No gas!

[Workingman]

It is 1ºC outside (-4ºC with wind chill) and the gas has gone off. Somebody reported a leak on the road leading to our little estate and the gas men are digging it up to investigate.

So, it is into the cupboard to get a fan heater and some warm clothes, shut all doors and stay in one room. I think I will have an early night tonight as it is due to get below freezing later on.

[Kaz]

Oh no!!! Hopefully they will fix it soon! Stay warm (((((x)))))

[Rodo]

Oh blimey WM, that's all you need.

[Aggers]

What rotten luck, Frank.

My advice, on top of what you have already mentioned, is not to sit still
for too long, but keep moving occasionally - it doesn't have to be vigorous.

There's danger, of course, when they re-connect you, but no doubt they
will advise you of that.

[debih]

Oh no Frank.

Get yourself layered up and snuggled up in a blanket/duvet.

And shove some hot water bottles in your bed.

Stay warm matey.

[Workingman]

It is actually quite cosy in my little office with the electric heater on, and I can watch TV on the computer.

A couple of the lads came round to tell everyone to turn off appliances and that we would be notified when it came back on - about four hours. There are only about 60 units on our estate so it is not a mains main with the leak.

I was a bit worried about the pilot light on the CH boiler, but I have read the manual and when the gas pressure drops its valve closes. Once that happens it will only open again when the igniter button is pressed.

[miasmum]

Glad you are cosy, but why do these things happen on the coldest night of the year? Oh I know its that sods law again.

Do you have a microwave so you can have some soup at least?

[Workingman]

Yep... Sod's and Murphy's laws both together.

I have a microwave and I have meals in the freezer and an electric blanket.... so long as the electricity stays on!

[tonicha]

Oh berlimey WM - doesn't rain but pours.

Can I send you a parcel

Keep warm sounds as if things are under control outside.

[saundra]

Why can't these things happen in the summer
Get the duvet out and the vodka might help
Take care