Preparing for winter IV

CurlyTop

I subscribe to this thread daily, and have done for years. Find it so inspirational...keep your tips coming.

One thing I would say is that I suffer from very cold hands and feet and in the cooler months its the difference, with the feet especially, as to whether I nod off to sleep easily. Until that is, one of my dfs bought me a pair of 2.3tog socks. Who knew such a thing existed. They are faberooo. They come in pink and purple. I got some more in B&M early in the year and they were £2.99. I saw the exact same ones in Matalan for £5.99 or £6.99 (can't remember which). They are an ankle sock but come up quite high and could be worn well under wellies. Thought I'd mention incase it will help anyone else.

sillyinthepast

Just a quick one for those that are doing elderberry syrup on the quince tree blog there is a recipe for elderberry lollies which would be great for sore throats.

Upsidedown_Bear

CurlyTop wrote: »

I subscribe to this thread daily, and have done for years. Find it so inspirational...keep your tips coming.

One thing I would say is that I suffer from very cold hands and feet and in the cooler months its the difference, with the feet especially, as to whether I nod off to sleep easily. Until that is, one of my dfs bought me a pair of 2.3tog socks. Who knew such a thing existed. They are faberooo. They come in pink and purple. I got some more in B&M early in the year and they were £2.99. I saw the exact same ones in Matalan for £5.99 or £6.99 (can't remember which). They are an ankle sock but come up quite high and could be worn well under wellies. Thought I'd mention incase it will help anyone else.

These are great
The ones I have are Heatholders.
http://www.heatholders.co.uk/

They make hats, gloves, thermals, tights, joint warmers and blankets too

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elderberries are just right at the moment, all black on every spray. I only picked the sprays within reach on the allotment and quickly got enough for 3 bottles of syrup, 2/3 of a cup in each one. I have bagged and frozen then in 3 bags. Looks very easy to make

Unbelievable but damsons are dropping off the bushes, so so early. I picked some and am making damson and marrow jam

We only have 1/2 a tonne of stove pellets in and have no room for more as we can store a tonne and that is how they are delivered. I want to start using them as I just don`t feel safe without the full tonne by november. I am so twitchy about the weather this year

shammyjack

Upsidedown_Bear wrote: »

These are great
The ones I have are Heatholders.
http://www.heatholders.co.uk/

They make hats, gloves, thermals, tights, joint warmers and blankets too

Bought a load of their gear for around £2 in a local discount shop !

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

Sorry everyone! dont mean to be rude and not reply - I am starting to read from the beginning!

OK,

To get:

Hot water bottles (or wheat bags - do any NOT have lavender in them?!)
Bed Socks
Fleece Pj's
I have some throws, investing in more i think

Duvets...... I've seen some of you have wool duvets? Whats the difference between wool and goose down?!

Oil Heater - Never fallen over but worried it might hence why i want it out of her way

Fireplace upstairs - its been borded up a long time so i am hoping the draft isnt too much!

OOOH Draught excluders - another thing for me to get (Sorry light bulb moment)

I'll be back when ive finished reading thread

Thanks everyone!

[Deleted User]

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel wrote: »

Duvets...... I've seen some of you have wool duvets? Whats the difference between wool and goose down?!
!

goose down insulates well but doesn`t breathe or wick moisture away. I had an expensive goose down duvet, which went to dd. I bought a wool duvet, after recommendations and it is wool that I will always use now. Wool duvet is much more comfortable during the night, no hot and sweaty areas, just a nice even and comfortable temperature

CurlyTop

Upsidedown_Bear wrote: »

These are great
The ones I have are Heatholders.
http://www.heatholders.co.uk/

They make hats, gloves, thermals, tights, joint warmers and blankets too

That's them. I could remember the colour of the label but not the writing. Really good value for money but yes, like Shammyshack says, available from discount stores. Not paying full price. No nicer feeling than the cold outside, you being toasty inside and the knowledge that you've paid far less than you need have.

Btw, don't go to Primark as general rule of thumb but was looking for plain t-shirts and noticed that they had an 'offer' on of their microsoft fleeces (those that are like teddy bear fur) from £5 to £3.90. Plains and patterns available.

115K

I was cold last night when I got into bed so I got out my new cellular blanket and it was very warm.:) Thanks to whoever recommended that, I tried to read back but I couldn't find who it was.

I need to go and get the fleecy throws to put on the sofa already I think, cannot believe it's only August. I have the garden door closed which is very unusual. I wonder if that means it will be a cold and snowy winter.

I ordered a big bag of tealights as I like having a few burning as it makes it feel more cosy.

I'm going to make a batch of vegetable and bean soup today and freeze portions.

KatyC_2

Hi all - am loving redisovering this thread! This autumnal weather is giving my winter preps a bit more urgency, I can't believe how cold it is here in Cornwall!
We've been out blackberrying this morning - purple fingers and mouths all round!