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Tomconroy

(7,611 posts)
2. Down into the 20s in CT tonight. Gotta start thinking
Mon Nov 15, 2021, 08:41 PM
Nov 2021

About pulling out the Hudson Bay Blanket. The heavy armor.

OAITW r.2.0

(28,361 posts)
9. I believe that the "Biddeford" marketing name, is for the Pepperell Mills Plant in Biddeford, ME.
Mon Nov 15, 2021, 08:51 PM
Nov 2021

My grandmother worked there in the 30's. Powered by the Saco River.

ratchiweenie

(7,923 posts)
13. Just put on our flannel sheets and electric blanket here in Montana. We had a dusting of snow
Mon Nov 15, 2021, 10:01 PM
Nov 2021

a couple of days ago, followed by two days of almost 60. But I hear the cold weather is headed our way soon. Supposed to be 18F tomorrow night. Nothing like snuggling into flannels and the old electric blankey.

ratchiweenie

(7,923 posts)
20. Mine's on 3 for now. I like to sleep just a little warm. Being slightly overweight, I tend to
Tue Nov 16, 2021, 09:36 AM
Nov 2021

generate a bit of my own heat.

Submariner

(12,665 posts)
15. 95 minutes into this thread and no cat story
Mon Nov 15, 2021, 11:29 PM
Nov 2021

We all know how they love heating pads and warm spots.

I can only surmise DU electric blanket owners must be cat haters, or they turn the house temperature so low at night, the kitty could not survive the cold night anyway.

Bayard

(24,145 posts)
18. We've had the flannel sheets on for over a week
Mon Nov 15, 2021, 11:43 PM
Nov 2021

Been getting down in the 20's at night. Not the 'electric blanket yet though--two cats and a wiener dog have been enough.

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