Preparing for winter II

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Willow92 wrote: »

May be going to Ikea to pick up some blankets and tealights

they also have wind up torches £2-99 .

toottifrootti

K good luck with the weight loss - i am diabetic too and need to lose weight but because I am inactive I find it really difficult - what about having the coat altered - would be worth it if you like it and cheaper than a new one? I have the same problem with my birthday one from last year - only wore it twice and now too big - will take it to the tailor and see what he can suggest.
drinkupretty even an old towell along the gap would do until you can get something proper sorted and it would be easy enough to fling in the washing if it gets wet.

toots x

Reverbe

Gettingtherequickly wrote: »

And you have a problem! When I wake up, only one leg has rolled up, that is not a pleasant sight in the morning, keep wondering if I am secretly a mason!:D

yeah cos the whole point of wearing long pjs is to keep you and your legs warm lol:mad:

Reverbe

toottifrootti wrote: »

I like the idea of thermals for pjs but dont think I would look tidy enough for my hospital stays - I tend to go in multi coloured bottoms with assorted t-shirts but have a giggle to myself at the obviously new nighties etc that some people have - i wish i could do that but buying new every 6 weeks would be toooooooooooo costly:rotfl:


toots x

they might just be ppl who sleep in the nip but have had to buy nightwear specially

Reverbe

sunnyone wrote: »

I prefer base layers to thermals as they are high wicking, I have three sets I sleep in and they keep their shape nicely so the leg cuffs stay around my ankles.

Has anymade a channel type (like jml sell) draft excluder?

sorry whats base layers and wicking??

Damita

Wow I love this thread! We will be taking some tips from this thread, we have already started stacking up on logs/coal and also making sure all the doors and windows are air tight

splodger_seedswapper

just a quick update on my heating upgrade - had a chap over on friday - to talk about options - he really doesn't want me to opt for gas central heating - as it will be lots of hassle and hard work for his men

i really don't want to keep the electric storage heaters and as i can't have a woodburner - i think gas is the way to go - so i think i will call the chap on monday morning to give him the news that he is dreading

helen_jelly

I'll third the Nicky loo rolls - we changed to them recently cos of the posts on here and now we won't use anything else - but - we're down to 4 rolls so off to bulk buy some today hehe

Helen

ifonlyitwaseasier

thanks pips mum

i probably have the book with that in then


am off to Costco with DH today for a look at the boots and to get................ Loorolls :P yes i'll have over 200 at this rate lol, do need kitchen roll tho and a few bits for other people ( i have been "listed")

have washed and sorted winter jumpers,
bought more boot socks (primarni!!)
bought a lovely snood (Primarni £4.50!) (see a trend there )
gazed longingly at the onsies, but i know i have more than enough pj's and layers that i dont need one......

ahh well, will report back later on the boots

ioiwe x

Toonie

One thing I'm putting on my shopping list for my next pay day is a new pair of Yak Trax. They were invaluable for the last three winters (especially as the pavements don't get gritted any more) but last year one snapped slightly, and although I can still use it, I'd like to invest in a new set. I'd heartily recommend them to anyone who worries about slipping on ice.

I feel like making a big change in my life, but I'm not sure how big a one I could cope with. A friend is looking for a lodger, in Newcastle, but I'm wondering if that would be to big a step. Plus...it would be a lot colder! Plenty to think about.