If things get tougher?

ceridwen · 26 July 2008 at 2:37PM

And...just a leetle thought for those planning to buy fleece dressing gowns (whether for themselves or as a present for someone else) - I've mentioned before just how way more effective they are than others - but its worth women looking in the mens department in those shops that have different clothes departments for both sexes (I'm thinking Marks and Spencers here).

When I went looking it was at wrong time of year - so not much choice. I wont say where I went to get one in the end <er - not exactly a moneysaver shop - but it WAS on sale>. But I did notice that M & S had a basically identical fleecy dressing gown in both mens and womens sections - but the one in the mens section was noticeably cheaper!!! Mens dressing gowns are one of those things us ladies can get away with wearing - more room to snuggle up in.

(But I did buy a pair of thermal mens gloves in M & S for myself - couldnt even see them at all in the womens section and they cost me loads less than similar ones I had seen in camping shops.)

katieowl_2 · 26 July 2008 at 2:40PM

BilberryCharlotte wrote: »

An Aga is a wonderful thing to have. Do ever get frozen/burst pipes?
they aren`t something you see now, due to so many people having central heating I guess. Perhaps global warming will mean that they are still a thing of the past, I hope so.

I'd definately want to have something similar when we do eventually move - but not a gas one!!! Next time I'll go for solid fuel. We've never had frozen pipes...(thinks have we :rolleyes: ?) It does give a good background heat to the whole house in winter, but I'm dreading how much it will cost a month to put it back on

Regards

Kate

sammy_kaye18 · 26 July 2008 at 2:44PM

Thanks BC - I did wonder.

WEll its actually sunny here in wales today - i knwo can you believe it - day 3 of sun for us i think. So its looking good for us at the minute may get a few rain free days yet although its ment to be back to its old self by monday with showers etc so fingers crossed it will be nice the end fo next week.

Am sat currently nosing round amazon - have vouchers on here - for a few things to buy - have just gotten myself my 3 tier steamer discounted in wilkos but am thinking a few things that are more money saving would be a good idea.

BilberryCharlotte · 26 July 2008 at 2:44PM

mary43 wrote: »

Bilberycharlotte - you're not alone. I have problems with joints -not arthritus but just general aches, particularly if its damp and/or cold. I don't like it too hot, not do I like it too cold (no pleasing me is there.......lol) and winter sees me with at least three layers on, and covered in a blanket on the sofa at night watching tele...........and thats with the heating on !!
Oh well, somehow we'll cope I expect but I'm not looking forward to it.
I hate cooking but get the feeling I just might volunteer to slave over a hot stove in order to keep warm....................lol

Mary43, let`s just hope for a long summer and an Indian summer to follow. I know what you mean about wanting to be neither too hot nor too cold, neither is very good for aches and pains.

I have to say that I find it easier to cool down in the summer than to keep warm in the cold weather though. Oh dear Lord, I realise I have finally turned into the type of moaning old bat I couldn`t understand when I was young and fit. Poetic justice perhaps. :rotfl:

mary43 · 26 July 2008 at 2:49PM

Think I'm coming under the 'grumpy old women' title...................lol

BilberryCharlotte · 26 July 2008 at 2:52PM

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Thanks BC - I did wonder.

WEll its actually sunny here in wales today - i knwo can you believe it - day 3 of sun for us i think. So its looking good for us at the minute may get a few rain free days yet although its ment to be back to its old self by monday with showers etc so fingers crossed it will be nice the end fo next week.

Am sat currently nosing round amazon - have vouchers on here - for a few things to buy - have just gotten myself my 3 tier steamer discounted in wilkos but am thinking a few things that are more money saving would be a good idea.

My pleasure sammy-kaye, it is sunny here too, but sadly I cannot sit out in the sun for long, am waiting for the sun to move around a bit and make a shady spot for me - bliss.

I hope you get something nice with your vouchers, your steamer sounds great. Wilkos are really good for bargain things sometimes aren`t they? I get my daughter to go and snoop round for me.

I find Amazon very good for books, especially with the free delivery over £15.00. Sadly my local bookshops lose out these days, but on the plus side, I send all my books into the local animal sanctuary shop.

Enjoy your afternoon s-k, lovely having vouchers and choosing things isn`t it? :cool:

BilberryCharlotte · 26 July 2008 at 2:54PM

mary43 wrote: »

Think I'm coming under the 'grumpy old women' title...................lol

Lol mary43, you too? :rotfl:

BilberryCharlotte · 26 July 2008 at 3:05PM

katieowl wrote: »

I'd definately want to have something similar when we do eventually move - but not a gas one!!! Next time I'll go for solid fuel. We've never had frozen pipes...(thinks have we :rolleyes: ?) It does give a good background heat to the whole house in winter, but I'm dreading how much it will cost a month to put it back on

Regards

Kate

I used to work for BFL a few years ago katieowl, and I think you used to be able to buy multifuel Agas, it could have been Rayburn though. Can`t remember the full details now, but if you ever do think of getting another, I am sure the companies would only be too delighted to send some brochures out to you. They had started making some very nice colours too, but maybe you are a purist and prefer the original shade.

This particular thread had set me thinking of life in the 50`s and 60`s without central heating, and I remembered the frozen and burst pipes. The bursts were sometimes quite spectacular to look at with all that lovely ice sculpture cascading down, bit of a drag when you couldn`t flush the toilet though!

I wish I could wave a magic wand and make fuel affordable for all again, fuel poverty is going to be a b****r, damn the government for its lack of foresight (not just this government either)

Nomad25 · 26 July 2008 at 4:15PM

Funny how these threads set off memories of past times, and these recollections of other posters, trigger thoughts of things each of us did when young.

After reading yesterday's posts, I got a vivid image of taking a bath in my grandmother's house with gas mantle lighting!

Also remember living in the scullery/kitchen and dining/family room with a coal fire and heavy curtains at doors and windows to keep heat in. 'Front' room only used for 'best'. Family gatherings must have been so cramped.

katieowl_2 · 26 July 2008 at 4:42PM

ceridwen wrote: »

:rotfl: :rotfl:
or "When all hell breaks loose" by Cody Lundin perchance?;) Havent summoned the nerve to tackle that yet - its been sitting on my shelves for weeks so far....whilst I think "Theres probably one or two good ideas in there for everyday living as per normal":cool:

Let us know when you do Ceridwen...I've just put this on my Amazon 'Wish List" (Which is really just a list of things that sound interesting, so I don't forget LOL!)

On the same page (people who bought this also bought) is 'How to Live Off Grid' by Nick Rosen - don't bother with that if you are looking for a 'how to' book....it's interesting reading, with stories of people who do live off the grid in the UK and why, but it doesn't give you any practical advice.

I've also been eying up 'Self reliance - A recipe for the New Millenium' by John Yeoman....it's been out for a while but it's still £16.10 and the used copies are still over a tenner....Anyone read this??? Worth buying???

Regards

Kate

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