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by Ahastyatom
Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
Replies: 60
Views: 3779

Re: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready

I came across this on money-saving expert. Maybe of interest to a few. I'm definitely going to look into some of the usb powered ideas as can run of a powered Bank that I can charge in work :mrgreen: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/heat-the-human-not-the-home-save-energy/ Sorry I've jus...
by Ahastyatom
Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
Replies: 60
Views: 3779

Re: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready

I came across this on money-saving expert. Maybe of interest to a few. I'm definitely going to look into some of the usb powered ideas as can run of a powered Bank that I can charge in work :mrgreen: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/heat-the-human-not-the-home-save-energy/ Also I don't kn...
by Ahastyatom
Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: How is everyone dealing with rising prices?
Replies: 202
Views: 16695

Re: How is everyone dealing with rising prices?

Frnc wrote: Sun Jun 19, 2022 3:32 pm I'm gonna start eating the leaves on cauliflowers, and the stalk. No waste.
Cauliflower leaves lightly roasted with just a bit of salt and pepper are lovely. They go slightly crispy and IMO are the best bits.
by Ahastyatom
Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: Bitty Pensions
Replies: 10
Views: 1117

Re: Bitty Pensions

Sorry I don't know anything about pensions but I know there are ways that you can get free financial advise through you pension provider/employer. So may be worth checking out https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/single-financial-guidance-body https://www.gov.uk/plan-retirement-income/get-fin...
by Ahastyatom
Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:50 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bleach shortage?
Replies: 23
Views: 2733

Re: Bleach shortage?

jennyjj01 wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:50 am
jansman wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:14 am The baby bottle sterilisation tablets used to be available in Poundland too. I’ll be in there later in the week,so I’ll have a look.
For beer and wine making, I use these from tesco at 75p for 56 tablets and each tablet good for half a gallon.
Oooo that's for the tip
by Ahastyatom
Mon Feb 14, 2022 9:59 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bleach shortage?
Replies: 23
Views: 2733

Re: Bleach shortage?

I guess it depends on what you wanted it for but my tesco (and sainsburys) have started stocking thin bleach tablets. At tesco you get 40 in a tub for £2 but I only notice when I go hone that they were scented. So not sure how much use I'm actually going to get out of them 🤷‍♀️
by Ahastyatom
Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: bayonet fitting light bulbs
Replies: 24
Views: 3148

Re: bayonet fitting light bulbs

My Aldi also does the bayonet led bulbs. I think they were £2-£3 each.
by Ahastyatom
Sun Jan 03, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Old member
Replies: 9
Views: 1652

Re: Old member

Hi Cocotte, Nice to meet you. I was just wondering what is mountain heating? :D It's a home heating system that puts large pipes down into the ground to get at the constant 14⁰C temperatures. Then a heat pump system attached to this warms or cools your house depending on your setting. It's a combo ...
by Ahastyatom
Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Old member
Replies: 9
Views: 1652

Re: Old member

Hi Cocotte,

Nice to meet you. I was just wondering what is mountain heating?

:D
by Ahastyatom
Sun Aug 30, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Derbyshire Woodland. Potential little community?
Replies: 13
Views: 4191

Re: Derbyshire Woodland. Potential little community?

I watched an old episode of Grand designs. The was a couple who wanted a self-sufficient house in the woods bug could not get past the red tape. They bought a crumbling farm house and rebuilt their dream home and the planted the forest arround it. Years later you would of never guess. It wax amazing...