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ceridwen

cat_smith wrote: »

Don't know about you but 'ear plugs' come to mind if you are sharing a room in a hostel:D

As an answer to GreyQueen's comment re what to take to a hostel - I must admit I found that amusing - after the ongoing saga of Idiot Boy (aka her INCREDIBLY noisy neighbour that she has living right above her).:rotfl:

After him - I should think anything else constitutes "Peace Perfect Peace":rotfl:

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mardatha

Dutch ovens are terrific. Westcoastscot - I'm the same. Stove is on 24/7 all year round and mine too sticks out 5-6". I have cooked on it with the doors open but yes its huge inside and goes back a long way, so not ideal. I got a big Cannon Calor gas cooker - great for power cuts.

Mrs_Chip

Heres a very OS site :

http://www.cowboyshowcase.com/dutch_oven_cooking.htm

And a bit of more 'conventional' info:

http://www.cookipedia.co.uk/wiki/index.php/Dutch_oven

I want one to play with!

3v3

Rosanna79 wrote: »

What's an Ozpig?

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click; it's a link

Wood burning outdoor heater/cooker, similar to a chimnea but looks to be a lot more versatile

3v3

toottifrootti wrote: »

thanks but havent got an Ikea near me!

You can purchase from Ikea Curtains to purchase Online <---- link

3v3

davethecat wrote: »

Door Curtains..

Apologies if this has been mentioned, but i have just purchased a pair of 90x90 curtains from Argos for £8.99! they are perhaps not in my favorite colour scheme but anything to keep the house toasty this forthcoming winter! i'll be using one at the front door and another on the hallway / lounge door. There are quite a few pairs in various sizes going on the clearance section!

Thanks for the headsup - I need a thick pair for my downstairs entry doors. :money:

Hmm, actually, now you've mentioned your lounge/hallway door .... maybe I could do with a couple of pairs, or three :think:

I don't suppose at that price they are lined? Are they a heavy fabric (not bothered about pattern/colour .. that is what dye is for )?

Mum_on_a_mission_2

toottifrootti wrote: »

does anyone have suggestions or news of cheap hand wash - i have carers that come in 3 times a day and they are always washing their hands so needs to be medicated and good value so i could a stock in?

Hi Toots,

Carex is pretty good - can often be found in Poundland or similar

Moam

davethecat

3v3 wrote: »

I don't suppose at that price they are lined? Are they a heavy fabric (not bothered about pattern/colour .. that is what dye is for )?

No, unfortunately not lined - Im hoping to back them with some fleece - if not the gathers in them should add a bit of bulk.

Hobsons_Choice

You could always buy 90" length curtains, buy curtains or material from a charity shop in a co-ordinating colour, then edge them with this. And/Or....buy an extra pair from cs and use as lining.