Preparing for winter III

helen_jelly

kmiller4 wrote: »

Your post made me think about this seminar.

Autumn Classes for Men

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Love it - just borrowed it for Facebook

Sorry but I can't remember who posted about the glasses for night time driving [glare of lights from oncoming traffic] I've just tried out the glasses that were recommended from Ebay - Fan-flippin-tastic!!!! It made driving in the dark so much easier - no squinting, thank you very much, well worth the £3 I paid

Helen x

rising_from_the_ashes

helen_jelly wrote: »

Sorry but I can't remember who posted about the glasses for night time driving [glare of lights from oncoming traffic] I've just tried out the glasses that were recommended from Ebay - Fan-flippin-tastic!!!! It made driving in the dark so much easier - no squinting, thank you very much, well worth the £3 I paid

Thanks Helen, you've just reminded me of something I meant to ask when they were talked about, but forgot!:o

Does anyone know of anything you can get for people who already need to wear glasses to drive? (something to fit over them?)

TIA

ifonlyitwaseasier

i know i've seen them rising,

can't find the one i was after but did find these

rising_from_the_ashes

Ahhh fantastic, thanks If - will have a hunt around tomorrow (see if I can find them cheaper) now I know what to look for!

pixie__girlie

hi everyone, love this thread

Has anybody tried using that plastic stuff you can get to put on windows to act as double glazing... if so, does it work to keep out draughts?? Would love to know. Thanks in advance!

SpikyHedgehog

I went in Prim@rk today & got fleecy socks for DS2. They had lots in kids sizes for boys & girls. Don't know if they had men's sizes as DS1 said he didn't want any... of course when we got home, he said they would have been good :mad:. Picked up my fleecy trousers for work - not terribly flattering, but lovely & warm. Millets have a sale on at the moment so I got some scarves & another hat, scarf & mitten set for DS2 (aka, the one who loses stuff...)

