Preparing for Winter

newlywed

bertiebots wrote: »

I made my own "wheat bags" using pearl barley which is only about 35p from mr s so its cheaper than using rice etc ...hopefully this link will work!
http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-microwave-heating-pad/

Cool, thanks. Will use the rice as it's not likely to be used and then if I want to make any more - will use the pearl barley.

Just need to search through my box of fabric remnants and see if I can find one that's cotton

Cinny91

I'm cracking out the hot water bottles today. I don't need one at night because if the boyfriend isn't staying over I have a round of cats and a dog in my room which keeps me snug.

Going on the search for cheap stuffing after work, might just get some cheap cushions and rip them open, wanting to make a draft excluder for my bedroom.

Thanks for the link bertie, i might make a couple of those this afternoon aswell!

mardatha

what did u get a medal for, Justamum ?

Guapa1

I've succumbed last night and put the heating on. I came in from hydrotherapy cold and sore, miserable and just wanted some comfort. Didn't even have the energy to eat anything proper but a bread roll and some crackers. (me not eating a meal is big thing!)
Soon as the flat was warm I turned it off and knocked myself out with my tablets.

Feel a bit better today so am going do a little tidying and see if I can manage to put the radiator foil on.

Daisymac_2

I have just read an article on the BBC which says we are going to have a very mild winter, I wish they would make up their minds

Justamum

mardatha wrote: »

what did u get a medal for, Justamum ?

It's for the number of postings I've made. When you reach 1000 you get a medal. Not a real one obviously, just the one below my name (told you I was a saddo :rotfl::rotfl:)

bertiebots

Daisymac wrote: »

I have just read an article on the BBC which says we are going to have a very mild winter, I wish they would make up their minds

The only time I really know what the weather is doing is when I look out of the window. How can they possibly know either way ....its all guess work. Lets hope they are correct though:rotfl: :rotfl: !

NoahsPennilessMummy

God it really feels like winter today!! Still will not put heating on when only me in the house....am sat here with a fleece blanket like an old biddy lol

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1061321/Autumn-storms-followed-mild-dry-winter-forecasters-predict.html

bertiebots

kittie wrote: »

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1061321/Autumn-storms-followed-mild-dry-winter-forecasters-predict.html

Mild last winter ha! my boiler froze solid (inside the house)and I had to defrost it with a hair dryer........not very health and saftey I know lol!:rotfl: