What Preps are you doing this week

[Stasher]

Gone thro the larder and made a list of all the sugars/spices et al that need replacing following the recent (and ongoing) jam & chutney fest. Started the Christmas hamper (for the parents) and a list of treats to make and include (ingredient purchase list made - btw does anyone know where I can buy largish quantities of maple syrup for a reasonable price?) Started the Christmas box for us, also gone on a rose hip and blackberry recce, just checking no one's cut down the wild roses................

[FEISTY]

Gone thro the larder and made a list of all the sugars/spices et al that need replacing following the recent (and ongoing) jam & chutney fest. Started the Christmas hamper (for the parents) and a list of treats to make and include (ingredient purchase list made - btw does anyone know where I can buy largish quantities of maple syrup for a reasonable price?) Started the Christmas box for us, also gone on a rose hip and blackberry recce, just checking no one's cut down the wild roses................

If you can find largish quantities of real maple syrup for a reasonable price , I will be interested to know how, as my kids love the stuff and I feel like I'm taking out a second mortgage every time I buy it. It goes in the fridge with strict instructions to use tiny amounts only !

[Le Mouse]

As of last Friday, I have a permanent contract at work, so I've decided to learn to drive. I've never had any interest in learning, but a year after leaving London, I find that it might do me good to have a car.

On the allotment, I'm getting a good supply of courgettes and I've had a few of the first lot of carrots already. I need to look into a clamp for storing the carrots - there's going to be loads!

[Arzosah]

As of last Friday, I have a permanent contract at work, so I've decided to learn to drive.

Congratulations! On both items

I ordered some medical supplies from St Johns Ambulance yesterday, before finding out they were comparatively expensive, especially for delivery , but they've already arrived, so I can forgive them

[Le Mouse]

Congratulations! On both items

I ordered some medical supplies from St Johns Ambulance yesterday, before finding out they were comparatively expensive, especially for delivery , but they've already arrived, so I can forgive them

Thanks!

I did my first aid at work training with St John's Ambulance and took the opportunity before I left to buy one of their first aid kits. I'd love to build up a stock of their kit because it's good quality and it's tried and tested. But like you said, it's expensive. On my list of Stuff to Do, is to find a good supplier of first aid gear. Superdrug and Boots are a tad rubbish with bandages and suchlike and they don't sell the burn gel!

[Hamradioop]

http://www.firstaid4less.co.uk/ Has been mentioned several times on this forum. They list burns treatments on their site. I have never used them my self.

[Le Mouse]

http://www.firstaid4less.co.uk/ Has been mentioned several times on this forum. They list burns treatments on their site. I have never used them my self.

Ooh ta!

[Spiderwebb]

Well, following a spell of poor health I'm pleased to be back in a prepping frame of mind and even more pleased my profile on this site hasn't disappeared - has been quite some time since I was last on here. Spent yesterday improving security of my detached garage which also houses some useful bits n' bobs! Next job will be to tidy and organise!

[Arzosah]

Mouse, one place I found was http://www.thesafetysupplycompany.co.uk/ Like you, I've really been stung at Boots for bandages, but safetysupply have crepe bandages 10cm x 4.5m 100% cotton for £0.79!

Spiderwebb, glad you're feeling better - and yes, security and clearing things up sort of go hand in hand, don't they! I've just been sorting stocks - every time I think I'm done, there's more. I found another kilo of (slightly) out of date lentils this morning, because I completely unpacked my little crate of dried beans - must keep stock lists up to date.

[Memphis]

Yeah im another looking for bandages and gause and the like, all tesco had when I looked yesterday were tiny inch by inch pads and some skin closing strips, no big rolls of bandage or anything! How are people fixing up big abrasions these days :s
Ill be looking at st johns I think, I dont mind paying a bit more if some of it goes to their cause