[FONT=&quot]Winter Preparation Document[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Bedtime[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Already got/done[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Flannelette fitted sheets for all beds[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]3 in 1 duvets for all beds[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Got more hot water bottles (threw 1 old one away as perished, so have 5)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Flannelette flat sheets for all beds got this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Lots of fleecy blankets got this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Fleecy dressing gowns that fit (got DS1 new one this year in man’s size, so shouldn’t need another [/FONT]J[FONT=&quot] )[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Slipper boots for all got this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Wash cat’s bed & put back under landing radiator ready for when it comes on[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Wash cat’s blanket out of her carrier[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Got 2 pairs of pjs for DS2[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]To get/do this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]More pyjamas for me[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Bigger pyjamas for DS2 ( 2 now got)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Snuggle socks for boys (men [/FONT]J[FONT=&quot] )[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Put winter duvets on beds instead of summer duvets… Then double up duvets on beds…[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Long sleeved & trousered pjs for DS1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Plans to get/do in future[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get more flannelette flat sheets for all beds, gradually replace fitted with flat[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get/make more hot water bottle covers[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Bigger fleecy dressing gown for DS2[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Bigger pyjamas for DS1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Bigger slippers for boys’ feet as they grow [/FONT]L[FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Watch out in sale for slipper boots & get when cheap to replace mine when worn out[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Out & about[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Already got/done[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Waterproof walking boots for boys[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Discovered my waterproof walking boots have holes in the soles [/FONT]L[FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Snow boots for all[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Warm smart boots for me[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Welly boots for all (from mum’s stash for DS1)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Hats & gloves for all[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Head wraps for all[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Washed my coats[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Got boys new winter coats & lighter weight warm raincoats[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Scarf search & check/purchase[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]To get/do this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Use shoe protector spray & do DS1’s walking boots[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get fleecy shoe liners for all without them in[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Plans to get/do in future[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Check boots for holes in soles [/FONT]L[FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get me walking boots without holes in soles[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get boys bigger walking boots as their feet grow…[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Keep an eye out for a warm lightweight raincoat for me DS1 & I’ll use his when he’s got a new one[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get some cool umbrellas for all[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Yaktrax/ similar for all (ask Errant Husband if he can see any when he takes HWH to ASDA?)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get more reflective stuff – boys coats have strips & DS2 has armband[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Laundry[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Already got/done[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Washing machine[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Tumble dryer[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Washing line & pegs[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Clothes horse[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Tidy up airing cupboard & remove all I can before putting heating on in it[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Use napkins at dinner so DS2 doesn’t wipe his hands down his clothes creating more laundry…[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Wear aprons while cooking & cleaning for same reason (can’t think where DS2 gets it from [/FONT]J[FONT=&quot] )[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]To get/do this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get in good laundry routine to minimise tumble dryer use[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get PVC aprons to wear[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]New cover for washing line since Next-door’s cat has ruined old cover[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Plans to get/do in future[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Radiator racks[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]De-humidifier[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Washing line with cover so washing can go on it in rain etc (rotaire)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Pulley airer to hang from ceiling above stairs[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Spin dryer[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]House[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Already got/done[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Bought blackout blinds[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Blackout blinds up in kitchen to replace thin blinds[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Thermal/blackout lined curtains in DS1’s room[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Doubled up curtains in Ds2’s room[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Put up blackout blinds in bathroom/downstairs loo[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Vacuum out under bath & stuff old blankets & polystyrene packaging under there to insulate it[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]To get/do this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Cut down blind for my bedroom & put up behind curtains[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get battens for hallway to put up curtains over front door & sitting room doorway[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Replace cracked bath panel… [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Curtains for sitting room – put together & interline & put up[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Plans to get/do in future[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Check radiators & airing cupboard heater before half term so if they doesn’t work, I can get fix-it people in at half term[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Line curtains over front door[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get thermal/blackout lining for my bedroom curtains[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Line DS2’s curtains[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Collect more door curtains or single duvets (& curtain rails) & put over more doors as acquired[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get super long curtain to put at bottom of stairs to stop cold air rushing upstairs as soon as front door opened [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Mesh door on outside of back door (not Winter prep, more Summer prep as it’s to keep next-doors’ cats from coming in & eating cat’s food & using her litter tray while still having back door open)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Find out what sort of porch thing outside back door Housing Association (HA) would allow that DS1 & I could make cheaply (or better still HA put up…) … (‘conservatory’ with plastic corrugated stuff like Grandma & Granddad’s? gazebo like next door? – prefer more wind resistant solution though. Even just porch roof as at front would reduce rain coming in when back door open when dryer on)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Make said porch thing to stop cold air rushing straight into kitchen as soon as back door opened [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Ask HA to look into putting sides on porch over front door to reduce cold air round it… (trellis & climbing plants as low cost screening? – would need watering, plastic corrugated stuff to reduce wind & maximise light?)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Garden[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Already got/done[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Take out Summer annuals[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Plant Winter bedding & bulbs[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get fleece for Ceanothus [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Squished table into the shed[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]To get/do this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Cut back perennials[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Rake lawn[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Keep picking leaves off lawn…[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get Autumn lawn food & use it[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Put cover over mini greenhouse[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Plans to get/do in future[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get liners for wall baskets[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Plant up wall baskets with all-year round plants & bulbs[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Paint fences[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get trellis for back fence & side fences[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Put up wires above chain link fences for climbing plants[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Check shed maintenance & do what ever is needed…[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Check cover for mini greenhouse & mend/replace as needed [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]If heavy duty cover for mini greenhouse at 89X49X159 on offer, get it & stash…[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Keeping warm[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Already got/done[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]All have warm clothes for school/work/home….[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Convince DS2 he really does need to wear his slippers & dressing gown over his pjs[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I set of base layers for all [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]To get/do this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]More school trousers for DS2 as old ones are too small now – needs 1 more pair[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]More underwear for DS2[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Thick socks for me & DS1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Plans to get/do in future[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]More base layers when on sale[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Watch out for fleeces, jumpers etc over the year & build up an enormous stash so I needed wash them till Summer ;-) [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Food![/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Already got/done[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Stocking up on beans, tomatoes, cooking up dried pulses & freezing blocks of them ready to use for stews, curries, etc[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Hiding biscuits in the cupboard in my bedroom[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Started making bread & stocking up on flour[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]To get/do this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Keep getting food…[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Plans to get/do in future[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get a chest freezer to fill up[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]When getting new cooker, switch to gas in case of power cuts[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]When moving, look for new house to have open fire or stove for solid fuel burning in event of power cuts[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Christmas and birthdays[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Already got/done[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Ordered DS1’s birthday presents[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Arranged his family party with Baby Sis & Mummy[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Booked a day for DS1’s friends party (at home, thank goodness!)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Birthday presents for Niece & Nephews[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Christmas presents for all nieces & nephews[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]To get/do this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get Twister for DS1’s party[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get food for party[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Make cakes for parties[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Buy cards for Niece (4), Nephew (1), Best friend’s DS (18), Close friend’s DS (9), DS1 (16), Nephew-in-law (17), Nephew (6) Best friend’s DD (16), Nephew-in-law (14), Sis (37)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Presents for Nephews in law[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Make list of presents – what have I already got, what do I want to get[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Make food gifts for DS2’s teachers & ancillary staff[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Check last posting dates inc. for US & do cards in good time to post/ use Scout troop delivery for economy & assistance to Groups [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Make sure DS1 wraps up warmly for Explorer Scout card delivery![/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Plans to get/do in future[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Stock up on cards, crackers etc in sales[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Look for new full ready lit tree in sales[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Get more decorations in sales[/FONT]

MarilynMonroe_2

springdreams wrote: »

I was in Primark on Sunday and they have loads of various socks in - slipper socks, thermal socks, fluffy socks, welly socks, long boot socks, etc. Priced from £1.50 to £3.50 a pair. I spent a fortune :cool:

I miss Primark, I used to spend a small fortune there but got tons and tons of stuff! I don't have one now

I got her some numberjack socks today though which are suprisingly warm so might just use them - I don't want her to over heat, but she lies on the cold floor playing rather than the rug, she always has heat coming off her while I sit freezing - I think it's the constant running baout, maybe that is the secret, just run about daft all day ALL your winter problems sorted! :beer:

MarilynMonroe_2

bevhousehastings wrote: »

Thanks PigPen, I've just looked them up on amazon, and they are still around, thought I'd seen something like it. Not seen any very cheap ones yet (on internet anyway).
Will keep on looking.

Check local DIY type shops, even ba and q you should be able to get really cheap plastic ones. The only thing I found with them is they will need replacing every few years cos the bristles go a bit. x

groatie_queen

Well, this time Homefront didn't just replace the control unit, they sent me a complete replacement heated throw! Full marks to them.

I reported the fault on Monday morning and the replacement had been left with a neighbour when I was at work yesterday (Tuesday).

Winchelsea

Had a toasty night, and the house is bearable this morning, though only 16 degrees.Will get moving in a minute - being still is the worst.

bevhousehastings - I assume the Victorian house IS in Hastings? - we had two there (Milward Crescent and Clive Avenue), so know all about the winds off the sea and the draughts! Learnt a lot about draught excluding and insulating while we lived there. (Still useful here, where I live on top of a hill - can have snow up here while my daughter 15 mins walk away, but lower, does not!)

(Sorry, wrong thread - meant this for the "Is your heating on?" thread - but never mind, it's relevant here I think!)