New Englanders are usually not too quick to turn the heat on for the first time once cold temperatures strike. There's more to it than being hearty New Englanders.
We go through this every year. When do we turn the heat on? We consider it for a few days, and add socks and sweaters into the wardrobe mix. My turning point is when my hands are Ice Cold. I take the walk into the dining room, turn left, and crank the heat to 68 degrees until I regain manual dexterity...