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The thermostat needs to have air circulating around it in order to work; that's how it knows what the temperature is, and when to turn the heat on and off. By the looks of it, the box doesn't have any holes in it or any way to let air in. Holes along the bottom and top would probably do the trick.

When I moved into a new apartment last summer, my ex kept the bed. I bought a futon and put it on the floor, and I love it. It works perfectly for me. The floor is fairly clean, and frankly, even if your bed is raised up, your feet still go from floor to bed, whether its a few inches or a foot up, so I don't think it is any less hygienic (or gross) than a mattress on a bed frame..
Does it look "unfinished"? I suppose... but my life is unfinished, so why shouldn't my home be as well?
Is it "tacky and cheap"? I've been called worse!

I think its a great solution. The only thing I miss is the under-bed storage! Yes, my joints creak and groan when I get up in the morning... but middle-age is doing that, not the bed!

I don't speak German either, but I speak English quite well, which allowed me to read on the linked web site that these are for peeling potatoes, not washing them.

:-)

I run all year round in New England. Last winter I ran when the wind chills were 10 below zero (that was an adventure!). It is only when the temps are single digits or below that I even wore a second layer. The reason: when you run, you generate a lot of heat!! Tights and warmer shirts are key, but not too warm. I see lots of people out in fleece vests and stuff, but i never need them. I DO have a variety of different running cloths, from very light weight to heavier, and that helps a lot. But you don't need to acquire the stuff all at once.

A couple of guidelines:
- a hat helps, and gloves... but don't get carried away. I never wear those when the temperature is above freezing. Most people really don't need them I think, and you WILL warm up (see below).

- When it is cool/cold out, remember: you will get warmer as you run, so if you are comfortable when you start, you will be too warm later on. You should be a bit chilly for the first five minutes. Have faith: you WILL warm up!

- Don't over dress; you really don't want to be sweating so much that your cloths get damp. With good wicking cloths that shouldn't be a big problem, but even the best moisture control cloths can't keep up if you are over heating.

And remember: its fun! It really is nice to be outside in the winter. Absolutely my favorite time to run is when it is snowing. There is nothing more beautiful.

Keep it up!

I LOVE Crescent Ridge!
I live in Sharon, and we go there all the time for their fresh homemade ice cream...

And the do sell plastic lids with a spout that goes on top of the milk bottle. through the magic of google, I found a place that sells them:
http://www.localamishfarms.com/glass_milk_bottles_for_sale.htm

and here is the cap I had in mind:
http://www.localamishfarms.com/pour_spouts.htm

I used to use a Crescent Ridge milk bottle to make cold-brewed ice coffee... but I had forgotten all about these lids. Now that is a really great idea...

I love it.
A good friend said "It tastes like soap."
Fortunately she warned me before I made her lunch!
(Thanks MM)

I'm guessing it was holding on to the metal railing, not the electronics that got her in trouble. So I'd avoid clutching metal things connected to the ground during an electrical storm.

My compaq Presario would look much better wrapped in this bag!

...we've been talking about reusable bags for some time now -- and places like San Francisco have banned them...

Huh? San Francisco banned re-usable shopping bags?

I've just moved into a new place, and I have NO MUSIC except the clock radio!! It is very very VERY sad. And YOU CAN HELP replace my sorrow with the joy of music! You at unplggd can help rid the world of this madness!