Preparing for winter IV

metrochick15

lobbyludd wrote: »

car is half way through MOT, trying not to worry about it too much! DD wants some waterproof gloves - she's 5, and all her gloves are woollen types, (which get soaking) and the only waterproof ones I have found in her size are mittens (which she won't wear) any ideas??

Sorry not very good at adding quotes.

auntymabel

What about ski gloves? Should be waterproof.

twiglet98

aggypanthus wrote: »

What does your staple winter wardrobe contain?
As I have gained weight, I have 3 heavy ribbed cotton acrylic mix new jumpers, and one soft wool mix for nicer occasions. also one old acrylic for in the house.
3 pairs M and S black velour joggers for in the house, 1 new pair of jeans . from outlet shop. Old formal style trousers still fit, and I have last years unworn sale dress, black velevet and lace.
I moved the buttons on last years heavy wool charity shop coat so its still fits, and another charity one- danimac raincoat with separate padded lining.
My other best coat doesnt fit me!
I dont plan on being out much in the really bad weather, my excuse is , as yet unknown breast cancer treatment ahead.

((( hugs ))) best wishes for the treatment - I've been there too, and in December I complete the five years of tablets post-treatment.. It was ok, it's doable. Still two stone heavier than when the journey began though.

I work in a hot and grubby environment so wear a t-shirt and jogging bottoms most days, with a fleece jacket to throw on if I have to go outside. At home, in the garden or doing the animals I just layer fleeces over polo necks, my washing gets hung up indoors if I can't dry it on the line so much as I love those heavy ribbed polo necks, I don't wear anything that takes ages to dry. Slipper-boots indoors, trainers for work, wellies outside and Uggs with leggings for 'best', all have room for thick socks. My usual coat is a padded waterproof Musto 3/4 length which will fit all my layers underneath, or just a sleeveless gilet if it's not raining. And hats and scarves and gloves as needed.... even indoors, where it's 11.9 degrees right now, brrr!

mardatha

It's minus 5 here but looks it will be like a lovely day. I like polo necks too, with layers. Going out today so cotton tshirt, wool/cashmere/silk polo neck, cotton/silk smock on top. Jeans and thick warm tights with sheepskin boots. Always get jackets and coats from outdoor shops for walkers and skiers, and knit my own socks and gloves Always go for wool or a wool blend, not synthetic.

115K

I can't wear polo necks or scarves, it makes me feel like I'm being strangled!:D

I wear layers with fleeces on top and long dresses or shorter dresses with leggings underneath.

flubberyzing

A frost on my car this morning when I went to Tescos shortly after 9am. Almost slipped over in the carpark as well. Hate it when it starts getting icy out.
Reminded me to make sure my food store stays well stocked up. Bought a few extra cans of soup to add to the supply. I find it works well for me to eat through any excess in the summer, then start buying again in October/November time.

moments_of_sanity

Afternoon All, I am hoping you can help me with a problem I have!

Our back door is located in our kitchen and on the left of the door, touching it is the kitchen window. As you look at the door there is a larder cupboard at 90 degrees to the door and I am struggling with how to winter prep it. I haven't bothered in the past as fuel hasn't been so expensive but this year I need to do all I can to reduce heat loss.

My main problem is hanging a curtain (where would I hang it from due to the cupboard being in the way) and secondly the door is used all evening as a lot of our supplies are in the garage and the dogs need to go in and out for wee breaks so not sure what would be a practical idea?

Also, does anyone have a room located over a garage? If so, have you found anything useful in keeping the heat in as our room is generally 9 or 10 degrees and the heating has to be on constant to get it even remotely warm, I am sure the heat is disappearing through the floor and straight into the garage below.

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MOS we have an extremely cold room over our garage, too cold to use as a bedroom so it has become our storeroom instead and we have lined all the walls with floor to ceiling shelving and it takes things like the sacks of homegrown potatoes, the strings of onions and the boxes of butternut squash from the allotment. It makes life easier as I now don't constantly have to go out to the garage for things. We never found a way of keeping it warm so we decided to use it's coolness as an asset and it works well for us, Cheers Lyn xxx.

moments_of_sanity

MrsLurcherwalker wrote: »

MOS we have an extremely cold room over our garage, too cold to use as a bedroom so it has become our storeroom instead and we have lined all the walls with floor to ceiling shelving and it takes things like the sacks of homegrown potatoes, the strings of onions and the boxes of butternut squash from the allotment. It makes life easier as I now don't constantly have to go out to the garage for things. We never found a way of keeping it warm so we decided to use it's coolness as an asset and it works well for us, Cheers Lyn xxx.

Unfortunately it needs to be used as a bedroom as although we supposedly have a 4 bedroom home, the 4th bedroom is 6 x 8 ft so not really much use. This spare room houses all our Dvd's, cd's, books and my DD cross trainer.

Our room is certainly cold enough to store things like onions and potatoes in, I can't see DH complaining too much if he comes home and they are hanging from the ceiling would he :rotfl: Trouble with the room is it has a vaulted ceiling and a velux window in the roof which we have covered with a window quilt but it is just so cold in there, especially the floor :eek:

lobbyludd

thanks aunty mabel and metro chick - didn't think of ski-gloves, ski-wear isn't usually the sort of attire I need! will have a look at Lidl and online,
thanks