Avoid using GAS and ELECTRIC !

cw18

definitely cooler out this morning. got a bit chilly standing on the corner for 10 mins :eek:

(I collect elder grand-daughter from a friend of daughter's who runs her part way to school in the car -- but as she's on her way to work I like to make sure I'm there well ahead of them!)

maryb

If you do buy from the US bear in mind you will get stung for customs duties on top and they are high!! Also they don't tell you at the time, you get a bill later from Fedex or whoever

I wanted a big galvanised boiler too, for bottling fruit but I couldn't get one anywhere in the Uk and couldn't find one on the internet. I got one in France they sell them in all the supermarkets at this time of year plus they also stock them in DIY stores. It goes under various names Cuiseur, Bouilleur, cadron. It has a slot in the lid for a thermometer which you have to buy separately.

hope this helps anyone near enough to go for day trips to France, I realise it's not much use to those living further away

manic_saver

If your watching the tv, or on the computer, try and adjust the brightness on the screen. This might save you 50% of the energy that you use, and you won't be straining your eyes in the process!

eve13_2

Hi
For those fans of British Thermals they are offering 10% of their thermals, code SEPT182. I used it with their budget mens long sleeved T-shirts 6 for 30 pounds and budget womens 6 for 30 pound which came to 54 pounds which meant free p&p as well since order was over 50 pounds. So that's us warm for the next 3 or 4 years. Good investment:D

nicki_2

I saw thermals the other day...I think it was in M&S as I recall the displays being about chest height or lower :rotfl::rotfl: They were in boxes (like the ones they sell bras in) in the ladies underwear section I think I should start writing these things down when I see them

Skint_Catt

manic_saver wrote: »

If your watching the tv, or on the computer, try and adjust the brightness on the screen. This might save you 50% of the energy that you use, and you won't be straining your eyes in the process!

Don't think I can on my laptop.

hotcookie101

Skint_Catt wrote: »

Don't think I can on my laptop.

You should easily be able to adjust brightness on laptop-press Fn (beside Ctrl & windows key) and usually F5 (but whichever F key has a picture of a sun and a minus sign )
easy peasy! (usually- I know some laptops may be different) :beer:

mardatha

Just a thought. How do the Amish get on the internet???
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ERM.......oooops LOL! I dunno! Just copied it off an american group !

debbiemc_2

Hi :wave:

On my laptop I have a power saver function allowing me to adjust the display brightness amongst many other things - its in the Control Panel under Power Options.

HTH.

Debbie. x

looby-loo_2

anguk wrote: »

My electric slicer is one of the few things I'd replace straight away if it broke. We could never slice bread or meat properly until I got one, you can also stretch things a bit further if it's sliced properly. We had a joint of pork on Sunday, I cut thick slices for lunch and then thinly sliced the rest for sandwiches.

Got a Lidl one - brilliant