Preparing for winter IV

Frith

I planted lots of tulip bulbs this week and bought some cyclamen plants for a bit of colour now (though I have a few roses out, fuchsia, nasturtiums and even bedding plants).


Brother gave me a small load of logs in return for helping him with a tree felling job. Going to get a pallet from my friend tomorrow to stack the logs on. My very heavy duty pallet rotted through last year after 10 years!

Sequeena

2 pairs of PJs and a pair of slippers bought for my 3 year old. I still need a poncho for his wheelchair.

115K

I have bought a few cardigans and jumpers and my autumn/winter wardrobe is ready to go but it's so warm that I'm still wearing things like dresses, leggings and sandals.:mad::D

Warm slippers and slipper boots are all cleaned and ready to wear too. It's so annoying.

bossymoo

I was after a waterproof coat and someone alerted my attention to the regatta outlet (online). It arrived today, I have a nice padded waterproof coat with good reviews for £15 so very pleased. I got rather drenched several times last winter term due to rubbish "waterproof" coats. Also got DD a cute fleece gilet from same place for just a couple of quid.

Still need a raincover for the buggy, though...

Cooler here today although the sun is out now. They just can't seem to get these weather forecasts right lately...

Even DS (aka the hottest boy in Yorkshire) opted for the thicker duvet when I was making his bed last night...

kboss2010

My goose feather duvet is on top of my thin summer one already although it is quite toasty.

BritishBibliophile

Switched on my gas heater today. We don't have any central heating in the flat but 2 of the rooms have gas heaters, including mine, and my housemates have an electric radiator for their room.

Last weekend I heard a weird scratching noise that sounded like it was coming from inside the heater. There were a lot of birds flying around outside my window at the time so I assumed one was trying to perch on the cage around the vent outside and thought nothing of it. But last night while I was trying to get to sleep I heard it again and freaked out that it could be a mouse or a giant spider Took me a VERY long time to get to sleep after that, even though the noise stopped.

So I've switched on the heater, partly to burn off months of dust (which is now making my room smell very strongly of burning dust) and partly to scare off whatever it is that was making the noise, assuming there was actually something inside the heater.

Also checked that the carbon monoxide detector is working, green light is flashing which means it's a-okay!

pollys

I've put most of my summer clothes away. I'm still wearing my summer work trousers, they will have to do until October half term as I need new winter ones.
Despite thinking I wouldn't have time to garden I've got the back garden done. The hedge and lawns have been trimmed. I've done a far bit of cutting down and lots of sweeping and general tidying up. It looks much better, just the front to do now.
Its getting chillier, I wore my hat and gloves to the early morning football match.

Off to bring the washing in. I've managed to get it line dried today.

Polly

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thinnest wool duvet is off the bed now and replaced with the autumn one but am still using crisp cotton covers, I have egyptian cotton that cost a lot years ago but they wash and wear so well, same place that I got the bargain waffle blankets from and brilliant quality. I bought 800 count sateen
https://www.kingofcotton.co.uk/section.php/39/1/800_thread_luxury_egyptian_cotton_sateen_bed_linen

Next step will be when it gets really cold and then it will be flannel bedding. The full works, ie the 2 duvets together, will only happen if it gets to minus temperatures. Am still wearing cotton t shirts during the day but a long sleeved t shirt in the evening. I cannot see us using heating for the whole of october

Garden and allotment are pretty well ready for winter and my hibernation. Cabbages, kale, sprouts, swedes, caulies will stand over winter so will be handy for food within walking distance. I also have seeds, like alfalfa, for indoor sprouting so fresh veg and vitamins come what may

Powdered organic milk bought in bulk and stored in lock n lock boxes. Preps are done tbh

CH27

First time here this year

I've sorted the winter clothes & duvets out.
I've lifted out the draught excluders & door curtains.
I've cleared the garden of everything & cut back what I can.
I've changed the batteries in the CH thermostat.

I need to stock up on some salt for paths but otherwise thanks to you fab people on this thread over the last 3 years I don't need to do much else.

CH27

Can I just say to those who are new to winter prepping that is does become a habit.
The financial outlay at the beginning is well worth it as things like throws & draught excluders last for years.