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automorphism · 10-22-2020, 11:13 AM - **1 Like**

So, this is completely off-topic from photography. But I just wanted to let everyone know that as I get older, I get colder....so I splurged on an electric blanket. I thought this might be interesting for those who live in colder climes. It is so much nicer than air heating, too much of which leaves the air too dry for me to breath! Also, it saves a lot on heating.

For those who have trouble with staying warm, I recommend it!

MarkJerling · 10-22-2020, 12:25 PM

My wife loves electric blankets. I'm not a fan. We, (how shall I put it?) "discuss" the issue every other winter.

slartibartfast01 · 10-22-2020, 12:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by automorphism

So, this is completely off-topic from photography. But I just wanted to let everyone know that as I get older, I get colder....so I splurged on an electric blanket. I thought this might be interesting for those who live in colder climes. It is so much nicer than air heating, too much of which leaves the air too dry for me to breath! Also, it saves a lot on heating.

For those who have trouble with staying warm, I recommend it!

We don't even heat the bedrooms any more. Someone stayed over and remarked that their room was too hot and I had to agree. Since then the radiators in the bedrooms have been turned off.

bxf · 10-22-2020, 02:29 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by automorphism

So, this is completely off-topic from photography. But I just wanted to let everyone know that as I get older, I get colder....so I splurged on an electric blanket. I thought this might be interesting for those who live in colder climes. It is so much nicer than air heating, too much of which leaves the air too dry for me to breath! Also, it saves a lot on heating.

For those who have trouble with staying warm, I recommend it!

I lived in Canada or 19 years. Very nice country, but I'm not convinced it was intended for human beings. I suspect that the creator meant it for penguins, seals, and polar bears.

I also use an electric blanket. However, it's not easy washing dishes or going to the bathroom with it

automorphism · 10-22-2020, 03:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bxf

I lived in Canada or 19 years. Very nice country, but I'm not convinced it was intended for human beings. I suspect that the creator meant it for penguins, seals, and polar bears.

I also do not think Canada is really meant for people...migratory birds maybe. Hahaha.

crazy4oldcars · 10-22-2020, 06:01 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

My wife loves electric blankets. I'm not a fan. We, (how shall I put it?) "discuss" the issue every other winter.

Kind of like the discussion we have about that damned Franklin stove she bought.
She will fire that thing up and have it 80° in here, and I'm sweating my a$$ off. I'll open the back door to cool it off, and she gives me "the look".
I give it right back, lol.
The last time we had an electric blanket, I bought one with dual controllers so I could turn my side down or off.

Kirk B.

stevebrot · 10-22-2020, 06:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by automorphism

So, this is completely off-topic from photography. But I just wanted to let everyone know that as I get older, I get colder....so I splurged on an electric blanket. I thought this might be interesting for those who live in colder climes. It is so much nicer than air heating, too much of which leaves the air too dry for me to breath! Also, it saves a lot on heating.

For those who have trouble with staying warm, I recommend it!

We had first frost here last night and I slept cold. An electric blanket is sounding pretty good.

Steve

nosliwmit · 10-23-2020, 03:50 AM - **1 Like**

I spent a few years in Germany and Belgium as a kid and I remember having a 110-volt electric blanket and a big honkin’ 220/110 transformer that lulled me to sleep with a nice 50 Hz buzz... Not much use for an electric blanket in Hong Kong. Sleeping with the windows open this week for the first time since April or so...

**BigMackCam** · 10-23-2020, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by slartibartfast01

We don't even heat the bedrooms any more. Someone stayed over and remarked that their room was too hot and I had to agree. Since then the radiators in the bedrooms have been turned off.

I've never had the heating at anything but minimum setting in the bedrooms. I have the radiators set to "1" in those rooms, which - given that my home is usually well-heated downstairs and fairly well-insulated throughout - means they never kick in. Honestly, I wouldn't be able to sleep with heating on in my bedroom.

