Prepping for Brexit thread

pelirocco

euronorris wrote: »

Re heaters, my DH has something similar to this for fishing, which keeps him toasty in a tent in freezing conditions:


https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/highlander-compact-gas-heater


So, if anyone is looking for a backup, this could be a solution.

It could be a solution for carbon monoxide poisoning ......only use in a well ventilated space ( not a tent ) ,

euronorris

pelirocco wrote: »

It could be a solution for carbon monoxide poisoning ......only use in a well ventilated space ( not a tent ) ,

Thanks. I'll let him know.

southantrim3

mardatha wrote: »

Ah sorry GQ I meant as heating. If we have no coal, or if the chimney decides to fall down in the night, or if the back boiler springs a leak, then we have no planB for heating. At all.

The only thing is if there's no electric you're still bug*er*d - but you know that anyway... Any other source apart from coal that you can use in your fire - logs etc...?

D&DD

Phew I was just logging in to post that to EN thanks Pelirocco

mardatha

southantrim I could do logs or peat, it's a multifuel burner.

D&DD

OH said its a glen dimplex one I just looked and on Argos where I am theres a challenge brand one with great reviews for £12.99 on clearance not sure if it's countrywide??

euronorris

I've been thinking lately, about wasteful habits that we have as a household, that we could work on reducing/changing now so that they are not a concern post 31 Oct if there are supply issues/price increases on items.


A couple of things that we do personally, that I know we could change are:


- Using kitchen roll, instead of a reusable kitchen cloth. We have plenty of cloths available, and I do use them for cleaning, but I find myself using kitchen roll a lot to wipe my hands on (if they get covered in oil or butter whilst cooking, for example) before giving them a proper wash, or for mopping up spillages. So I think it's time I 'assigned' a cloth to each of these tasks. Reduce consumption (and therefore cost), and reduce waste. Better for the environment.
- Wet wipes for DD. No longer required for nappies (thankfully), but 3 year olds are messy eaters/everything really, and we often use a wet wipe to hose down her hands and face, before letting her down from the table to go and wash up properly. I'm thinking that we could use one of her flannels for that whilst at home, but I'm not sure of the solution whilst out and about. A wet flannel in a bag seems like it would get stinky fast. Any better suggestions? As I know that disposable wet wipes are a relatively recent thing.


Does anyone else have any ideas in this spectrum they could share, which might help others to cut back/make more space for essential prepping stores?

dreaming

euronorris wrote: »

. A wet flannel in a bag seems like it would get stinky fast. Any better suggestions? As I know that disposable wet wipes are a relatively recent thing.

How about taking a dry flannel and a small bottle of water?

Farway

euronorris wrote: »

- Wet wipes for DD. No longer required for nappies (thankfully), but 3 year olds are messy eaters/everything really, and we often use a wet wipe to hose down her hands and face, before letting her down from the table to go and wash up properly. I'm thinking that we could use one of her flannels for that whilst at home, but I'm not sure of the solution whilst out and about. A wet flannel in a bag seems like it would get stinky fast. Any better suggestions? As I know that disposable wet wipes are a relatively recent thing.

Ehh, back int' day it was spit & wipe with Mum's hanky:D

euronorris

dreaming wrote: »

How about taking a dry flannel and a small bottle of water?

That's a good idea. Thank you