philmayfield 6,141 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 It was certainly very warm outside today. However it was freezing in Newark Waitrose. All the cold air from the chilled cabinets was pouring out into the shop. It must cost an absolute fortune to run those chillers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,420 Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 4 hours ago, philmayfield said: It must cost an absolute fortune to run those chillers. Supermarkets are HV customers and have their own substation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,141 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 We had our own sub station back in my working days. I remember replacing our 500 Kva transformer with a 1000 Kva, all done by EMEB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 491 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Having worked in Supermarket maintenance for 25 of my 51 working years, I can confirm that refrigeration costs a massive amount to run as it's on 24 / 7 / 365 (6). I finished work (used to be called retiring) 5 years ago before the massive energy cost increases, but even for the 10 years or so before that, most major supermarkets were spending millions per year on energy savings and seeing a return. And all but smaller High St stores have 11kv supplies, typically 1000 / 1200kva. I can also confirm that as a commercial user supermarkets pay a far higher price per unit than domestic customers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,284 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Not a good start for our 61st anniversary. Roads are flooded on our route to the hotel so rather than risk it, I have cancelled. I had booked a nice hotel in Chester where we would have done the history tour, but heavy rain all day would have spoilt that. Try again later this month. Until a few minutes ago Mrs PP didn't know where we were going Anyway, we will have a nice lunch somewhere today. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,152 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 And a very Nappy Anniversary to you and Mrs PP. !!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,468 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 31 minutes ago, PeverilPeril said: ......... our 61st anniversary. That's a very impressive number PP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Yes it is. Congratulations, Mr and Mrs PP. Such a shame the foul weather has spoiled your day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,420 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Well done to you both, I hope there are many more to come. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Congratulations to Mr and Mrs PP on your 61st anniversary xxx Shame about the weather 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,152 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Our thoughts are with you Phil. Stay safe and dry mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Seems we missed the worse up here in the Grand Duchy I hope everyone stays safe and dry. My congratulations to Mr and Mrs P P. I got out of hospital yesterday and so far it's going OK. Still not much strength in new knee, but it's only been 4 days. I'm getting by on a few paracetamol. Just need to keep on with the exercises. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,420 Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Glad you're up and about Col and making progress.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,016 Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Great news that you are out of hospital DJ , Take things easy dont going doing too much too soon. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 So sorry for your spoiled anniversary PP. These things always come at the wrong time. Our 50 th was ruined because of covid and my 80th well I wouldn’t have had it any different. My husband was in hospital having an op for his back. But we make up for them in other ways or other times and I’m sure you will enjoy it soon. Hope the floods soon clear up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 My b/w chihuahua doesn’t think much of my doggy creation 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,152 Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 Have you made it Nonna? If so, what materials? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,420 Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 It's brilliant nonna, I thought it was real until I saw the Postimage version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,510 Posted October 23, 2023 Report Share Posted October 23, 2023 What a talent Nonna, it’s fabulous, well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,083 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 It's beautifull nonnaB you see all our skills and talents are not just for styling hair, well done you, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Thank you. Yes I made it over a few weeks. It’s made of wool not knitting wool but wool from a sheep ( sorry I know you know) that when it’s shorn is washed and carded. I can’t get a supplier here so I order from Germany. I made a sommelier that my daughter uses at the wine festival and yesterday my nieces partner wanted a foto of it to advertise his new wine. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, mary1947 said: It's beautifull nonnaB you see all our skills and talents are not just for styling hair, well done you, Thankyou Mary. I love doing these felted dolls and animals. I have so many of them. I’ve even got a hollowed display on the kitchen window sill to give some of them an airing. I’ve always done handicrafts, sewing , embroidery and cross stitch so my handiwork is everywhere. I did 2 pictures of angels in cross stitch and hung them in the bedroom but my husband made me take them down !!!!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,599 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 There's some very talented folk on this site, well done Nonna it's beautiful Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,141 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 We went into Newark this morning by a tortuous route with the A617 being closed at Kelham Bridge. Coming in by the sugar factory it was just like being at the seaside. The Bleasby to Fiskerton road is still closed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,284 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 A normal start to the day today. Make coffee. Take medication. Do a session on the rowing and cycling machines. Shower. Breakfast. Don't feel 85 at all ...life is good. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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