Having said that, during colder winters, or if I'm feeling unwell, I occasionally like a traditional rubber hot water bottle to warm the foot of the bed. Either that, or I'll soak in a hot bath just before bed-time...

SharkyCA · 10-23-2020, 05:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bxf

I lived in Canada or 19 years. Very nice country, but I'm not convinced it was intended for human beings. I suspect that the creator meant it for penguins, seals, and polar bears.

I also use an electric blanket. However, it's not easy washing dishes or going to the bathroom with it

Originally posted by automorphism

I also do not think Canada is really meant for people...migratory birds maybe. Hahaha.

You're right Canada is not for people with electric blankets, only for photographers with Pentax cameras that will handle the cold to photograph our beautiful country!

View image in gallery

automorphism · 10-23-2020, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by nosliwmit

I spent a few years in Germany and Belgium as a kid and I remember having a 110-volt electric blanket and a big honkin’ 220/110 transformer that lulled me to sleep with a nice 50 Hz buzz... Not much use for an electric blanket in Hong Kong. Sleeping with the windows open this week for the first time since April or so...

I am envious....I think I was built for a more tropical country and I hope I end up in one some day to live!

bxf · 10-23-2020, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by automorphism

I am envious....I think I was built for a more tropical country and I hope I end up in one some day to live!

I haven't verified this, but I was told you can rent an island in the Maldives quite cheaply, like $1 per year per palm tree on the island you choose.

robtcorl · 10-23-2020, 08:22 AM - **4 Likes**

forensicscientist · 10-24-2020, 06:29 AM - **2 Likes**

I vote for the heated mattress pad....very similar to the blanket (toasty warm) but you're laying on top of the heat, instead of underneath it with a blanket.

Turn it on about 30 minutes before bedtime and it's just perfect...

Parallax · 10-24-2020, 07:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

My wife loves electric blankets. I'm not a fan. We, (how shall I put it?) "discuss" the issue every other winter.

It's the opposite here. I like them, Mrs P doesn't. I'll bet you can guess how many we have.

10-22-2020, 11:13 AM - 1 Like	#1
automorphism Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 791	awesome purchase So, this is completely off-topic from photography. But I just wanted to let everyone know that as I get older, I get colder....so I splurged on an electric blanket. I thought this might be interesting for those who live in colder climes. It is so much nicer than air heating, too much of which leaves the air too dry for me to breath! Also, it saves a lot on heating. For those who have trouble with staying warm, I recommend it!

10-23-2020, 05:03 AM	#9
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,657	Originally posted by slartibartfast01 We don't even heat the bedrooms any more. Someone stayed over and remarked that their room was too hot and I had to agree. Since then the radiators in the bedrooms have been turned off. I've never had the heating at anything but minimum setting in the bedrooms. I have the radiators set to "1" in those rooms, which - given that my home is usually well-heated downstairs and fairly well-insulated throughout - means they never kick in. Honestly, I wouldn't be able to sleep with heating on in my bedroom. Having said that, during colder winters, or if I'm feeling unwell, I occasionally like a traditional rubber hot water bottle to warm the foot of the bed. Either that, or I'll soak in a hot bath just before bed-time... Last edited by BigMackCam; 10-23-2020 at 07:17 AM.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	My wife loves electric blankets. I'm not a fan. We, (how shall I put it?) "discuss" the issue every other winter.

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slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by automorphism So, this is completely off-topic from photography. But I just wanted to let everyone know that as I get older, I get colder....so I splurged on an electric blanket. I thought this might be interesting for those who live in colder climes. It is so much nicer than air heating, too much of which leaves the air too dry for me to breath! Also, it saves a lot on heating. For those who have trouble with staying warm, I recommend it! We don't even heat the bedrooms any more. Someone stayed over and remarked that their room was too hot and I had to agree. Since then the radiators in the bedrooms have been turned off.

