Preparing for winter III

nikki2804 · 30 September 2011 at 4:08PM

Gettingtherequickly wrote: »

I am reasonably ok with my prep, but need to give the windows a last good clean before the winter, was so embarassed when I saw how dirty they were the other evening. Downside is that I am so busy at the moment, that the only suitable time will be about 6 on Sunday morning, which just clashes with a crucial rugby match down under May get a chance tomorrow, but certainly don't want to be doing it in the heat!

Between two cats and a toddler my windows are pretty disgusting. I keep meaning to clean them but theres always huge spiders on them and they make me feel physically sick. Can't even get a window cleaner because im mid terraced so he couldnt get round to do the back

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Start work in 53 minutes and I really cannot be bothered getting off my bum to go in. On a little 3 hour shift tonight, then 8 hours tomorrow

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Uniscots97 · 30 September 2011 at 4:17PM

My preparing for winter has been finally getting OH to give up smoking (which meant him standing at the back door and leaving others open and moaning it was cold yet not putting a jumper on or shutting doors), and him now realising how much heat he was letting escape from the house.

Confuzzled · 30 September 2011 at 4:30PM

unixgirluk wrote: »

My preparing for winter has been finally getting OH to give up smoking (which meant him standing at the back door and leaving others open and moaning it was cold yet not putting a jumper on or shutting doors), and him now realising how much heat he was letting escape from the house.

well done on that front, you'll be saving money in two ways this winter now! :T

adelight · 30 September 2011 at 4:32PM

It might be sunny now but it'll be snowing before you can say "frozen pipes"

I'm working on making a big stock of dried fruit while fruit is cheap. I also hate food shopping in the winter, carrying home bags of apples in the rain and snow isn't fun! I also find dried fruit much more appealing than fresh in winter, dehydrated apple goes just as well in porridge as fresh does.

Sunnyday · 30 September 2011 at 4:51PM

Thanks LADY DEE ! I ordered the hot water bottles earlier too, less than £4 for two with free delivery so i`m pleased

It was 25 degrees here when i asked DH if he wanted one and he just stared at me in disbelief :rotfl:

I did tell him that it had to be now or never as they were so cheap and that he couldn`t borrow mine as i would be using it

He decided that he wanted one after all

Its still too warm to move here and i`m worn out, i`ve spent hours in the greenhouse and i daren`t even think what the temperature in there must have been, i still need to cut the grass but that will have to wait as i`m headed for the shower shortly. The kitchen is full of tomatoes, colanders, pans and huge bowls of them all over the place, there are also loads in the fridge and i have lots of dried ones too as i have done quite a few batches in the excalibur. I need to look up some recipes later

SD

Angel_Jenny · 30 September 2011 at 5:08PM

I have finished my first scarf! It was knitted on beginners wool but I am still proud of myself!

Typical that it is super hot and sunny today!

suki1964 · 30 September 2011 at 5:10PM

Well its still tipping down heres and so dark now the lights are on

And Im soaked after a trip to the garden centre - but with a 30% sale and a lot of patio to be filled plus a small gravel garden to build - a fruitful day

Now does anyone remember the old paraffin heaters that were used in greenhouses and does anyone know where to order online? We lost a lot of wonderful plants last winter even though we took them into the greenhouse and fleeced them. Still seeing as the oil froze no wonder the plants didnt come through unscathed. Any other tips anyone can share? Having lived in the south of England for so long, this NI weather takes a bit of getting used to

toottifrootti · 30 September 2011 at 5:19PM

suki not sure if you can still get them - have you tried to google them - maybe an online ironmonger?

puddle96 · 30 September 2011 at 5:28PM

De lurking to say greenhouse heaters are available on Amazon, from Harrods Horticulture and greenhouse suppliers like Greenhouses direct.
prices vary considerably and I can't recommend any supplier as I've been looking for myself
HTH

Grimbal · 30 September 2011 at 5:52PM

Lavandula wrote: »

Have a glut of tomatoes at the moment, so may have a go at Tomato Chutney (although I've never made it before....any tips would be appreciated).

I always use this one (with either green or red tomatoes). It's so easy & after a month or so of maturing is absolutely delicious!

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