Preparing for winter III

DebtFree2012

Is that a new thread starting I hear

runnerbean17

I've started using up my stock too, hardly touched it if I'm honest. This year I plan on doing the same again though, I'd rather have it and not need it !!! Already got a good stock of beans from when Mr A's had them on offer at £1 couple of weeks ago...

alice-mary

DebtFree2012 wrote: »

Is that a new thread starting I hear

I'm not brave enough:o to start a new thread but will happily contribute to THIS one or any new one that starts on the same theme!

It was good to read/learn/steal other people's wonderful ideas on the previous threads.. you are all :A!!

Alice
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nicki_2

I've taken a leaf out of pigpens book and bought some meds ready for winter I also bought some pillar candles (clearance price £1.50 for the big ones that last about 80 hours :money:) & tea lights in Asda yesterday. Going to stock up on some more of the winter scented candles from home bargains as well, DD thought I was mad buying winter berry candles now but I don't care

I really need to take a day and write some proper lists out. I have bits of lists in different notebooks all over the place Might treat myself to a nice one from Asda tomorrow and get them all together so I can start tackling outside jobs when the weather improves I don't want to be putting things off and then not getting around to them again

slm6002

Its definately a good time to start doing bits while we can still remember what wasnt done for this year. Will be on the look out for winter bits for sale / freecycle ready for next year (and maybe a little for this year too).

I too have not used much from winter stores and most can be kept til next year, although i need to stock take as not really sure whats in there

Molly41

Im seriously considering buying my new Ugg Boots as atm they are significantly cheaper than in the winter - about 40 pounds a pair. I have very poor circulation and have worn them into the ground so they are a necessity for me not a luxury.

muffin_man_7

nicki wrote: »

I've taken a leaf out of pigpens book and bought some meds ready for winter I also bought some pillar candles (clearance price £1.50 for the big ones that last about 80 hours :money:) & tea lights in Asda yesterday. Going to stock up on some more of the winter scented candles from home bargains as well, DD thought I was mad buying winter berry candles now but I don't care

I really need to take a day and write some proper lists out. I have bits of lists in different notebooks all over the place Might treat myself to a nice one from Asda tomorrow and get them all together so I can start tackling outside jobs when the weather improves I don't want to be putting things off and then not getting around to them again

i had lists everywhere too then i found an unused address book now everything is in there all under the right letter so can find it easy hth

wish the weather would settle i'm too cold most of the time it not right not in may

[Deleted User]

If anyone does start a new preparing thread, do you think it could be called 'Preparing for all year round in the UK' ? not just Preparing for Winter!

katieclampet

Cold, wet and dull here, dont know what happened to spring, just hoping we have a summer

katie

BitterAndTwisted

nicki wrote: »

I also bought some pillar candles (clearance price £1.50 for the big ones that last about 80 hours :money:) & tea lights in Asda yesterday.

Yep, I've snapped up a few myself. It's a wonder how very cheering they are in the depths of winter even if they give off no discernible heat.

I really need to take a day and write some proper lists out. I have bits of lists in different notebooks all over the place Might treat myself to a nice one from Asda tomorrow and get them all together so I can start tackling outside jobs when the weather improves I don't want to be putting things off and then not getting around to them again

You might consider having a look in your local charity shops for a ring-binder or similar. I found a brand-new one for 50 pence recently, so now I have somewhere to keep all those jottings and clippings I cut out of the newspapers which I think might come in useful.

I've also noticed that the charity shops round here are discounting useful things like fleece tops and blankies down to a pound each now. If I wasn't so well-stocked with same I'd be snapping some up.

Good news! My landlord is planning to install double-glazing later this year so I'm hoping that will make a real difference come winter-time. The heat-loss from thirteen feet of single-glazed windows doesn't bear thinking about.....