It’s a strange country we live in, folks: one where you can press a button to turn on the heating in a public place. This shot was taken at the train station in Pitlochry. This isn’t the only such sign: they show up in various train stations, particularly those which aren’t regularly staffed. If you’re chilly, you can press the button for an allotted amount of time (30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours – and some stations will tell you how much heat you’ve triggered, but Pitlochry is a bit behind in this respect) of heater time. Thus does the UK preserve energy, yet allow for you to stand before an “electric fire” when you need to get warm. Meanwhile, in the U.S., it seems they actively hide heating/ac controls in public places… and everyone carries a sweater since every office building seems to be freezing. Unlike D’s office in Glasgow, where he swelters. *Sigh*
– D & T
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How I wish there was a button like this in my office! Just as you said–FREEZING! (and it's worse in the summer months!)
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My office is freezing. Always. Could use the button here.
Paz