bats

Oh we were bone idle and never put the shovels away. I didn't do any yard work last year and everything survived ok. Oh, I turned the birdbath upside down. No idea why but everyone else does it.

We cut ally follow do a little prep but not much. We bought a fabric gazebo this year do we will pack that up probably tomorrow, outside taps will go off at some stage, I've ordered up some wine. Sorted.

dbd33

Bulbs planted. Garlic planted. Chicken waterer swapped for heated one. Snow fence erected. Driveway markers in. Mower battery moved to basement.

DandNHill

I bought a padded 3/4 length jacket from Mark's Workwear a couple of years ago and it's toasty!!! Was in a sale at about $50 so no complaints!! My other long winter coat is an Aigle which is a French brand and it's way too hot! lol

scrubbedexpat091

Thats nice of the muncipality to clear snow for you.

BristolUK

Are your xmas deccies still up?

dbd33

Pith helmet, pegged linen trousers, that sort of thing?

not2old

OP, having been here for a very long time, its something that just comes natural as it would living anywhere else.

- Nothing special, other than change to warmer clothing, change to winter foot wear, always wear a hat, scarf & gloves when outside, life goes on as it would during the non-winter months.

- Have the snow shovel shiny to the ready, stock up on salt for the step at the front door & immediate pathway. Be prepared to shovel twice even three times a day on some days

- Make sure your vehicle is winter ready & that you have booster cables & lots of windshield washer fluid in the back of the vehicle.

- Some folks plug their car block heaters in nightly

-Driving habits adjustment, takes a day or two, can take extra time to get from A to B

- Being older retired & not having to go to work, we frequent out less & only do this if we have to. The side walks can de dangerously slippy, easier to fall & break something.

- We don't do winter sports activities - its enough exercising walking from a parked car to the store & back

- If & when walking in the snow & slush, mind that vehicles will spray you with crap from the roads

- Be prepared for school closures

- Be prepared for power outages, suggest having a gas or wood burning fireplace as well as a gas stove (not electric) in the house, this way if the power goes out you wont freeze for a day or two.

- A back up generator is also a consideration

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bats

Just the lights.......but they aren't switched on. Probably won't work anyway now as I think I pruned the wires when I was pruning the roses

Tirytory

I have a fall checklist we're working through...

Bulbs planted- tick
Weeding- tick
Gutters- tick
Christmas lights on roof- tick
Air conditioning covered- tick
Boat winterized- tick
Basketball net moved- tick

Still to do..

Driveway markers
Hot tub half way through being drained and filled again.
Leaf blowing- fun for about f***** 20mins and now thoroughly hacked off with the amount of f***** trees we have!!

I will be really glad when the snow actually falls... Until we actually have to start shovelling of course. Why did I move here again

Oink

Ha ha.

scrubbedexpat091

I have my fall checklist done.

Winterize car by putting in windsheild cleaner that is good to minus 40.

Put pots out front into storage.

AC units are in the closets.

That is about all that is needed to prep.

The leaves all go away without any effort on my part.

Pizzawheel

Oddball one- most paints and glues don't like freezing temps. If you're a typical Brit handyperson you might leave them in the shed through winter- they really need bringing inside.

dbd33

At the risk of seeming organised, we did that; blow in foam, glue, stains all manner of stuff. Now the basement is properly ready to burst into flames.

BristolUK

Underfloor heating. Luxury.

dbd33

Underfloor heating primed to create a double height open plan contemporary structure featuring extensive skylighting. A truly exciting space and an exemplar of design geared to indoor/outdoor living.