Preparing for winter II

Justamum

Desperate_Housewife wrote: »

just an obvious one but has everyone checked their utility supplier as Martin has said that the prices will go up soon.

It's not fair, we only have one supplier each for electricity, gas and landline telephone. There are about three oil suppliers, but their prices are all the same.

ethnicbritney

Hello all,
I'm another long time lurker on the OS board; have been reading all the threads with interest and getting loads of good tips and advice. Its taken me this long to (almost) catch up and start thinking about Winter.
For the past couple of years we have been snowed in for a few days and unable to go anywhere. Nearest town is 20 mins car drive away but there's no way I'd chance going when its snowing as there's a very real threat of getting snowed out. :eek:
I'm going into Wilkos today to stock up on dog food; am also going to buy some flea treatment for dogs and cats for Winter-another thing to not have to worry about if/when we're snowed in.
Thanks to everyone for all the good advice!

wifeforlife

JML magic carpets have third off at Tesco direct at the moment, cheapest I can find.

I loved these in the winter for us coming in from the snow and wet

HTH

tryingtobethrifty

Butterfly_Brain wrote: »

They do sad lamps on Amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_i_1?rh=k%3Asad+lamps%2Ci%3Adrugstore&keywords=sad+lamps&ie=UTF8&qid=1311070385

But I want my lamps to be happy :rotfl: no seriously, thank you. I really hope they will make a difference this year. When we first moved to Scotland and got 'proper' snow it was lovely, but that soon wears off.

mardatha

I dont mind snow or being snowed in, but OH get fidgety

bargainhunterss

annie123 wrote: »

Exactaweather was one but dont read it Mar....you'll get depressed!
http://www.exactaweather.com/uploads/mainswinter1.pdf

http://globalcoolingnewiceageuk.blogspot.com/2011/05/uk-winter-forecast-20112012-update.html

and a chat thread:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/newsdebate/r/t-10229610/index.html

jeepers! I think we'll need to dig out the thermals!:(

paidinchickens

Got two pairs of wellies at the jumble on saturday 20p each :j

oldtractor

I have a sad lamp. they are great and very effective imo.

Gettingtherequickly

paidinchickens wrote: »

Got two pairs of wellies at the jumble on saturday 20p each :j

Per pair or per welly?

Desperate_Housewife_2-2

crikey! just read the report from exactaweather and I'm glad I'm preparing now! Looks like its gonna be a perisher!