Preparing for winter II

bonnie_bumpkins

Originally Posted by NualaBuala
And if you're a rubbish sewer like me you could cheat like I did. I got old pyjamas (they didn't fit and the pretty tartan material was too nice to waste). I cut a leg off and sewed one end shut, I've a load of old knickers and socks that I will stuff it with and I am going to close the end with elastic and then tie the ribbon from the waist around that to look pretty (not that anyone will see it really). I could do that at both ends now that I think of it - I think I will do that with the other leg. I must finish it - I need to get organised like you lot and make a list!

Confuzzled wrote: »

good idea! a similar one i've used in the past: if you don't sew you can use a leg like you did, from some old trousers etc and stuff the middle, then tie the ends with ribbon so it looks like a big sweetie or cracker. the end that has been cut off and thus doesn't have a nice hem can be tucked inside so you form your own wee hem then be sure to tie the ribbon so it catches the fabric you've tucked in, totally no sewing at all!

i use this technique for wrapping some presents as well, tuck in the ends of the paper, wrap the ribbons at the end to catch those bits and it looks like a giant sweetie, great for using up ragged bits of left over paper!

Geniuses the pair of you :T thanks for the ideas.

Well done tugrin on your awards and thanks for the recipe it sounds yummy scrummy.

I've just been congratulated by the T*co delivery man for stocking up on bargain products for winter :A I'm just adding a couple of tins/packets/bottles a week as I'm not working at the moment but the stash is coming along nicely.

adelight

All this wind is scary stuff, I hadn't checked the weather since yesterday and hadn't considered it affecting London :eek: Blustery but still nice and sunny right now. I shall have a nice hot bath and wash my hair tonight, sounds batty but what if we lose power down here? I want clean hair!!


I've realised I need to add some pretty essential things to my stock, like a wind up torch and bottled water!!

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The following site is up to date re katia. You`ll probably have to refresh it

http://www.irishweatheronline.com/news/atmosphere/storm/storm-watch-ireland-and-uk-ex-hurricane-katia/37116.html

nikki2804

elgar wrote: »

noted somewhere somone mentioned a heated airer. I wonder if this may be an idea. as i get fed up with things drying everwhere, even put tumble dryer on the other day (first time in ages as try not to use it) but i didnt have space for all my washing and i could abide it hanging about for ages. we have wedding money and i wonder if it worth doing. any suggestions..no idea what they are or where you get them or how much and how much to run!!

sorry for another question!

elaine

I got mine from lakeland. It was £79.99 but there is £5 off code floating around. According the lakeland it costs 4.5p an hour to run but it barely registers on my meter.

Ive had it barely a week but i love it.

Toonie

I'm on the London/Essex border and it's getting pretty gusty here, nothing too bad though. I've had to strategically open windows in the flat as they are all blowing each other closed. Hope everyone stays safe.

I was speaking to an old friend yesterday and she is looking to move out of her current place and rent somewhere, so we might move in together. Would make it a bit cheaper for both of us and also not so lonely.

I've washed all my thermals which I've pulled out from a storage box, so they are ready to go when I need them and I've pulled out my walking boots as well. It's good to have something to think about.

nikki2804

Well the weather in scotland is dire. Very wet and a little gusty. Nothing too bad though. Im hoping that its not to bad to tomorrow as i was going to get my brakes done and two front tyres.

Made some home made lentil soup to keep warm. Yum yum.

skintbint_2

home bargains have single flannelette sheet sets £9.99 - top sheet, bottom sheet and pillow case, dont know how that compares

Fruball

Went out this morning to a carboot sale - was a bit rubbish this week but the kids got a couple of things and I got a load of fruit - It was lovely sunshine and 21c!!! Later on, drove about half hour west and was hit by driving rain and winds on the motorway :eek: The weather followed me home and its raining here now too but my drive west was to Dunelm Mill for net curtains for the living room window and they have the benefit of me not being able to see the rain!!! I can hear it though...

The builder is coming back to me in the next day or so re a new price for the much scaled down in terms of design, fireplace. Will just be a hole in the wall, plastered around and a grate inside. I can always add a surround later but no way I can afford it atm. Friend has 2 fireplaces like this and they actually look rather good, as well as being simple and cheap (er) to do.

I cannot wait! Just hope he comes back with a figure I can afford... Fingers crossed.

Keep safe in the storms everyone xxx

Fruball

bluebag wrote: »

I use paper towels, but instead of the spray I use baby bottle sterilizing fluid diluted as per instructions. It lasts me years as half a capful of the stuff makes one 500ml bottle of spray. I use it in the kitchen too as it kills germs and is of course uber cheap.

What a fab idea - I hadn't thought of that - does it not deteriorate once diluted though? I think with baby bottles you have to replace the solution every 24 hours.....

NualaBuala

kittie wrote: »

The following site is up to date re katia. You`ll probably have to refresh it

http://www.irishweatheronline.com/news/atmosphere/storm/storm-watch-ireland-and-uk-ex-hurricane-katia/37116.html

Thanks for that link Kittie, you seem to know all the weather websites! I will be relying on you to keep me posted on the prospects of snow! I like your draught excluder idea too.

Confuzzled, I use that "sweetie" method of wrapping pressies too!

Bonnie - you're more than welcome!

Tugrin - yay!!! :T:j Well done and thanks for sharing the recipe!

Bluebag - glad you posted about the homemade sterilising spray, thank you. It's not something I use generally but would be handy if I got the flu. And I remember from last year that Milton can be used for purifying water if the need arises so it would be a good thing to have around.

I have played it safe and stuck the garden bench in the garage and tidied away a watering can and basin that were outside just in case they do damage. I am going to put the wheelie bins in too. Hope everyone stays safe and has the hatches well-battened!

I've started my winter prep by sticking a strip of draught excluder on the bottom of the front door, have some stuff for the sides too but got distracted. :)