Is any one else preparing in case of another bad winter?

[mankyscotslass]

Or is it just me, like DH says?

I have been buying cheap bags of salt in every other shopping delivery, and other bits and pieces.

I have a few bags of cheap grit/ cat litter too

I also got a few more fleecy blanket/throws type things, and have invested in heavy duty walking/wellie socks.

Dh thinks I am nuts!

I am not preparing, but kind of hoping!! Last year I was heavily pregnant with SPD so didn't get out much when it got icy before the snow, then had DS at the start of the snow by c-section so didn't get out much in the thick of it either!
I have to say that journey from the car to the front door a couple of days after being sliced open wasn't fun - was terrified of slipping on the ice!

fwiw I don't think you are nuts, I can't see any signs yet that it won't be a similar winter to last year.

We have looooots of wood in. Not started on the salt yet - got one bag plus the snow shovel that we bought at the end of the snow. Will get cat litter in, but that will be for our cats as there is only so many days they can cross their legs for.
Will also stock up on some easy to cook foods that we can cook on our camping stuff.

no, we are buying salt too. We have snow chains already.

Hmm....haven't thought about it but might get some salt just in case.

Strangely, I have had an urge to equip the cars for bad weather, and just had a delivery of a jumbo box of instant hand warmers (v good value on Amazon at 20 quid for 40 pairs) as I realised they would be great if stuck anywhere.

Must get some rock salt in though

Hmmm, good point re salt, think I'll get a few bags.

Ah crap. An excellent idea to prepare ahead. My to do list is getting VERY long!!

- i am currently thinking of ptxing my van and have wanted a lightly bigger one for ages - now i'm looking at battered old Defenders thinking about last yr (caveat - i live in the middle of nowhere)...

OYBBK, I have a feeling the winter may start for some at the end of this month!

I'm trying to find a snow shovel, but can't seem to source one locally for some reason.

I've been buying extra tins for emergencies too.

I'm going to make soup to freeze too.

My neighbour has bought a 4x4(in addition to his normal bmw) and snowchains - I think he is taking it a bit far.

I think I just like to have things to buy - I am expecting to see him with skis and snowshoes next.

I mean HE likes to have things to buy.

Port, apparently the Discovery is a better engine and also cheaper as they aren't so trendy

I will be buying sledges when I see some, couldnt get one for love nor money last year!

Councils begin not getting enough salt for winter

thats about right Blu!

shall we all order these and start a shortage?

Yes I am planning to buy a) a sledge and b) some salt. Also new walking boots but I need those anyway.

My Freezer is an anal wonderland of neatly stacked squares of Soup, Stew, Goulash, Curry, Chili. I also have Home made Nan Breads (so easy) individual portions of Hummus and Pesto, Bread, Milk, Butter/marge, Cheese. Its all ordered and noted.

I have pulses, baked beans in a tins, Tuna, Pasta, Rice, tinned Veg.... Bottled Water, UHT Milk

This is all in my Zombie/Nuclear War survival stores.

I will buy salt if the weather turns dramatically by the end of November because then i will truly have to accept im not going to be moved house by Christmas

I need some good boots as both my pairs are fabric and are therefore rubbish in Snow/Rain but i have muscular fat calves so can't find any boots to fit me.

i bought some wellies the other day - could not get a pair last year.

i have about 20 bags of salt, i bought it last year and it didn't snow again!

We are lucky really there is a tesco express 10 minutes walk away so we are never going to starve.

Riven, is there any way you could stack your DD's wheelchair onto a sldge and have one person ulling the sledge and one person holding the wheelchair?

TitsalinaBumsquash

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