If you were nearer Lil, Jan would make you some, for sure. I showed her this thread, and she said that the suggested ideas by the ladies are good ones. You’ll sort it I am sure.diamond lil wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:12 am The only thing I've thought of so far is to try and window quilts made, we lose a lot of heat from the 3 long windows in the livingroom. No sure who would do them, and bet it will cost the earth![]()
Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
Re: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about life: It goes on.
Robert Frost.
Covid 19: After that level of weirdness ,any situation is certainly possible.
Me.
Robert Frost.
Covid 19: After that level of weirdness ,any situation is certainly possible.
Me.
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Re: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
I've got thermal blackout blinds up, but they fit exact to the window, inside the frame. I would prefer something wider to stop the draught up the sides. I can't /won't sew, but will think of something. Other problem is we might get the offer of another house before winter.. Either way, we'll sort it out somehow.
Re: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
Two is one and one is none, but three is even better.
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So .... the spring clamps are to put the duvet onto the curtain pole?pseudonym wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 5:57 pm 15 tog duvet, curtain pole, spring clamps.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/spring-clamp ... lsrc=aw.ds
Re: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
That’s rather a good and practical idea… ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
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In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about life: It goes on.
Robert Frost.
Covid 19: After that level of weirdness ,any situation is certainly possible.
Me.
Robert Frost.
Covid 19: After that level of weirdness ,any situation is certainly possible.
Me.
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Re: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
Oh I like that, that would work! tyvm! ![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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Re: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
Yep.
Ta.
You're welcome.
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If you have curtain poles already, extend them with a broom handle using the spring clamps as well.
Two is one and one is none, but three is even better.
Re: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
Thanks! I'm a bit slow on understanding stuff sometimes. And it's hot
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And the spring clamps could be replaced by velcro, or by ties, of paracord or big thick ribbon, take your pick.
Good stuff!
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Re: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
Started knitting a blanket from odds/ends of wool, started quilt too cutting up old clothes that aren't quite good enough for the charity shop
Re: Winter 2022 what are you doing to get ready
Not much I can do. I have an extra duvet, lots of warm clothes. I have to have the house reasonably warm because I have two lodgers. I've already topped up the loft insulation and done draught exclusion. I could put bubble wrap on my bedroom window. I don't intend to go out much or buy much. Want to save up a bit. The boiler is 22 years old, but I've been told this make can last 40, and modern boilers are designed to last 10. So, definitely not worth replacing until I have to. It is on a service contract, along with the rest of the central heating system, electrics etc. Of course I have candles, torches, camping stoves, all the usual. I will get the flu jab. I won't have the heating on if the lodgers are both at work. I have some gloves I can wear indoors that allow me to use my trackpad.