On 3/21/2021 1:53 PM, S Viemeister wrote:
> On 21/03/2021 14:11, Gary wrote:
>> On 3/21/2021 4:09 AM, S Viemeister wrote:
>>> On 20/03/2021 22:26, Graham wrote:
>
>>>> But gas is only necessary if you live where there could be serious
>>>> power failures.
>>>
>>> I do. I also make sure to have a good supply of fuel for the fireplace,
>>> a large kettle, and lots of hot water bottles.
>>
>> Lots of hot water bottles?
>>
> When the power goes out, so does the pump for the central heating, so I
> boil water on the gas hob and fill my hot water bottles to keep me warm
> at night under my goose down duvet.
> Summer outages are not so bad, but in winter the hot water bottles
> really help. The only fireplace is in the living room, and it gets cold
> at night.

Gary doesn't seem to understand you're in Scotland at the moment. I'm
not sure he knows you have dual residency in the United States. Hot
water bottles in the bed, sure, to keep it warm!

Jill