I thought I'd do a final weekend update on the "contest." But first, I just want to say that we don't want you to do any harm to your health by sitting in a cold house. So if you are in poor health, or have seniors or very young children at home, please don't go to any extremes.
That being said, here's who is still in the running for America's #1 No Heat Miser!
Me, aka fern - Connecticut - takes hot baths before going to bed at night!
monkeymama - Northern California
wyozozo - Wyoming
debtfreeme - Northern California
mbkonef - Southeastern Pennyslvania
Ima Saver - Georgia
scfr - Texas
snoopycool - Florida
dmontngrey - Massachusetts
sevenofseven - Northern California
princessperky - Charlotte, North Carolina
Househopeful - Delaware
toyguy1963 - Ohio
Analise - northern California
...and 7 new players!
Gamecock 43 - Florida!!!
Nance - northern California - has a wood stove!
Little gopher - Minnesota
Joan.of.the.Arch
canoineag - Denver
creditcardfree
Buckeye - Ohio
Those who already turned on the heat:
Mech - Oct. 3 Massachusetts
ME2 - Oct. 3
myenglishcastle - October 1
homebody - October 1
If there's anyone else who's turned on the heat, 'fess up now!
7 New Contestants Join the No Heat Challenge
October 5th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
October 5th, 2008 at 11:29 pm 1223249351
October 6th, 2008 at 01:31 am 1223256715
October 6th, 2008 at 01:45 am 1223257533
I still have not turned on the heater, and last night DH still opened the window, but just a crack. The best thing about this contest, though, is that it's making me more aware of conserving... donning a sweater instead of flipping the switch. In my mind, I am in competition with myself. I will compare my heating bill this year against last year and try for a lower record. I am determined to hold out as long as I can... maybe 'til November.
October 6th, 2008 at 01:13 pm 1223298818
October 6th, 2008 at 02:52 pm 1223304748
Yeah, no heat here. Still very OFF OCtober weather here.
October 6th, 2008 at 03:16 pm 1223306179
(no heat, really don't expect it till November)
October 6th, 2008 at 03:35 pm 1223307305
October 7th, 2008 at 02:19 am 1223345965
October 10th, 2008 at 03:16 am 1223608567