Preparing for winter IV

nannygladys

Hi everyone
Just wanted to thank everyone for all the good tips etc.:) Today I had to walk about 5 miles home in thick snow and was cosy in my waterproof, fleece lined jacket and boots that are like wellies but lined with warm lining, cos if it wasnt for this thread I wouldnt have bought these back in October, also my fleece lined curtains work a treat and in the kitchen and bathroom the temporary fleece curtains I made really make a big difference, and last but not least over Xmas when I was full of cold etc I was soooo pleased that I had a supply of cold & flu stuff in and cough mixture already in, so a big thanks for all the lists etc and I will continue lurking

Big thanks to all and be careful in all this snow:beer:

Jxx

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incognito_n_co wrote: »

They'd get the helicoptor and mountain rescue out and you'd probably be at hospital quicker than waiting for a regular ambulance.

spot on, we have over 24 first aiders in this tiny village plus at least one doctor, who lives next to me. I have a comprehensive first aid kit plus an on-wall burns kit and fields all around so plenty of landing places for the helicopter

Yes and that is the charity which would get a massive donation if I ever won the lottery

THIRZAH

incognito_n_co wrote: »

They'd get the helicoptor and mountain rescue out and you'd probably be at hospital quicker than waiting for a regular ambulance.

We knew the snow was bad a couple of years ago when we walked down to town and met the mountain rescue team heading up -the ambulance couldn't get up our road.

mineallmine

Lots of snow around here. Hope everyone is keeping warm and safe.

Will make sure I have lots of hot drinks today. And do some decluttering to keep warm :j

bossymoo

Same here! A pottering day, to keep moving. We've nowhere to go today. Can actually enjoy the snow, knowing we are insulated, stocked and safe.

Rainy-Days

I laid in bed this morning looking out the bedroom window seeing it snowing. I was so cosy all snuggled up in my flannelette sheets. It's good knowing that allot us did all those winter preps and it paid off.

Just for some of you who may not have seen it but apparently sales of flannelette sheets has gone through the roof it has had a 60% increase on sales. Those of us in the know already knew what a boon they are, they never realy went out of fashion because if they did manufacturers would still not make and the stores would stop seling them.

When I replaced my flannelettes two years ago John Lewis website was out of stock on no end of items of them - that was at the end of the summer - and I had to get mine from JS in Milton Kenynes (by post).

Stay warm and safe everyone x

Eenymeeny

After a lifetime of getting up early to go to work I've just realised that I can stay in bed a bit longer, staying warm and not using as many lights during this cold weather. I know it's silly but we weren't ever allowed a lie-in and had to be up and dressed 'in case anyone called'! Maybe this is the start of bad habits, but I don't think so as I love to be up before everyone else. Strange, I know...:o Feel a bit uncomfortable, but justifying lie-in by checking emails from my laptop!
Another thing that might be obvious to others is that I've decided to leave curtains closed upstairs during this very cold spell is to help conserve any heat there. I reckon that most days I only go in there to open the curtains!
Keep warm and safe everyone

bossymoo

Yes, I have left the curtains closed upstairs, and at the back of the house.

I figure its a little more insulation...

twiglet98

Rainy-Days wrote: »

Just for some of you who may not have seen it but apparently sales of flannelette sheets has gone through the roof it has had a 60% increase on sales. Those of us in the know already knew what a boon they are, they never realy went out of fashion because if they did manufacturers would still not make and the stores would stop seling them.

When I replaced my flannelettes two years ago John Lewis website was out of stock on no end of items of them - that was at the end of the summer - and I had to get mine from JS in Milton Kenynes (by post).

Stay warm and safe everyone x

There was a discussion last week on the BBC Radio Cambridgeshire Facebook page, and the mid-morning programme, about flannelette sheets. I am amazed so many people had either never heard of them, or described them as 'passion killers' and rather revolting. Do all retailers describe them as 'brushed cotton' now - I've seen them in Tesc0, but I'm not convinced they're exactly the same thing. I was delighted to get four perfect, pure white, double flat flannelette sheets for £1.50 each from a charity shop, to add to the candy-stripe set from another CS years ago, and I won't be using anything else this side of summer. Underneath the sheet is a fleecy mattress protector, over a cellular blanket, over a single duvet laid out as a mattress topper, The only downside I find is that it's more of an effort to turn over in bed, especially in thick pyjamas, as they don't slide easily, but once the cat and I are settled I don't fidget much!

I remember as a teenager in the early '70s I used to babysit most weekends and usually slept over so they didn't have to drive me home. The spare room had fitted sheets in either olive green shiny nylon, or powder blue brushed nylon, horribly static and sweaty. I wonder if anyone still uses these?

Eenymeeny

I remember those horrible slippy nylon sheets, they used to catch on rings etc horrible colours too!
I must put in a recommendation for the 'newstyle' stretchy fleecy sheets that Lidl stock occaisionally though. They've been mentioned before on here and although we were all reluctant to try them due to being traumitised by those old nylon sheets they are really nice and easy to wash and dry. I'm currently watching out for them. Hoping that they'll get some in again in white or cream. Unfortunately they still come in awful colours like bright green and purple!