Winter- Bring it on!

[oldtimer]

Long range forecasts and the number of berries seem to agree that it's going to be a hard winter. Never mind: the roof has been checked and slates replaced, the boiler is serviced, the woodpile is chopped and stacked; jam and chutney made, winter veg plot weeded and ready, larder stocked with dry goods and tins, freezer full; batteries laid in, candles, matches and kindling ready.

The backpack has been changed to winter mode, the van has been serviced and emergency gear checked. I have a stack of unread books and a few winter projects in hand- "Yes dear, I have included the spare-room bookshelves I didn't put up last winter!"

I really enjoy that feeling of being ready for anything and actually enjoyed it when the village was briefly cut off by snow.

What arrangements do you make for the winter?

 

[The Lord Poncho]

What arrangements do you make for the winter?

None, because every year, at about this time, there is a similar thread on the forum, and every year the winter (like the summer) disappoints!

 

[treefrog]

I will give it a week and then put the winter tyres on the car

 

[rosshs1]

going to start checking I've got a good couple of weeks worth of the essentials and give the car a good once over, hopefully it'll be my first winter as a dad so lots more I need to store.

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[blacktimberwolf]

and the number of berries seem to agree that it's going to be a hard winter.

Unfortunately a large quantity of berries or fruit on a bush/tree doesn't foretell of a hard winter to come but that last summer was a good one enabling fruiting wood to mature & this year has been a good growing season.

 

[salad]

Just need to put our winter tyres on and check the snow removing thing for the road outside our house is in good working order. Thats it really

 

[rik_uk3]

"What arrangements do you make for the winter?"

Couple of weeks after grand child No2 arrives in January my winter arrangements will be tickets to Gran Canaria...sod the cold and rain.

 

[santaman2000]

Couple of weeks after grand child No2 arrives in January my winter arrangements will be tickets to Gran Canaria...sod the cold and rain.

I like the winter and have been thinking of relocating to the mountains. That said, part of me also wants to relocate somewhere uch as Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. Or back to the Las Vegas area desert. Guess I really need to just win the lottery.

 

[Bowlander]

I don't care what it does so long as it dries up a bit!

 

[crucible]

My winter preparations consist of:

Topping up my woodpile
Getting the winter kit and jackets down from the attic
Putting on my snow tires and doing winter maintenance on our vehicles
Waxing up our fleet of skis and snowboards

 

[treadlightly]

Unfortunately a large quantity of berries or fruit on a bush/tree doesn't foretell of a hard winter to come but that last summer was a good one enabling fruiting wood to mature & this year has been a good growing season.

I remember this time last year the air was full of gloom and doom and harsh winter forecasts and winter turned out to be nothing of the kind.

 

[rik_uk3]

I like the winter and have been thinking of relocating to the mountains. That said, part of me also wants to relocate somewhere uch as Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. Or back to the Las Vegas area desert. Guess I really need to just win the lottery.

I've no problem with a cold winter, no problem with snow its the rain that just really pees me off now as I get older.

 

[WULF]

Look at us all getting exited about snow!! We are big kids reliving our youth eh
I love snow

 

[Andy BB]

TV guide and slippers?

 

[santaman2000]

TV guide and slippers?

Don't forget the hot buttered rum.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Will get the jeep on the lift soon for a full oils change, steam clean, re seal and a good lube up, need to find a local powder coat garage to redo the wheels, going to line the soft top at some point, house heating all tested and fine, warm kit all unpacked and aired

 

[jackcbr]

Give the Discovery a good once over. Put my name down on the emergency action snow response team at work 'cos I'm a 4x4er (it's gripped). That's usually enough to ensure we get a wet mild winter down south.

 

[jackcbr]

That said, I think I might just shift 50 bales of hay to our top field just in case. Pulling them up the hill 2 at a time on a sledge is no fun. Coming back down is

 

[Man of Tanith]

argue over sleeping bag with lisa as she likes my winter one for most the year
find balaclava to prevent broken face
look out gloves
make sure i know where blankets are
search out thermos flask, dig out thermal mug

pray for snow etc

 

[cbr6fs]

Can't even imagine winter yet, it was 36c here today.

Was THAT warm we went for a swim (in the sea) thinking it would be quite as it's October now, but struggled to find a spot it was that busy.