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bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by automorphism So, this is completely off-topic from photography. But I just wanted to let everyone know that as I get older, I get colder....so I splurged on an electric blanket. I thought this might be interesting for those who live in colder climes. It is so much nicer than air heating, too much of which leaves the air too dry for me to breath! Also, it saves a lot on heating. For those who have trouble with staying warm, I recommend it! I lived in Canada or 19 years. Very nice country, but I'm not convinced it was intended for human beings. I suspect that the creator meant it for penguins, seals, and polar bears. I also use an electric blanket. However, it's not easy washing dishes or going to the bathroom with it

10-22-2020, 03:31 PM - 1 Like	#5
automorphism Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 791 Original Poster	Originally posted by bxf I lived in Canada or 19 years. Very nice country, but I'm not convinced it was intended for human beings. I suspect that the creator meant it for penguins, seals, and polar bears. I also do not think Canada is really meant for people...migratory birds maybe. Hahaha.

10-22-2020, 06:01 PM - 2 Likes	#6
crazy4oldcars Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 218	Originally posted by MarkJerling My wife loves electric blankets. I'm not a fan. We, (how shall I put it?) "discuss" the issue every other winter. Kind of like the discussion we have about that damned Franklin stove she bought. She will fire that thing up and have it 80° in here, and I'm sweating my a$$ off. I'll open the back door to cool it off, and she gives me "the look". I give it right back, lol. The last time we had an electric blanket, I bought one with dual controllers so I could turn my side down or off. Kirk B.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by automorphism So, this is completely off-topic from photography. But I just wanted to let everyone know that as I get older, I get colder....so I splurged on an electric blanket. I thought this might be interesting for those who live in colder climes. It is so much nicer than air heating, too much of which leaves the air too dry for me to breath! Also, it saves a lot on heating. For those who have trouble with staying warm, I recommend it! We had first frost here last night and I slept cold. An electric blanket is sounding pretty good. Steve

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nosliwmit Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 913	I spent a few years in Germany and Belgium as a kid and I remember having a 110-volt electric blanket and a big honkin’ 220/110 transformer that lulled me to sleep with a nice 50 Hz buzz... Not much use for an electric blanket in Hong Kong. Sleeping with the windows open this week for the first time since April or so...

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SharkyCA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 806	Originally posted by bxf I lived in Canada or 19 years. Very nice country, but I'm not convinced it was intended for human beings. I suspect that the creator meant it for penguins, seals, and polar bears. I also use an electric blanket. However, it's not easy washing dishes or going to the bathroom with it Originally posted by automorphism I also do not think Canada is really meant for people...migratory birds maybe. Hahaha. You're right Canada is not for people with electric blankets, only for photographers with Pentax cameras that will handle the cold to photograph our beautiful country! View image in gallery

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automorphism Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 791 Original Poster	Originally posted by nosliwmit I spent a few years in Germany and Belgium as a kid and I remember having a 110-volt electric blanket and a big honkin’ 220/110 transformer that lulled me to sleep with a nice 50 Hz buzz... Not much use for an electric blanket in Hong Kong. Sleeping with the windows open this week for the first time since April or so... I am envious....I think I was built for a more tropical country and I hope I end up in one some day to live!

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bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by automorphism I am envious....I think I was built for a more tropical country and I hope I end up in one some day to live! I haven't verified this, but I was told you can rent an island in the Maldives quite cheaply, like $1 per year per palm tree on the island you choose.

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forensicscientist Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DFW Texas and Michigan - I commute :) Posts: 1,012	I vote for the heated mattress pad....very similar to the blanket (toasty warm) but you're laying on top of the heat, instead of underneath it with a blanket. Turn it on about 30 minutes before bedtime and it's just perfect...

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by MarkJerling My wife loves electric blankets. I'm not a fan. We, (how shall I put it?) "discuss" the issue every other winter. It's the opposite here. I like them, Mrs P doesn't. I'll bet you can guess how many we have.

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