Preparing for winter II

mumoffour77

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

Hi, I got this one from Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-GT30-Square-Mouth-Shovel/dp/B000LFU08Q/ref=tag_stp_s2_edpp_url

It's quite heavy but having the metal head will hopefully make it easier to cut through the ice that usually gets compacted once a couple of cars have gone up the drive (shared between 4 houses so can't always get it dug out before someone goes out/comes in)

Brilliant!!:T Thank you!!
I have 2 curtain poles bought for the back bedrooms and i think i will hit a CB to have a look for curtains!!

Fruball

Thanks for the link on chest freezer *Confuzzled* - Might think about getting that one

*broodylass* I am looking at rugs atm too and found that Tesco online have a HUGE selection and good value too

Fruball

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

Have had it for at least 6 years (think I may even have had it in the house before the last one so could be older). Very easy to keep clean (hovers well) and can wipe spills off it easily.

If your kitchen's a lot bigger you could always have 2.

Excellent - a flying carpet :rotfl:

(sorry, couldn't resist and as I am feeling very low, it gave me a much needed smile)

toottifrootti

I spent all last winter trying to get coarse salt but always missed the supplies - but not this year - I got a huge bag today at the farmers supplies place and it should do me through most of the winter - its a relief to know that my paths will be clear.

Also got a few bits for the store cupbpard

didnt find any curtains in the charity shops but will keep looking - but got a good buy on a curtain pole for the spare room as there wasnt one in there at all.

well pleased with my first winter shopping trip!

rising_from_the_ashes

Frugal wrote: »

Excellent - a flying carpet :rotfl:

(sorry, couldn't resist and as I am feeling very low, it gave me a much needed smile)

:rotfl:ooopppssss! Glad it made you smile!

Feeling a bit low too, on hols this week and couldn't have picked a worse one - not a total waste as have been clearing out garage/house (which need done) but not what I'd planned for my hols!:(

Waiting for a delivery - no sign yet and bored rigid!

nataz

Feeling quite chuffed, just ordered my snow shovel (thanks previous posters) no more spending hours digging it out with a tiny spade

Yippee!!!!

vasseur

I love this thread! Liking the idea of getting us all cosy and warm for winter (especially now it's all autumny outside ).

So thanks for inspiring me to:-

Get curtains sorted out for my bedroom (just a blind there ATM)

Arrange extra loft insulation.

Stock up store cupboards with non-perishables.

Check condition of wellies, spade, hot water bottles etc..

Look out for some flannellette sheets and fleecy throws.

*subscribes.....*

kidcat

Its been ages since I caught up with this thread but as the weather is really turning I think its time for me to get my act together and get prepped. Will need to start all over again this year as we have moved - the good thing is that we have bought this house so we can make more permanant changes.
New house is a modern (7 yr old) three storey - so in theory should be quite efficient, it is considerably warmer than the last place and is consistently 6 degrees warmer without any heating at all.

Priorities I can think of at the moment are:

Buy fleece linings for curtains -
Fit curtains in kitchen/dining room - its two big french doors so its going to be a big job
Buy good mat for hallway to stop water being trekked into house
have boiler checked
Paint fence and both sheds -
Buy bike shed
Flannelette sheets for the kids rooms

have got a full bag of rock salt in shed ready for snow/ice and we have snow shovel from last house although I will have to locate it.

The list seems daunting and expensive but I am going to have a go at it anyway - thankfully our gas and electric DD have been halved since moving and we are using much less of both already so with a bit of planning and winter proofing we may well get them down more.

slm6002

what a lovely day - got curtains through today and my order of food has now been dispatched so getting there. Anyone know if we are expecting any more summer weather or are we guessing that autumn is making an early appearance. Got stew and dumplings tonight for dinner - such a summer dinner!

sammy_kaye18

Well today I have splurged and got my dining table. It is a one off expense though which now means not only do I have somewhere we can sit and eat but also a bit of extra space so I can do a bit more baking and preparing to make full use of my cooker when its on as I only had one small worktop before that was free. Plus if I'm baking or working in the kitchen Ben will be able to sit there and do his homework as well to keep warm.

Also means I should be better off again next month as I wont have a one off expense.

So Im thinking I'll put £80 into a savings account or into the credit union, and then use the remaining £50 that I would have and any overtime payments to make a start on winter preparations.

I need to get curtains for the front and back door sorted out fairly soon as Im noticing the chill there

• get curtains up in our bedroom
• get curtains up in bens room
• mend curtains in living room - this is merely rawl plugs need replacing but OH hasnt got round to doing it!