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Rosemary_Jane wrote: »

I've always loved the idea of one of these - although not the price - with the trapdoor hidden under a rug.



http://www.spiralcellars.co.uk/larder/

R

I want one of those and I want it now!
Even better :think: - if there is anyone you don't like - you could leave the trap door open, put the rug over the top and sort of entice them across the gap :cool:

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Talking of tins for the store, M&S currently has an offer on the smaller round tins of Ham, Cured Turkey and Cured Chicken at 2 x tins for £3.00p. They are normally over £2 each so worth taking advantage of as the meat is good and solid inside and not full of water, Cheers Lyn xxx.

westlothianlass

HI all
Managed to pinch the laptop back from the mancub while he was asleep :rotfl:.
Just catching up on the last few days postings.
Nuatha you and Mrs Nuatha look fabulous, looks like it was a beautiful blessed day.
Ginny , so angry on you and Mr Ginny's behalf, if you need a stroppy scot to come down and shout at anyone just give me a holler (feeling a tad pre-menstrual so sure I could cause some chaos:D).
D&DD hope you get some money back from the insurers but glad you didn't lose your stash.
2T delighted you are settling in.

Getting myself ready for a week in the mountains so don't get up to too much mischief when i'm away:rotfl:.

Doooooo love the pantry sooooo much, do you think it would be the same if i dug a big hole under the garage?

Take care all
Hugs WLL x

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WLL the water table here is so high at the moment if I dug a hole anywhere, I'd have a WELL!!! Cheers Lyn xxx.

BessieBooBoo

Hello again

Sorry, getting the typing trots again, apologies for hogging space in advance!

So, OH and I are having a [STRIKE]heated debate[/STRIKE] discussion about our camping trip, and our list is growing. I have a master list which I would like to share, (yes, I am a list-nerd, out and proud), as we are having a tiny bit of disagreement about what to leave out:

TENT:

Well, erm, tent (4 berth Khyam) with internal groundsheet.
Poles for 'porch'
Extra groundsheet
Tent 'carpet' (for dirty paws)
Tent repair kit (liquid sealant and tape)
Rubber mallet
Tent pegs

SLEEPING:
Sleeping bags x 2
Travel pillows x2
Roll-up bed mats x2
Double bed air mattress
Pump!
Separate camp bed (as OH restless sleeper!)

COOKING: (all stoves with Butane cartridges)
Folding table and 2 chairs
Camp Stove (2 rings and grill)
Camp Grill (Provide extra large gas ring or flat griddle)
Single ring gas stoves x2 for hiking days
Long matches
Small 8 piece pan set
Gas kettle
Small travel electric kettle (pitch site has electric)
Electric connector for site
Frying pan

Picnic hamper (contains 4 place set of plates, bowls, cups, glasses, cutlery, can/bottle opener, small salt n pepper pots, mini chopping board, butter knife in cool box)
Additional cool box
Also - fish slice, scissors, tongs, wooden spoon, veg knife, oven gloves, cling film, foil, bread knife, teaspoons x2, thermos flasks x2, chopping board, washing up bowl, liquid, scourer, dishcloth, tea towels x4, travel clothes line with pegs, soap powder for clothes in plastic tub, kitchen scissors, bin bags, kitchen roll x6.
Collapsible water carrier with tap

TOILETRIES:
Bath towels x2
Toilet rolls x12
Medium towels x2
Small towels x2
Large beach towel x1
Toiletry bag x2
Shaving foam
Dis. shavers
Electric shaver and plug
Flannels x2
Soap
Shampoo
Deodourant (sp?)
Toothbrushes x2
Toothpaste
Floss
Tweezers
Moisturizers
Sun cream
TCP/Afterbite
Insect repellent
Meds
Hayfever tablets
Change for paying for showers/washing machine/dryers (if needed)

HIKING:
Rucksacks x2 (these hold 1st aid kit x2, thermal/reflective blanket x2, penknife with tools, flint x1, emergency whistle x2, compass x2, folding cutlery x2, headtorches x2, water bags with tubes x2, tooth cleaners (satchets), survival bivi bag x2, Swiss card x2, pocket guide book on survival, tissues, padlock, hand warmer fuel sticks, small binoculars, spare set of clothes (fleece, wooly hat, trews, socks, gloves), high energy snack foods e.g. Kendal mint cake x2, granola oat, nut and honey bars)
Walking boots x2 pairs
Walking poles x2
Blister plasters
OS map (usually hire from library for free)

Have a sat nav to get to places quickly.

