room and it was the only room she heated and for one month the bill was over 200.00 and she simply can't afford that. She agreed to go with me to Walmart to put plastic over the windows :)
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