how is everyone prepping for the big storm

[Scablifter]

I have just got my ruby slippers out of the cupboard, just in case,,

[moocher]

Put my geraniums in greenhouse,took light stuff off shed roof,got windup lanterns out roof,and went and got chickens from allotment.

[Mr R]

Very little for the actual storm itself, as I generally have things at a state of readiness (a food / water supply, spare batteries etc.). The garden was cleared of loose objects over the weekend and I bought a few odds and sods, to replenish supplies, on Saturday.

This evening I will do the following in preparation for a power cut and problems with the water supply, which, going on past experience, I am expecting:

i. Making sure that all batteries are fully charged;

ii. Filling up the spare water containers, as well as the kettle / water jug etc.;

iii. Making a couple thermos flasks of hot drinks (one tea, one coffee);

iv. Ensuring that the battery powered radio is tuned into the local radio station;

v. Having a bath and a shave! As I mentioned earlier, I don't trust the water supply;

vi. Charging up the walkie talkies. Hopefully, I will have to use these!!

Take care everyone.

[Yorkshire Andy]

Got my 20l BOB out and will throw it in the car boot tomorrow before i attempt to get to work but it doesn't seem to be forecast too bad ooop north, but no harm in going over prepared

[damaralenoire]

is there a page or a thread on this forum which coveres the abbreviations you guys use, figured it may actually help me understand the conversations lol

[pseudonym]

is there a page or a thread on this forum which coveres the abbreviations you guys use, figured it may actually help me understand the conversations lol

Here you go:

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=646&p=27838&hilit= ... ons#p27838

HTH

[damaralenoire]

thanks for that however i noticed you said HTH and its not on the list

[pseudonym]

thanks for that however i noticed you said HTH and its not on the list

Hope That Helps.

[Le Mouse]

Brought the bike in, plus the smaller plants. Took the plastic cover off the greenhouse and moved the heavier plants next to the house. Checked / changed batteries in all the torches and the radio. Charged up the mini DAB radio. Tuned the radios to the local station. Will give my phone and laptop a final charge before I go to bed.

[preppingsu]

Well, it's certainly the quiet before the storm here. Nothing yet to report.

Put new batteries in the battery operated alarm clock as a back up to the mains powered one. Whatever happens OH still has to get up in the morning for work!!