Preparing for winter III

peking_duck

savingqueen wrote: »

Hello peking-duck

Sorry for delay in replying… don’t always get enough time on MSE

Yes quite a list! still a long way to go but will get there slowly and we all will I'm sure

DH and I have an "all seasons" duvet - 1 summer weight and 1 spring/autumn weight and then they can be attached together with poppers for the winter. Bought it a few years ago in the sale somewhere like Mr Ts I think - not too expensive bt I did shop round lots!

DS1 & DS2 have v cheapand lightweight (low tog) duvets. I bought them in Ikea a few years ago too. They won't last forever but still going strong. Cost about £3 each I think. I bought them 3 each and spent a long time sewing on velcro to each corner of each duvet so they can be attached together (poppers work better as the velcro tends to come apart and also sticks to the duvet surface) So they can also have 3 different weights. Mainly did this because of accidents when toilet training/ or when ill as each duvet was thin enough to be washed in my WM whereas ordinary duvets (like the one on our bed) are too bulky. They have been washed a lot!!!

HTH and happy prepping!

Hello savingqueen! :wave:

Life always get in the way, or something pops up.

I did not realize you could get 'all seasons" duvet, I will have to shop around. Me and the OH were thinking or getting a winter duvet then when springs comes get a lighter one. I might try Dunelm Mill or John Lewis.

Dustykitten

Windows dripping with condensation this morning. So hoping this problem will be resolved once they are replaced.

That said lovely sunny day so I'm going to start washing the bed linen.

peking_duck

artichoke wrote: »

Yes i am near Matlock - but rural - we were one of the last bits to come back on yesterday afternoon...

right off the search for an old fashioned phone - it was a bit scary being isolated with no phone..

art

Sorry to be a bit random, but my OH grew up Matlock!

I love Derbyshire, especially Bakewell :j lol

peking_duck

My check list so far


check list so far I have

- Get a fleece blanket for the bed
- get some life long milk
- get a thick winter coat and some thick PJ's
- get de- icer (Also De-mister pad and Scraper in car) - Done
- Do a stock cupboard check and top up on porridge, tea and toilet roll
- washed gloves, hats and scarfs - Done
Also added
- Get hot water bottle covers
- Draft excluder for front door or Balcony door

The problem is with my flat is it is 3rd floor and not that well insulated, it's get so cold and when the heat goes on it goes straight out the walls, does anyone have any ideas on how to help keep the heat in? So much to do!! :eek:

CH27

It's fairly warm & sunny here:j
First load of washing is on the line & second is in the washer.

I was going to put the winter duvets on today but I think it's still a bit warm.

Gettingtherequickly

On the subject of keeping the tootsies warm, would it not be a good idea to wear a pair trainer socks with another pair over them?

*Chattie*

peking_duck wrote: »

Hello savingqueen! :wave:

Life always get in the way, or something pops up.

I did not realize you could get 'all seasons" duvet, I will have to shop around. Me and the OH were thinking or getting a winter duvet then when springs comes get a lighter one. I might try Dunelm Mill or John Lewis.

I use a winter and a summer duvet, if you have the pennies now is the time to buy the summer duvet while they are reduced. I bought one from Debenhams a few years ago round this time for less than £10 delivered I think and just put it way for the next summer. Only just taken it off the bed and put on the winter duvet.

Has to be feather/down for me so does cost a bit more my winter one was £90 odd from Ikea but well worth it.

Fruball

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

Didn't have a good night:( - been up for ages .....

Anyway, something came to me which may come in handy if you're trying to start off in the car when it's icey/snowy and it's sliding around all over the place.

I've shown people how to do it but am struggling a bit to put it into words so will keep it very basic, if it doesn't make sense, please say and I'll give it another bash:o (as it really does work):):

Start your car and do everything as normal except do not go anywhere near your accelerator - when you get to the bite in the cluth, release the handbrake/brake pedal, let out the clutch gently .... and the car will move:). Once moving and "stable", you can then move into the next gear/use your accelerator.

It's a very alien feeling and doesn't feel natural at all:o but the car moves just by releasing the clutch (and no acceleration) - it's great for trying to move off from a parking spot or if you're on an incline at a set of traffic lights etc.

I give myself a "crash test" in doing this every year as it's a long time since doing it the earlier year .... have a couple of practices just now while the weather's good (empty parking spaces in a supermarket car park etc).

HTH:)

This is exactly how I learned to drive! I didn't realise at the time that most people don't know how to do that. It really does make a HUGE difference in snow and ice and I do it every winter.

:T Well done for posting - I reckon lots of people would benefit from learning how to pull away without the accelerator.

Gettingtherequickly

Frugal wrote: »

This is exactly how I learned to drive! I didn't realise at the time that most people don't know how to do that. It really does make a HUGE difference in snow and ice and I do it every winter.

:T Well done for posting - I reckon lots of people would benefit from learning how to pull away without the accelerator.

And you know we will all be practicing that today!:D

peking_duck

Gettingtherequickly wrote: »

On the subject of keeping the tootsies warm, would it not be a good idea to wear a pair trainer socks with another pair over them?

I went to Blacks and just got some thick socks, ( Not sure if they are hiking) that I wear around the house, that keep my feet warm.

Also I suggest, it is quite expensive but the North Face Mossbud 1/4 zip fleece is excellent for keeping warm which I have, mine has last me 3 years and is still going strong.

http://uk.thenorthface.com/tnf-uk-en/women-s-mossbud-1-4-zip-fleece.html?colour=197013#item=women%27s_mossbud_1/4_zip_fleece_3