FOOD:
Tinned toms x4, beans x6, ham x4, spam x2, stew x4, full monty breakfast x4, beans n meatballs x2, pots x6
soup x4, peas x2
W*yfarer pouches: beans & sausages x2, beans and meatballs x2, chocolate pudding x2, toffee pudding x2
Cereals: oats, weet*b*x
UHT milk x6 cartons
Eggs 1/2 doz
Alcohol usually 6 tins beer, wine x2
Squash x1 bottle
Pasta x1 bag
Rice x1 bag
Oil x1 bottle
Teabags
Sugar
Coffee
Hot chocolate

Snacks like crisps, granola bars & chocs
And anything fresh like pots, salad, butter, that can go in cool box. Always take bacon, sausages for fry up. Condiment packets from (oops) resturants, etc.


LIGHTING:
LED Lantern x2 (one wind-up, one with batteries, both with hanging hook)
Wind up torch/radio
Small torch
Head torches x2 (in rucksacks)

HEATER! (Electric)

CLOTHING: (Each)
T-shirts x 4
Shorts x 4
Jeans x2
Undercrackers x7
Bras x3 (just me!)
Socks x 4 (plus spare hiking ones in rucksacks)
Fleece x2
Anoraks x2
Fit flops
Sandals
Walking trousers x2
Jumper

ENTERTAINMENT: (for those rainy days/nights)
Cards
Travel Scrabble
Kindle & charger
books
Mobiles & chargers

MISC:

Pedometers x2
Camera
Travel alarm clock (batteries)
Sunglasses (prescription reactalite) x2
Camera
Tools in car
1st aid kit in car
Safety glass hammer and seat belt cutter in car
Atlas/Road maps
A bit of cash/cards
DL for ID
Bum bag

DOG:
Wet food pouches or mini pate x14
Mixer bics in a bag
Treats (bribes!)
Cheap baby wipes if she rolls in smelly stuff
Cheap nappy bags for poop bags
Harness
Extending and short lead
Metal tether (not for use if we aren't with her, to stop her invading other tents, etc.)
Ball and stick (her fave)
Tick tool
Extra absorbent dog towel
Shampoo just in case
Dog bowls!

She will have her flea and worm treatment before we go.

I think that's just about it, apart from sweeties for the long drive down...

Any advice gratefully received, or, I hope this helps someone to mastermind their own camping trip (or think OMG we are not the only one's to overpack!)

BBB
Note: I am a member of a car association in case of break downs.

Rosemary_Jane

westlothianlass wrote: »

Doooooo love the pantry sooooo much, do you think it would be the same if i dug a big hole under the garage?

Well, they offer (even more money) a garden one -


http://www.spiralcellars.co.uk/garden-cellar/

I am currently trying to plan a DIY one under a shed floor, but put off by what to do with the spoil.

R

mardatha

I've actually got huge cellar space... this house is built on a hill and at the lower end there's 6ft clearance, and a hatch under the hall carpet. I always thought if I was younger I would've made something out of that space...it's clean and dry as a bone. I went down once to carry cable for the RV who was putting Sky in the rooms.

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OK, so earlier, I mentioned that not all cans are suitable for making the Spirit Stove shown in my photo.

Here's the two most common types of 330ml fizzy drink cans.



You will notice that the inner lip is wider on the can on the right. It is probably most easily seen, in the photo of the cans with the tops removed.

It is the wider rimmed cans (on the right in the photos) you need for the Spirit Stoves.

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I've bought 4 of those.



Based on the advice of FEMA, to allow 1 gallon per day, that gives just under 9 days of water.

Given our generally temperate (often bloody freezing ) climate, it could even stretch to a fortnight.

I'm trying to decide, if I should add a couple more, when my local £land gets some more in :think:

pineapple

BB what are you going to put the dog food in?
(though I may well have missed that :rotfl:).
For water, I have an excellent travelling affair - a water bottle with a hinged drinking trough
This sort of thing but in a more tasteful colour nat.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/NEW-ATTACHED-LOCKING-TRAVELLING-CAPACITY/dp/B008L03AZI/ref=sr_1_11?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1372331963&sr=1-11&keywords=portable+water+bowl+for+dogs