tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887493634994635585.post8853114149727540564..comments2009-03-23T20:51:29.835+02:00Billfredohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02629797188503331650noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887493634994635585.post-13419319329266399692009-03-23T20:51:00.000+02:002009-03-23T20:51:00.000+02:00I am definitely in agreement with you, mate. I have been through the same cycle in search of heat. When I first came to Turkey, I lived in a dinky town in the north and the first year there was 12 inches of snow! In order to have a warm shower, you had to burn kindling at the base of a torpedo shaped water tank, wait about 40 minutes and pray to the good Lord, you will finish cleaning your bits before the hot water becomes icy. <BR/><BR/>I also tried one of them new fangled -NOT- fuel burner type heaters about 5 years ago. There was obviously something wrong with the fuel mixer (whatever) and the whole thing began to roar and burn so furiously that the sides began to turn a translucent red. By that time, I was in a panic and decided that being cold was marginally safer than instant combustion.Nomadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686282358562565742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887493634994635585.post-57993494373761104732009-01-27T23:17:00.000+02:002009-01-27T23:17:00.000+02:00Living in spain... similar problem...<BR/>Bring on the summer!!!!Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02656271946264756732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887493634994635585.post-30384157451762016292009-01-16T00:44:00.000+02:002009-01-16T00:44:00.000+02:00Just read your problems about heating. I must admit it gave me a giggle (sorry!).<BR/><BR/>I found it a good it.<BR/><BR/>AlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887493634994635585.post-62235935952120614242009-01-16T00:28:00.000+02:002009-01-16T00:28:00.000+02:00Oh dear, sounds like Anonymous got out of the wrong side of his warm snuggly bed!<BR/><BR/>He's obviously had a humour bypass as well....<BR/><BR/><BR/>As usual BillFredo, an extremely funny blog.KasDolphinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07273635094157297693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887493634994635585.post-64266092885084709922009-01-15T23:46:00.000+02:002009-01-15T23:46:00.000+02:00Blimey, I expected more aggression from my Ataturk post. Didn't think that central heating systems would get people worked up.<BR/><BR/>Trust me, I'm fully aware how lucky I am. If I wanted to be anywhere else on the planet, I'd be there. Izmir is terrific!<BR/><BR/>As for UFO backhanders? That's a damn good idea. I'll have to see if I know anyone who knows anyone there! :)Billfredohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02629797188503331650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887493634994635585.post-46797529019549363232009-01-15T21:27:00.000+02:002009-01-15T21:27:00.000+02:00Stop being cheap and get your brit ass in a decent house which has proper insulation and a central heating system. Izmir can get cold for 2-3 months through the year but it all depends on where you comparing it with, you didn't say you are coming from hawaii or did you? So stop bitching mate, you are lucky to be in izmir. How much are you getting for promoting UFOs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887493634994635585.post-43878172395432471302009-01-15T02:01:00.000+02:002009-01-15T02:01:00.000+02:00Ah, yes. I remember my freezing Greek winters well. I too was surprised when I first encountered the olive stone thing.<BR/><BR/>My answer? When I lived out of town, a log fire. In town (with no fireplace), a duvet brought over from England and lots of warm drinks to see me through 'til Spring.Marynoreply@blogger.com