Preparedness for when

nuatha

twiglet98 wrote: »

No gas here so a Camping Gaz Bistro hob supplements the electric cooker, and the fire's ok for toast.

I prefer toast made on a real fire.
Though I must get another toasting fork (or two).

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pineapple wrote: »

I thought armyknife said? :huh:

I was looking to elicit a somewhat fuller explanation.

armyknife referred to "accidents", but didn't elaborate on the nature of said accidents.

In fact, Hurricane Lamps are far safer than candles, and indeed many other kinds of flame producing lamps.

Lots of things are "rather dangerous", when used without care, but that doesn't mean we should stop using them.

BessieBooBoo

GreyQueen wrote: »

BBB, I've often thought that the best time for moving stuff inc yourself about would be that lull between the party animals running out of steam and regular folks stirring.

Was a temp postie and can testify that there are very few bods about when you start work at 04.30 am.:rotfl:

Great that one TV drama can bring sceptical spouses on side with the prep-meisters.

Hello GQ

Yeah, I have lost count of the number of times dog has decided she has to 'go' - she got into the habit of 4am wee time; talk about deathly quiet!

OH wavers when we buy extra stuff, fed up of spelling it out for 'preps'.

I think I need a key word he can easily hear and understand rather than 'preps' or 'prepping' as it's not exactly opsec!

Hmmm. Any suggestions welcome as my brain isn't in gear...

Thought about 'guests or visitors' coming, but, can just envision him saying who's coming then? And then having to explain in a loud stage whisper (he's deaf in one ear!), which would defeat the object.

Maybe it's just easier to shop on my own, or, order it on-line and conceal the evidence....:cool:

BBB

jk0

I can't believe how cold the nights have been recently. Last night I went to bed with four (nylon) blankets, and had to get up at 3am and put on another couple.

I've never needed six before. I think it's because I lost some weight this year. The reason I have blankets rather than a duvet, is I need to wash them as often as the sheets due to allergies.

I have just been searching online for blankets. I have just ordered four wool ones from John Lewis for £95 each can you believe?

I'm reluctant to get second hand ones due to the allergy problems.

Any suggestions?

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BBB when I buy storage items I always think of them as 'Futures', almost like an investment in the future as that's when I'll use them and if they are at a good price now it will save me cash later on when they will undoubtedly be more expensive. Do you think he's likely to see prepping from that angle? rather than just preparing for an emergency or disruption of life as we know it? Cheers Lyn xxx.

fashionlover10

jk0 wrote: »

I can't believe how cold the nights have been recently. Last night I went to bed with four (nylon) blankets, and had to get up at 3am and put on another couple.

I've never needed six before. I think it's because I lost some weight this year. The reason I have blankets rather than a duvet, is I need to wash them as often as the sheets due to allergies.

I have just been searching online for blankets. I have just ordered four wool ones from John Lewis for £95 each can you believe?

I'm reluctant to get second hand ones due to the allergy problems.

Any suggestions?

I've got one of those microwave wheat bags that I warmed up and shoved under the covers whilst I got ready for bed last night. Definitely helped to take the chill off the bed when I got in it. Ended up cuddling up to the wheat pack whilst I read too.

superskintmouse

Im obviously still too fat as havent been too cold yet, got a jumper on and dug my slippers out but still not too bad. im torn between retocking and saving money so just doing what i can without spending nything, we did our shopping in Ald y last night instead of the big green one and saved £18 on our half week shop! havent been in there for over a year, but was suprised how cheap it still was. definitely be using them instead from now on, no matter how vigilant we are we always spend a fortune in the big 3!
does anyone have any tips on where to keep your bug out bag?
what does everyone have in theirs, I have had a son since i last did mine and i am now worrying i would need to carry him as well as my ruck sack if we had to go. any solutions?

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Use one of those baby carriers that are forward facing and put that on first then the rucksack on afterwards or get a back pack type carrier for the little one and wear the rucksack on your chest, put that on first and the baby carrier on afterwards to help secure the heavy rucksack and stop it from slipping off your shoulders? Would that work? Cheers Lyn xxx.

Serendipitious

Shropshirelass wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl:

Got a few of those round here, Bob, don't seem to be good for much though!!

Please can anyone with experience let me know, in the event of a power cut, does the gas still work for e.g. gas burners for cooking, gas fire? I realise gas central heating will go down without electricity to work pump.

Hi Shropshirelass, I tried out my freestanding gas cooker (to see if it would work without any electricity) a few months ago when I took its electrical plug out of the socket because I needed to use that socket for something else just for that one evening. It worked fine although obviously I had to light hob burners manually due to no ignition. However, what I did notice, was that when I used the oven the whole body of the cooker including the front, became unduly hot. This I assume was because the electricity also powers the cooling fan. So while I would say in a blackout I would use hob burners, I for one would not use the oven again without an electrical supply because I felt there were dangers of overheating. xx

Shropshirelass

Thank you Serendipitious, that is interesting - I've not done a check on mine yet, as waiting for DH to go out first - he will think I've gone completely crazy if he catches me turning the leccy off

I'm surprised to say that he is quite keen on the single gas burner I invested in to introduce him to the idea of alternative means of cooking/heating - he has visions of me cooking bacon and egg brunches for him while picnic-ing :cool:. Not sure how National Trust will re-act if we set up camp for the day in one of their car parks (I'm a volunteer, so get reduced membership, and find their car parks useful on journeys and days out).