Prepping for Brexit thread

humptydumptybits

dreaming wrote: »

I actually hate shopping - whether it be food or clothes/shoes. I can spend hours wandering round a garden centre (although still rarely buy) but hate the whole "shopping experience". Unfortunately (or fortunately for me) with the demise of our town centre shops (M&S went last week) there isn't very much reason to think about shopping other than for essentials. Although we do have all the supermarkets here I always weigh up the distance I have to go get there. Morrisons is 5 minutes drive from me (I can walk but then can't buy much), and (shelf stocks permitting) I can get pretty much everything I want there. Tesco/Lidl/Aldi are about 20 mins. drive, but if I shop at Aldi/Lidl I still have to get cat food from one of the others. Waitrose/Asda are in a different direction but still 20 mins. away, and Sainsbury's is about 30 mins. away. There are no fresh fruit and veg shops that I can think of anywhere on the way to the supermarkets - likewise butchers (although I have reduced the amount of meat I eat anyway). So, being of the mindset of "I have to go shopping so let's get it done as quickly as possible" I do tend to go to Morrisons. I do use home delivery if I am stocking up on tins etc. but I do prefer to choose my own f&v and fresh stuff.
I have my usual autumn/winter plan for food stocks, but was wondering if there was anything else to think about - meds. aside as there is a limit to what we can do about them. I also build up a stash of books/craft things for winter days, but I was thinking about what clothing/footwear/household goods might be affected because of brexit. Not that I am in imminent need of anything but I was just wondering.

I hadn't thought of clothes, I lost over a stone in June/July (shingles in your mouth is a very effective diet) and I need new clothes. I need some new ankle boots as my old ones just about lasted the winter. Maybe I should do my shopping sooner rather than later.

dreaming

humptydumptybits wrote: »

I hadn't thought of clothes, I lost over a stone in June/July (shingles in your mouth is a very effective diet) and I need new clothes. I need some new ankle boots as my old ones just about lasted the winter. Maybe I should do my shopping sooner rather than later.

I don't actually need anything as I bought some really good quality stuff before I retired 5 years ago, and I slob about at home in any old thing so saving my better stuff for when I have to be presentable (and obviously don't care about fashion). This did backfire a bit last week when I was putting the recycling out and stopped to speak to neighbour only for my "not even fit for gardening" shorts fell to my ankles. They are probably past any sort of mending (having been repaired a few times) but I estimate them to be at least 15 years old so they don't owe me anything. It was just something I was wondering (as I am wont to do) as people often say the UK doesn't really manufacture much any more, so where do all the clothes (for example) come from?

lessonlearned

Clothing manufacture has been outsourced for decades now. Mainly Philapines, China, India, Romania.

There are a handful that are still British but they are usually really the high end firms like David Nieper (lingerie)

I live in an area that was once the epicentre of the UK clothing industry. It's all gone.

mattpaint

I've noticed there are far more independent shops opening in the city centre - including butchers, general stores, bakeries, grocers etc - than in the suburbs. Interesting times ahead.

humptydumptybits

dreaming wrote: »

I don't actually need anything as I bought some really good quality stuff before I retired 5 years ago, and I slob about at home in any old thing so saving my better stuff for when I have to be presentable (and obviously don't care about fashion). This did backfire a bit last week when I was putting the recycling out and stopped to speak to neighbour only for my "not even fit for gardening" shorts fell to my ankles. They are probably past any sort of mending (having been repaired a few times) but I estimate them to be at least 15 years old so they don't owe me anything. It was just something I was wondering (as I am wont to do) as people often say the UK doesn't really manufacture much any more, so where do all the clothes (for example) come from?

Oh dear, that is what I am afraid of, my trousers weren't tight to start off with and I can now easily take them off and on without undoing buttons or zips and my husband keeps asking how they are staying up. You've made my mind up, I am going to go shopping and get some new trousers. Bit of luck as I get the first full month of my SRP tomorrow, I got the first payment last month but it was only for about ten days so tomorrow I have cash to burn and clothes to buy :rotfl:

dreaming

lessonlearned wrote: »

Clothing manufacture has been outsourced for decades now. Mainly Philapines, China, India, Romania.

There are a handful that are still British but they are usually really the high end firms like David Nieper (lingerie)

I live in an area that was once the epicentre of the UK clothing industry. It's all gone.

Yes, my town was once known for shoe-making - so much so that our football club is even called The Cobblers (Northampton for those who aren't into footie).

mattpaint wrote: »

I've noticed there are far more independent shops opening in the city centre - including butchers, general stores, bakeries, grocers etc - than in the suburbs. Interesting times ahead.

I'm hoping our town can do something similar but with the state of the council finances (see previous posts) I'm not hopeful they can do anything to attract any sort of business, or even local start-ups.

humptydumptybits wrote: »

Oh dear, that is what I am afraid of, my trousers weren't tight to start off with and I can now easily take them off and on without undoing buttons or zips and my husband keeps asking how they are staying up. You've made my mind up, I am going to go shopping and get some new trousers. Bit of luck as I get the first full month of my SRP tomorrow, I got the first payment last month but it was only for about ten days so tomorrow I have cash to burn and clothes to buy :rotfl:

I have promised to pay for therapy if my neighbour needs it to get over the shock. The problem was compounded that my hands were full so I couldn't even just grab them as they slid down my legs. It was lucky I had decent knickers on

tori.k

https://makeitbritish.co.uk/

This may be of help to those looking to buy more British manufactured products.

Before I get burned I don't think British made is necessarily any better made or better quality, from an environmental viewpoint miles matter.

ivyleaf

tori.k wrote: »

https://makeitbritish.co.uk/

This may be of help to those looking to buy more British manufactured products.

Before I get burned I don't think British made is necessarily any better made or better quality, from an environmental viewpoint miles matter.

That's a useful website, tori.k! thank you.

humptydumptybits

dreaming wrote: »

I have promised to pay for therapy if my neighbour needs it to get over the shock. The problem was compounded that my hands were full so I couldn't even just grab them as they slid down my legs. It was lucky I had decent knickers on

I think my neighbour would need therapy, he is a bit of a misery. He came rushing out one day as I was putting my rubbish in the bin too noisily, he nearly needed therapy for that.


Epic fail yesterday, my pension did come in so hooray for that but I do a bit of work when needed. I used to be a senior HR manager and have done payroll management and help out local businesses at times, maybe setting up a training or recruitment package, sorting out payroll problems, or running a disciplinary for them. Well got a call yesterday so spent the day gainfully employed. The GC have started arriving, just the big two at the moment, so no leisurely shopping trips for two weeks. Probably won't get on here much either.


Wish me luck, I may be gone for some time.

AmyHunt

lessonlearned wrote: »

That's petrifying!