Preparing for winter II

richardc1983

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

I don't get the temperature predictions? For Jan it say "... coldest month seen for many years in the UK.." but then states "-3-1" in the north - that's way higher than the normal temp up here! (if it stays at that, I'll be happy - was reg -12 to -14 here last year).

The -3-1 is the average temp for the month. You wont have been at -12-14 as the average for the month. Maybe on a night it dropped to that but then you factor in day time temps.

GreyQueen

Good morning all.

I was stitching together two of those silver car windscreen sunshades from Poundland last night to make an insulating carpet for my tent and was astonished at how very warm they were, stretched over my legs as I worked.

Which made me think that the could do duty as liners of a blind/ underlay for a rug/ anything that needs something thin and draughtproof, really.

HTH.

PS It was pretty chilly around my neck of the woods yesterday evening, too, the rain brought some chilly weather with it. Plus I have been evicting earwigs from the flat; think they have decided to move in to winter quarters.;)

CH27

Today's job is lifting all the cardigans & jumpers down from the top of the wardrobes.
I want to check for any loose buttons etc & give them a good wash.

JustKeepSwimming_2

Just had an email from Amazon - lots of their walking boots are reduced, including some wellies. Just ordered a pair of lightweight walking shoes as I live in them most of the year.

dom300186

today i have made sure im on the best fixed price tarriff with my gas and electric company, as 2 days ago i found out i am expecting baby number 2 and heard gas n electric prices were going to increase.

i have bought some cheap fleece blankets from ikea to ut up again my curtains for winter.

and will be buying some expanding foam for any gaps etc that let in drafts.

rising_from_the_ashes

richardc1983 wrote: »

The -3-1 is the average temp for the month. You wont have been at -12-14 as the average for the month. Maybe on a night it dropped to that but then you factor in day time temps.

Ahhhhhh, that makes sense! Thanks:D

dom300186 wrote: »

2 days ago i found out i am expecting baby number 2

Congratulations!:D

Had an email from Chemist*Direct saying they were due delivery of more hot water bottles "imminently" and just had another that they're now not getting anymore!:mad: Have phoned and cancelled the rest of the order (added a few wee bits but nothing worth paying the £3.49 p&p) so will have to have another hw bottle hunt!

Lino being laid as I type - looks great and hopefully will be warmer!

Sun shining, washing out ..... I'm a happy girl!:) (might just stick the fleecy pjs in too)

richardc1983

dom300186 wrote: »

2 days ago i found out i am expecting baby number 2 .

Congratulations

Prudent

There is a thread on the grabbit board with a good offer on Totes on Amazon:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3432715

candie_gill

Not doing any winter preps so to speak this week. However i have been going through every storage space and room and getting rid of any clutter etc, nine bags so far and still got to do two more bedrooms, bathroom, toilet and two big cupboards. My house is often referred to as always tidy and clean, but little did they know the cupboards where bursting at the seems where i shoved everything away! I'm hoping freeing up all this space will help me find any bits i need and once i have done a deep clean i can focus on the winter jobs such as clearing guttering without being overwhelmed by mess or clutter. Plus once xmas comes i usually have no space to store the extra food or gifts but hoping after this big clean through i will do.

sexymouse

This site seems really cheap for hot water bottles. Free delivery too.