It's getting tough out there. Feeling the pinch?

kethry · 7 October 2022 at 2:13PM

Si_Clist said:

The main "rule" of net etiquette that's broken every day by most posters on MSE is that if you're quoting a post, it's good manners to trim it down to just the relevant bit rather than simply quoting the whole shebang, but whatever. (This not directed at you, Pollycat: most folk on here do it)

Like this, Si_Clist?

Si_Clist said:

Off now to do another check on the candles and camping gas ...

More seriously...do we have a 'prepare for powercuts' type thread? If not, I think one might be a good idea (I'd start it myself but not sure how). I'd recommend keeping powerbanks charged up, if nothing else, its useful for them folks who are classed as a bit vulnerable by the power companies as they're (we're) the ones that get notified by text message about what's happening with normal powercuts, estimated resumption of supply etc. etc. Means in those events they don't need to worry about phones running out of juice. Also useful for things to do in the event of a powercut, like powering kindles if you've run a bit low. I'd also recommend flameless candles, or other sources of light... far safer! (and I say this as someone who spent 3 weeks last February with no heating cos the boiler broke, and we heated our living room with candles - we were constantly alive to the possibility of fire!) There are lots of ideas online for things like having a light source put inside the bottom of an empty clean milk jug to provide a bigger 'glow' - they could be worth sharing.

YoungBlueEyes · 7 October 2022 at 2:18PM

Like this kethry?

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6392888/blackouts-for-beginners#latest

Floss · 7 October 2022 at 2:23PM

There is also the Prepping thread

kethry · 7 October 2022 at 2:44PM

YoungBlueEyes said:

Like this kethry?

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6392888/blackouts-for-beginners#latest

That'll do very nicely!! I didn't want to start one if one already existed. Thank you

Si_Clist · 7 October 2022 at 3:51PM

Floss said:

There is also the Prepping thread

Which keeps grinding to a halt, hibernating, then coming back to life ...

GaleSF63 · 7 October 2022 at 4:09PM

An organisation that goes to the effort of setting up automatic checks for its name probably has the obvious ones covered as well eg T*sco, LLDL.

YoungBlueEyes · 7 October 2022 at 4:31PM

Exactly GaleSF63. I can’t think of a way to spell eg Aldi that yous all would recognise but they wouldn’t spot it.

otb666 · 7 October 2022 at 5:06PM

Handy to remember you can ring 150 from landline or mobile for recorded imfo from distribution co and an estimated time for power restoration This also notifies them that you are off supply

elsien · 7 October 2022 at 5:13PM

kethry said:

Si_Clist said:

The main "rule" of net etiquette that's broken every day by most posters on MSE is that if you're quoting a post, it's good manners to trim it down to just the relevant bit rather than simply quoting the whole shebang, but whatever. (This not directed at you, Pollycat: most folk on here do it)
Like this, Si_Clist?

Si_Clist said:

Off now to do another check on the candles and camping gas ...
More seriously...do we have a 'prepare for powercuts' type thread? If not, I think one might be a good idea (I'd start it myself but not sure how). I'd recommend keeping powerbanks charged up, if nothing else, its useful for them folks who are classed as a bit vulnerable by the power companies as they're (we're) the ones that get notified by text message about what's happening with normal powercuts, estimated resumption of supply etc. etc. Means in those events they don't need to worry about phones running out of juice. Also useful for things to do in the event of a powercut, like powering kindles if you've run a bit low. I'd also recommend flameless candles, or other sources of light... far safer! (and I say this as someone who spent 3 weeks last February with no heating cos the boiler broke, and we heated our living room with candles - we were constantly alive to the possibility of fire!) There are lots of ideas online for things like having a light source put inside the bottom of an empty clean milk jug to provide a bigger 'glow' - they could be worth sharing.

Sorry, I do the full quote thing. Most of my posting is done on my phone and I already struggle with the “getting stuck in the grey area” posting with quotes.

The chances of deleting lots of sundry quotes without zapping the whole lot and having to start again is fairly minimal so I’m afraid I’m on the leave it as it is setting. Apologies if that annoys people.