Preparing for winter III

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raven83 wrote: »

Evening all!!! Brrrrr it is rather parky tonight already, still I am lasting it out to see how long I can last without putting on the heating, did contemplate putting the fire on last night but instead just got a blanket out

Just had the shock of my life ........ I leave one radiator on all year (in the hall so it keeps the worst of the chill off the whole house & great for spring/autumn when you don't want them all on) - but with the thermostat at a cool 14 deg so it's not on all the time and ..... just walked past and it's on :eek::eek::eek::eek: brrrrrrrrr

Need to have a hunt for the fleece bedding tomorrow & also dig out the 7 tog duvet!

Possession

Yes I've just had to put blankets on the children's beds - they still have summer duvets on and the winter ones are in the loft. Must get them down tomorrow.

darkrev

ellanutella wrote: »

Can't believe how cold it is. Feeling quite down about it this year. In the past I've made it into a fun game, trying to see how far I can stretch my money, how long we can last without the heating on but have lost my get up and go. Have given in and bought a dehumidifier on an arg*s card. With no heat this summer there's patches of my garden that have barely been dry and I can feel the damn seeping into the house. Smells very musty. So hoping the dehumidifier will create much better atmosphere. I can stand cold but damp and cold is just proving too much!

Also noticed primark putting their prices up. Jammies they were selling off for £5 in July are now £8. Luckily my two pairs are still going strong.

Have made 5 draft excluders out of old jeans and trousers so am getting some sand delivered with the dehumidifier to bulk them up. Next on my list is finding some material to line the bedroom curtains with. Found a fabulous article on making a window quilt but can't afford to get my newly acquired (donated) sewing machine serviced. Think I have some old curtains knocking about somewhere I can steal the lining off. :T

i understand what you mean, it can get hard trying to stretch things every year, we seem to be worse off every year, but there are some good things about the cold weather too , making nice hot pots of soup and nursing them in the cold, hot chocolate for when you need a cheer up, and comforting hot water bottles always make me feel better too, and the thought that British Gas are getting no money out of me till I really have to put the heating on, It is tough but there are some nice little treats, don't forget to be good to yourself and make it as comfortable as possible #hugs

darkrev

well it's been below 10 degrees here so single digits, yet was just in Cambridge last week and summer dresses and 29 degrees are all the rage. So feel even colder back home now. I haven't found bubble wrap big enough yet for the windows but have re hung one set of curtains and still one to do.hot water bottles been out for the first time, i do love them and the thought of crisp autumn and Halloween cheers me . still determined British gas arn't getting a penny till November if i can help it. Hot Soup is going back on the menu and fleecy jammies. Scotland looks even colder than the North west so hope every one there is all set.

MarilynMonroe_2

Just checked on my daughter and she wasnt exactly toasty lol.
She'd had a poo so was kneeling on the floor leaning over her bed face in a big pile of slaver sound asleep.

darkrev

annie123 wrote: »

I paid £4 back in 07 my first pair:) then £5 then £6 last year and now £8.
Their prices have doubled but my salary has dropped 100% since 07 as I don't have a job any more!

Hi Annie 123, i'm in a simmilar situation but i have survived well swapping things on Freegle and freecycle, you may find someone out there has something useful to you and vice versa, some kind people will even drop things off. Maybe it may be of help to you Regards

boultdj

chirpychick wrote: »

I am not quite sure how to attach it (UPVC door) but my DH is very DIY savvy so I am sure he will come up with something.

We did also do that foam around the loft hatch and we insulated the door bit too. I am seriously considering putting a fleece over the hatch to see if it makes any diffrence

How about double sided tape?

jem132

It's freezing hear tonight I am so cold kids are all snuggly after they demanded hotties tonight and have there winter lights on there beds bless them they are all ready hats scarfs gloves at the ready lol
I hope it's warmer for some of you x

kittycatface

chirpychick wrote: »

I was just about to ask this exact same question! I am allergic to lavender too and have been hunting for one of these for about 3 years now so would love it if someone found one without lavender in.
I cannot believe someone else is allergic - nobody believes me when i tell them, they say "you just don't like it, there is a difference" LOL yes I know

If you are feeling OS you can make your own heat bag to put in microwave using material and dry rice or beans: instructions here:
http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_6119326_make-herbal-bean-bags.html
then flavour with your own essential oil etc I personally hate the smell of lavender (reminds me of old ladies !!:( ) so have used eucalyptus on mine and use when i feel under the weather. goes well under the neck for clearing head colds. hth

raven83

I feel like an old granny tonight, 29 going on 59 Got me cuppa soup and a blanket on me. And to think 10 years ago I used to swing the lead and go out in freezing conditions with very little clothing on, there is a lot to be said for getting older