The cold!?!
14 November 2005, 09:54 AM
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The cold!?!
What are everyones tips on keeping warm now the climate seems to have taken a turn for the worse..... having to get up 20 mins earlier to get all the ice off my car, grrrr
Tesco sell pockets warmers for about 99p each which are like a little bean bag which slots onto your pocket and heats up anf lasts for about 4 hours or so maybe longer.
I have the usual woolly hat, gloves and a huge coat, as you can tell i HATE the cold....anyone got any other tips....
Tesco sell pockets warmers for about 99p each which are like a little bean bag which slots onto your pocket and heats up anf lasts for about 4 hours or so maybe longer.
I have the usual woolly hat, gloves and a huge coat, as you can tell i HATE the cold....anyone got any other tips....
14 November 2005, 10:00 AM
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Thermal underwear..................I kid you not. http://www.damart.co.uk/portal/page?..._schema=PORTAL
Also, de-ice the car with a watering can full of hot/warm water, NOT too hot, obviously. Takes about 15 seconds to do the whole lot. I start mine and leave it running with front demister and rear screen on, before pouring the water.
I'm ready for off within 30 seconds. Don't forget the wing mirrors.
I only use de-icer if I'm away from the house, and even then I'll beg warm water if at a mate's etc.
Alcazar
Also, de-ice the car with a watering can full of hot/warm water, NOT too hot, obviously. Takes about 15 seconds to do the whole lot. I start mine and leave it running with front demister and rear screen on, before pouring the water.
I'm ready for off within 30 seconds. Don't forget the wing mirrors.
I only use de-icer if I'm away from the house, and even then I'll beg warm water if at a mate's etc.
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14 November 2005, 10:28 AM
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An electrical ceramic heater sat not 2 feet away from my legs keeping me warm (and its struggling to do that, Im bl00dy freezing) I dont intend on moving from it until dinner time at the very least.
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14 November 2005, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Patt@firstime
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14 November 2005, 12:49 PM
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What are everyones tips on keeping warm now the climate seems to have taken a turn for the worse..... having to get up 20 mins earlier to get all the ice off my car, grrrr
Originally Posted by Southern Guy
Tesco sell pockets warmers for about 99p each which are like a little bean bag which slots onto your pocket and heats up anf lasts for about 4 hours or so maybe longer. I have the usual woolly hat, gloves and a huge coat, as you can tell i HATE the cold....anyone got any other tips....
14 November 2005, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Southern Guy
What are everyones tips on keeping warm now the climate seems to have taken a turn for the worse..... having to get up 20 mins earlier to get all the ice off my car, grrrr
Tesco sell pockets warmers for about 99p each which are like a little bean bag which slots onto your pocket and heats up anf lasts for about 4 hours or so maybe longer.
I have the usual woolly hat, gloves and a huge coat, as you can tell i HATE the cold....anyone got any other tips....
Tesco sell pockets warmers for about 99p each which are like a little bean bag which slots onto your pocket and heats up anf lasts for about 4 hours or so maybe longer.
I have the usual woolly hat, gloves and a huge coat, as you can tell i HATE the cold....anyone got any other tips....
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14 November 2005, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Southern Gay
What are everyones tips on keeping warm now the climate seems to have taken a turn for the worse..... having to get up 20 mins earlier to get all the ice off my car, grrrr
Tesco sell pockets warmers for about 99p each which are like a little bean bag which slots onto your pocket and heats up anf lasts for about 4 hours or so maybe longer.
I have the usual woolly hat, gloves and a huge coat, as you can tell i HATE the cold....anyone got any other tips....
Tesco sell pockets warmers for about 99p each which are like a little bean bag which slots onto your pocket and heats up anf lasts for about 4 hours or so maybe longer.
I have the usual woolly hat, gloves and a huge coat, as you can tell i HATE the cold....anyone got any other tips....
BTW, don't use warm water to de-ice your car, normal cold tap water is warm enough to de-ice your car and won't shatter the glass.
14 November 2005, 02:14 PM
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Get a spare key for the car.
fall out of bed --> into clothes -->stumble downstairs & start car/lock the car-->Freeze your nads off/wake up-->get ready /have a brew-->get in car, nice and cosy
fall out of bed --> into clothes -->stumble downstairs & start car/lock the car-->Freeze your nads off/wake up-->get ready /have a brew-->get in car, nice and cosy
14 November 2005, 05:12 PM
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Get a spare key for the car.
fall out of bed --> into clothes -->stumble downstairs & start car/lock the car-->Freeze your nads off/wake up-->get ready /have a brew-->get in car, nice and cosy
fall out of bed --> into clothes -->stumble downstairs & start car/lock the car-->Freeze your nads off/wake up-->get ready /have a brew-->get in car, nice and cosy
Happened to a mate of mine...
It's law in Scotland .. not certain about elsewhere
14 November 2005, 05:32 PM
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ok, point noted.....to be fair, mine is a crappy diesel van worth about 3k. If I did it with anything else then perhaps a steering wheel locking device?
14 November 2005, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SiPie
...then get charged by Police for leaving a running vehicle unattended
Happened to a mate of mine...
It's law in Scotland .. not certain about elsewhere
Happened to a mate of mine...
It's law in Scotland .. not certain about elsewhere
14 November 2005, 09:16 PM
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If you work or stay outdoors throughout the day then the best thing is a string vest/t shirt with a thermal full sleeve top under a jumper.A scarf and wooly hat is a must.Long johns tucked into a pair of sox with a second pair of socks realy helps too.
I normally find that the sillier you end up looking,the warmer you are.
If you work in in a building then theres not much to worry about.....
I normally find that the sillier you end up looking,the warmer you are.
If you work in in a building then theres not much to worry about.....