What has this bad weather taught you?

rosalie-lavender

One thing it taught me was that my elderly MIL doesn't bother to keep a storecupboard. She just relies on my DH to take her shopping once a week and keeps virtually no stock in. It is not the first time she has been caught out when he couldn't get over to her. In future I am not just going to keep my stock levels up, I am going to insist DH buys her a stock of essential items too.

The second thing it taught me was that when you lend a snow shovel to a certain neighbour they don't give it back. DH is going to have to go and ask for it later which he shouldn't really have to do.

The last thing I learnt from some Friends in Central Finland, was that we had more snow than they did.:D They live on a pretty remote farm and had about 5 inches and we had a good 12 inches where I live.

lola34

That my DS's wardrobes were totally unsuitable for this weather, hence they now have snow boots, ski jackets and ski gloves:D

jintyb

It's taught me that I have a decent stock in my store cupboard and freezer but the things I really needed were milk and cat litter, so I will stock up on these in future. I also could have done with rocksalt, but didnt think about it till it was too late! Will rectify this as soon as!
I overcame one of my fears and learned I could drive in snow and ice as I had no choice but to drive OH for work;)
I have been confined to barracks for a week but I was ok, have plenty of books and the telly to keep me going, so I learned I was content in my own company.
Although I live in the city, the streets where I live have STILL not been treated/ cleared so getting out of our estate is treacherous.

rigsby1967

It has also taught me to shut the curtains in the bathroom. I forgot last night:mad: and went to have a bath this morning and it was freeeeeezing in their:eek:, i lined them 2 years ago and it makes such a difference:j.

rigs

Introuble28

That my DH is a superstar!

He was out clearing paths for the old folks and pushing cars when they got stuck on the hill.

The only thing I wished I'd had was a shovel so I coulf have helped too..................well maybe not so much

mennie

Wow thanks for all the replies

I also learned that there is a humungous difference in what you need and want. I had everything that we needed, but nothing that we wanted. When I stock up I will have a mixture of both this time

I will keep the snow shovel in the cloakroom. Leaving it in the garage and the spade in the shed when you have 8 inches of snow overnight and have to dig your way in with a dustpan!!! hahaha

I will buy and put aside some books, dvds, jigsaws as we were bored of everything we had

I am glad I am not the only one who learned some valuable lessons

HowlinWolf

That it's a bad idea to walk to the recycling bin in house shoes, guaranteed strains and sprains from slipping.
That i need to keep a bottle of milk in the freezer, we were desperate for rice pudding the other day and there just wasn't enough milk.
That small boys hate being trapped in the house for days and will be horrid if this happens.
That the local bus service can keep going (mostly) in the snow but the local train service grinds to a halt.
That some neighbours park really inconsiderately.
That we are the only people in the street who seem to check on our elderly neighbours. We are also the only household that grit the street.
That you can never have enough food in your freezer/cupboards
Always make sure there is a stock of food for pets as well as people especially if the pet shop is a long way away

jennet1

That i cannot push/pull a wheelchair through snow or slush so when my ds is off school i am housebound, kiddies at home eat a lot of sarnies and toast so need more bread for the freezer, milk ditto. plus a couple of emergancy bottles of wine for when kids are in bed and I am going stir crazy after a week indoors

mardatha

That just when you think snow is over, it's off.... it comes back on again ! Blizzard here now .

Tulip09

I need an alternative heat source as oil is broke and house was/is bitter cold. Stock up coal & logs in the summer. Block all the gaps under the doors before winter. Keep WD40 in the house not the garage as the garage door jams with the cold. Buy a snow shovel, buy a winter coat for myself and not just the children. Dont bank on on family members,neighbours or taxis, helping you in my area, rely on myself only. Remember to buy plenty of bread flour and yeast & eggs & UHT Milk.