The sound of the furnace
Anybody else hearing what I was hearing early this morning? It got pretty chilly last night and I am pretty sure I heard the furnace come on this morning for the first time since late winter/early spring. I love the advent of autumn in September, but it always brings two things that bum me out -- the last tomatos on the vine and the first growls of the furnace. With energy dereg, the furnace sounds like a thousand screaming pole cats.
Don't forget to try Baltimore's Farmer's Markets this weekend. If you've never been, you're in for a treat. There's one Saturday in Waverly and Sunday morning downtown by the Fallsway.
Comments
I've seen lots of heating oil trucks on the road this past week. I suggest warmer clothing and setting the thermostat lower if it is coming on in September. I'm sure my family will get through September and maybe a lot of October without the furnace. It's easy to get used to a certain level of comfort, but when you see those energy bills you might wonder if it's worth it.
Posted by: Michael | September 23, 2006 9:18 AM
My wife is a frugal New Englander, and hates to turn on the heat before Thanksgiving. Most years we actually make it until then, but occasionally it just gets too darn cold and we cave in early.
Posted by: Hal Laurent | September 23, 2006 10:52 AM