Snow on the way are you ready for it

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We run with stocks of useful everyday things as a matter of course, it's our way of life so no panic going on here and I suspect most folks contributing on this thread will have the same outlook. It's January yes and it's perhaps going to snow and cause us inconvenience for a short while but that's NOT why I run with stocks, I like to be prepared for the vagaries of life and that's why we have stocks of usefuls!

luxor4t

Just rain forecast here - but I still have my sledge in the garage, the bag of kitty litter to sprinkle on the ice and quilted coat (extra padding in case of falls) that I bought 5 years ago. Best anti-snow insurance package ever - we've had none at all since I bought the sledge after 2010/11!

moneyistooshorttomention

kittie wrote: »

I recently spent a lot of money on a very large and very warm insulating curtain for my bedroom, one s facing wall is all triple galazed glass.

Would be interested to hear where you got the curtain from please?

My windows are an awkwardly large size. So I bought some cheap insulated curtains for my sitting room - and they've not worked out one way or another and I need to get some decent ones to replace them at some point.

Any ideas on making a house feel "cosy" and "home-like" generally welcomed. I am pretty well up on making a house function as a "base" and "work" efficiently. I haven't the faintest idea really of how to make a house "cosy" and "home"-like.

Slinky

worried_jim wrote: »

Its January. Its winter. Calm down.

Oh the irony of this comment given your user name......

comeandgo

The weather forecast is quite mild to what we usually have so bring it on, the ski slopes need it.

bertiewhite

JackieO wrote: »

No doubt the country will grind to a halt as a scattering of snow seems to put everyone in a panic .Our northern European friends cope reasonably well, but for some reason weather is a major thing in the UK, either too hot and a bit of dry grass (think how Australia copes ), or too wet (Plenty of countries have rain ) or snow (Moscow keeps working ).

These cliched comments always wear me down. My father always asks the same tiring question - why does UK always grind to a halt when it snows and I always ask why he hasn't got snow chains. His answer is that it's not worth it because of the amount of snow we (don't) get.

Exactly - there is the answer. We simply don't have enough extreme weather in the UK to make routine preparations worth it and those parts of the UK that do have regular snowfall each year WILL be prepared, just as countries such as Canada & Russia that have regular snowfall year after year will be.

*Margaret*

I'm always ready for snow - have camping stove and gas in case the electricity is cut off, water for washing and drinking, tins, UHT milk, a phone with a very long battery life, blankets and so on. In case you're imagining that I live in a lonely cottage in the country, I don't. I live in a large block of flats in inner city Sheffield! But I am from Scotland and old habits die hard. I've never had to make use of any of this stuff but better safe than sorry.

DigForVictory

I've leave banked so I can look out of the window & think "Nope" & get back into bed. My children can all walk to school (if they're open). I've a full fridge & freezer & veg box, although there's another shop planned before the white stuff's due as boys eat...
Really I ought to get some more knitting wool - I enjoyed knitting over Christmas - I'm not at all good at it, but it was restful.

THIRZAH

We live up a hill on the edge of the Peak District. If it snows the roads out of town are usually gridlocked. Last March we had one day of bad snow . Three roads including the Snake and Woodhead Passes were blocked with snow and all the roads out towards Manchester were blocked by accidents. The only way out of town that day was by train and we live over a mile from the station.

I've told DH not to arrange any meetings for the end of the week so he can work from home if necessary.

We have a good store cupboard and I'll get extra milk and fruit in today.Both freezers are full with Christmas leftovers.We have a battery operated radio and plenty of candles in case of power cuts. We cook with gas so at least I can use the hob and we have a gas fire.

I hate the snow. The first day isn't too bad but then the pavements get all icy and I'm slipping my way down to town trying to walk on the road when it's safe to do so and holding on to fences on the steep bits. I do have yak-taks but am still very nervous about walking on ice.If I can I'll stay in. I have enough wool so I can knit and I went to the library on Saturday. We also have enough chocolate to last until Easter.

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moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

Would be interested to hear where you got the curtain from please?
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It was very expensive mtsm, had to have it custom made and just one huge curtain. I did get good thick and pretty fabric and insulating lining but it did add up to a good chunk of savings, however I am looking to staying in my home. Previous was two dunelm curtains sewn together, they have insulated curtains, found them to be good enough in the past
https://www.justfabrics.co.uk/