Preparing for Winter V

MrsCD

Thanks @Si_Clist for the energy info. I had a look at the report that mentioned Cruachan power station. We visited there a few years ago and found it really interesting. Net zero should be possible in theory, but I'm not sure how it will work in practice.
@daz378, good to hear from you. Hope you are on the mend and don't have any long term problems.

MingVase

Cruachan is magic isn't it. Not sure what net zero means but if it's us living on this planet without leaving a trace then it isnt possible. We're already all going to be paying more this winter or else freezing our lugs off - to be really really green we'd have to live like cavemen. Not going to be me that's for sure!!

Floss

I don't have the funds or the space for a logburner. However, I am getting new french doors fitted in early November to replace the draughty & leaking back door & window. I also have curtains & rails for the front door & full length hall window so that will help cut down draughts. I have plenty of fleecy blankets, and a heavy woollen one ICE.

I checked my candle situation earlier and have plenty of large 8hr nightlights, but am on the last bag of small ones, 2 massive candles for when the current one burns down (probably after about 4 days of continuous light!) and a large 3-wick scented candle. 

I checked my blue mini Mag torch earlier too, but the last batteries have gone into meltdown inside. It's a shame as I've had the torch for 25 years and had put a new bulb & new batteries in last Christmas, but I think it's dead now so thats something to put on my Christmas list 😉

MingVase

Where is cheapest for tealights? Used to be Ikea but I can't get to one now.

maryb

probably Wilko. Is there one anywhere near?  Sometimes Primark

Si_Clist

Floss said:

... I checked my blue mini Mag torch earlier too, but the last batteries have gone into meltdown inside. It's a shame as I've had the torch for 25 years and had put a new bulb & new batteries in last Christmas, but I think it's dead now so thats something to put on my Christmas list 😉

If you make sure that the next torch you buy has a LED instead of a bulb you'll never again have to replace a bulb, and if you use only Duracell batteries in it, you won't get another meltdown

MingVase

Never seen an actuial Wilko shop up here mary, not sure if we have any. I use the website though. No Primark anywhere nearer than Edinburgh

Nargleblast

Both Sainsburys and Tesco do packs of tea lights that last about 3 hours.

fionaandphil

@MingVase I like Morrisons if I can't get to Ikea. If you have Home Bargains or b & m bargains they might be good too?

Kaylataste

I’m actually quite worried about my heating bill this Winter,last winter we were all out at work but now 3 of us are working from home a few days a week and we all walk or carshare so it’s not like we’re saving on our commute! I’ve checked and we’re on the lowest tariff. I guess it’s going to have to be hot water bottles and lots of blankets.