powercutsand i am ill

chriswife


Joined: 30/03/2011
Posts: 449

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 17:57

hi this is our first winter i am feeling rough now no heating in the bedroom we have a gas heater can i have it in the bedroom how long will it last does anyone know what do people do got candles on but cant see to read this will go flat soon aaaargh

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 18:00

Be very careful about having a gas heater on in the bedroom. You must have adequate ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from the gas burning. You wont smell it, you'll simply pass out. . It's absolutely deadly.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 18:02

A mother died in a tent awning on their caravan in the UK recently after bringing in the bar b q to keep them warm overnight. The fumes from the smouldering charcoal gave off carbon monoxide gas fumes and killed her and almost killed her husband and children.

chriswife


Joined: 30/03/2011
Posts: 449

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 18:13

ok so thats not happening then

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 18:30

If you would like to make use of a warm fire and bedroom then ring me on 0533 8606643, I am in Karsiyaka and you would be most welcome to share our warmth.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 18:35

nice suehowlittle ,good on you .

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 18:39

That is so nice of you, restores my faith in the human race, can we all come lol....

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 18:45

Yes, but two will have to sleep on the couches, other than that I can sleep 4 in 2 spare bedrooms. Not kidding either, if you are really desperate to keep warm then ring me.



But you will have to put the milk on your own weetabix!

banjo


Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 19:24

Sure would like to have you as a friend.

Chruswife if you are ill and can't keep warm in bed then send someone to buy a blanket or battaniye. Not the very thick one, and wrap it around you. It will keep you warm. They have them in Lemar..Not sure they are long enough. But you can buy them Wednesday at the marked. There are more places, just can't remember now.

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 19:33

My old dad once told me, that a fire costs the same even if it warms 50 people. Also that it costs the same to cook 6 potatoes as a single one. He was a lovely human being who shared everything. I hate the thought of someone being ill and cold. Anyway, my phone number is there if needed. I do know though, that it is harder to receive than to give.

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 19:58

suehowlittle



What a lovely gesture. If there were more people like you the world would be a better place.

stubbs1


Joined: 07/08/2011
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 20:08

Message 3. This is quite common as a suicide act. Disposable BBQ in a small room, often the bathroom. Off thread slightly....sorry.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 20:51

What a very nice gesture



Chriswife I hope you feel better soon. You could use the gas fire with the bedroom door open.



I have just been told by him beside me, Mr Spider, that if things get so bad and no electric blanket we could always make up a bed in the lounge and just live in the one room So far the electric has stayed on here.



Spider,X

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 21:04

Lost the power now









Spider,X

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 21:13

We still have a lovely warm fire and so no complaints, not exactly roughing it. Very romantic actually, shame we're too old! lol.



Night all

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 21:19

you,re never to old

northcyprus74


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 275

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 23:21

Nice one suehowlittle

Aleshia


Joined: 07/01/2012
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
19/01/2012 23:46

I am new to this forum and have been using it to get an idea of life in cyprus as new to the TRNC also. I have to say that the posting from suehowlittle is the most magical I have seen to date, well done, makes one have faith in the human race again.

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
20/01/2012 00:46

It is a little worrying that lots of OAP's are without heating. Please remember that although temperatures are lower in the UK, houses are better insulated and there is more publicity about supporting your neighbours and support networks are usually only a phone call away.



If the strikes continue please just check to see your neighbours are as comfortable as can be and more importantly are not at risk.

Rubyroo


Joined: 14/11/2011
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
20/01/2012 01:53

Suehowlittle your dad does sound lovely and so true that a fire costs the same even if it warms 50 people etc etc

It's a good idea if it gets too cold wherever you are, to just concentrate keeping one room warm and stay in there. Also put layers on.

We are such wimps these days what did we do before electricity never mind central heating?

Rubyroo


Joined: 14/11/2011
Posts: 35

Message Posted:
20/01/2012 01:54

Chriswife hope you feel better soon x

chriswife


Joined: 30/03/2011
Posts: 449

Message Posted:
20/01/2012 18:08

thankyou so much i am now managing with water bottles from hob boiled in pan helping i think it is more that i felt down with it all better today and hubby with me we just staying in bed i have 3 bblanket 3 duvet s i agree we are all in it together but strikers did it need to be week of mourning and coldest days

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
20/01/2012 20:23

Bradus your right about a support network in Uk. The Electric and Gas suppliers have obligations for their licences and must offer special services to their customers who are pension age, disabled or suffering from a chronic illness or visual or hearing problems and if they are eligible they can sign up for the Priority Service Register where they can get alternative cooking and heating facilities, IF, there was a major incident or a power cut.



Its a shame that Kibtec cannot show their support to their own vulnerable people and expats in the same way. What happens to hospitals etc. do they have their own generators?

chriswife


Joined: 30/03/2011
Posts: 449

Message Posted:
20/01/2012 20:47

schools and shops seem to i think their name will be mud at this rate can anyone tell us what their beef is

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
20/01/2012 20:56

Mess 24 - I hope you get well soon, perhaps we might meet some day.



I think they are striking because the government is wanting to privatise Kibtek, obviously they would not have the same contracts and I am sure they are very nervous about whether they will even keep their jobs.



Punishing the general public though is not the way to gain support for their cause.



Anyway, never mind it all, keep warm and get better.