Preparing for Winter V

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Hi everyone,
As the last 'preparing for winter' thread has now grown quite long, I think it's time for a new one, and what better time of year to begin to prepare than the end of November

So here goes....a shiny new thread. Please post below all your preparations for winter. If you want to read through the tips on the older threads you can find them here:
Preparing for Winter
Preparing for winter II
Preparing for winter III
Preparing for winter IV
Other links that may help:
the ice man cometh! (merged with keeping warm)
Things that worked or didn't work last winter
Frugal but happy in winter?
Winter checklist
Lets hope it's a good one for all of us.

Zip
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Let's get back to the friendly prepping banter, folks!
Away with the fairies :beer:
Lovely new thread. Thank you.
So paper spills and kindling or firelighters? Which do you find best or is it wise to have some of each?
It's always advisable in this country to prepare for cold in winter & warm in summer, moderate cross between the 2 during Spring & Autumn. If you do prepare, no weather should be a total surprise.
When it snows in June is when I will really get worried.
2015 £2 saver #188 = £45
That's just what we all do.
Prepare for the worst & hope for the best.
I worry about my Dad & not being able to get to him if he needs me.
lovely new thread
and HERE WE GO AGAIN. Go on spoil it for everyone, please be my guest
Can I just pass on a little tip to users of microwave heatbags? I find that sometimes they can be quite damp when heated up. Keeping them hanging over a radiator means they are alway dry and ready for use. I also place a heated one on the dashboard while I'm de-icing the windowscreen. Hurries the job up and means that you have a lapwarmer to use on your journey!
A reminder too: I've just realised that both of my oven-type gas lighters, which I use for candles in the winter, are in the shed at the bottom of the garden. (Used to light bonfires in the summer) Must remember to rescue them before snow or flooding prevents me from getting down there!
Thanks to everyone who contributes to this wonderful forum. I'm very grateful for the guidance and friendliness that I always receive from you.
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