The Dogmother Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 The ones that i Ordered the 2nd time around did. I have just received the first order (which i cancelled ) and those aren't in bags. Amazon were very helpful and are collecting them from me and refunding to my account. Mind you, they are using Yodel as their courier, so I'll believe it when it happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Got mine today too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 And me. I'm quite impressed with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Yeah, mine are here Thought they came in a bag though I thought that too, the one I ordered from somewhere else did. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Old thread bump but Amazon have it back again for £4.43 if anyone needs one for this year http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gelert-PLS036-Folding-Shovel/dp/B0010AA0TU/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1350576109&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Still got the one I bought nearly 2 years ago - never used it yet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Still got the one I bought nearly 2 years ago - never used it yet . Ours are unused as well ANH infact so are the snowjoggers I bought.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Mine is still in its unopened box too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Mine is sitting on the 20kg bag of unopened salt in the shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 but it goes without saying, if we didn't all have pristine snow shovels (yes, I have one too in my boot!) it would have snowed like blazes last winter. I absolutely swear by carrying road salt - a handful is all you need to get out of a sticky situation, it has saved the day for me more than once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yup, got the unopened bag of salt too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 A friend of my husband gave him a big bag of road salt a couple of years ago for Christmas and of course it hasn't snowed since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 How could I forget the two bags of "Ice melty" stuff I have in the boiler house. I have to climb over them regularly Also have enough car de-icer to open a shop....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I absolutely swear by carrying road salt - a handful is all you need to get out of a sticky situation, it has saved the day for me more than once. Do you mean you carry it in the car? Where did you get it from if you don't mind me asking. I hate snow!! I have the snow shovel in my boot. Thanks Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 You can usually buy sacks of grit/salt in winter from garages/Homebase type places and it's handy to keep some for clearing drives/steps or at least reducing the slipperiness of them. I just keep a large coffee jar full of it in the boot for emergencies, I can't remember where I got the original bag from. Two winters ago I gave my niece a lift home, and pulled on to her dead-end road which was ungritted and not used much - I started turning the car, and got completely stuck across the road, there was no grip to complete the turn. Her partner came out and tried pushing but he couldn't get any purchase with his feet. I thought I'd be there till it thawed! A handful of salt just under the front wheels was enough to get the car moving again. I wouldn't go out without it in winter now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 You can also use dishwasher salt or cat litter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yes ... however not the dishwasher salt that comes in little tablets! After the snow thawed last year I couldn't work out why there were little white blocks all over the pavement on my way to work ... someone had sprinkled those around, but it hadn't worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yes ... however not the dishwasher salt that comes in little tablets! After the snow thawed last year I couldn't work out why there were little white blocks all over the pavement on my way to work ... someone had sprinkled those around, but it hadn't worked! Ooh, I didn't know you could get dishwasher salt in tablets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Yay, I've used my Gelert folding shovel for the first time since buying it in 2011 . The serrated edges are fab for clearing ice . I only did my front door step but am impressed so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Glad it works well Vicki Still haven't used mine but have needed to use some of my deicer store this week - lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 No need for a snow shovel here. We've got two to three weeks of stores in the shed. Don't even need power. We have the solid fuel Rayburn, an open fire and bottled gas. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow......we'll just shut the door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I've brought more wood up the garden and made sure that we have milk in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Be careful what you wish for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Phil's had snow already so he has his car loaded with shovel, old carpet and blankets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 In my constant search for The Winter boots that won't slip on the snow and ice I think *touchwood* I may have found them, but thought I'd check with the Omlet oracle. They are Merrell Oslo. They are quite pricey so I just wanted to hear from anyone who has had them as to if their soles do infant stick and not slip. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
