My face is all red

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
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Message Posted:
13/12/2010 18:32

As i am unable to afford a truck load of wood, and as it is so cold tonight, i thought i would give a bag of Eco Bricks a chance in my wood burner.



It cost 12TL and took seconds to get going, and 10 minutes later my whole (little) house is sooo toasty my face is bright red!!!



Judging by what i have already used in an hour, i imagine i will use just over half the bag, so it may work out 7TL for a nights heating, and i've cooked the dogs dinner on it as well...may even throw a spud inside for a baked potato dinner later.



What do you think...is this value for money? I'm even watching the telly with a t'shirt on...no jersey or blanket!!



DD

susief


Joined: 06/11/2008
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
13/12/2010 18:44

Sounds great! Where did you get the Eco Bricks from Daisy? I'm absolutely bloomin freezing

jamestalbot


Joined: 20/12/2009
Posts: 958

Message Posted:
13/12/2010 18:46

DD are using using them on an open fire and where did you get them from ?



James

jamestalbot


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Message Posted:
13/12/2010 18:48

or is your face red with too much Christmas spirit?



Regards





James

daisy dukes


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Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
13/12/2010 18:49

I got them in a sack from the shop across the road from me in Karsiyaka....haven't seen them anywhere else yet.



An added bonus is they smell really really chocolatey...beats a smoke smell anyday!





DD

jamestalbot


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Message Posted:
13/12/2010 18:51

DD what is the shop called and whereabouts in Karsiyaka? please





James

susief


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Message Posted:
13/12/2010 18:51

Oooo a chocolate smelling fire it just gets better and better!

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
13/12/2010 18:52

Pasaogulari...it's next door to the old Cano restaurant...if you want to give me a call i can direct you...a;though i saw tonight there were only 3 bags, and i had 1....





DD

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
13/12/2010 19:09

As an after thought, i thought i should mention that last year i saw lots of 'Eco Bricks' in various supermarkets, they looked like little rolls of dried grass, and looked like they would burn in seconds, so i never even gave them a chance.

The ones i have, are in a large flour type sacks, and look like big rolls of squashed together plywood, with a black coating. On the sack in big red letters it says



EKOPUKETU which i believe is greek....



DD

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
13/12/2010 21:06

Could be Vietnamese as they make Eko Logs out of rice husks

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
13/12/2010 21:17

I couldn't care less where they came from, my house is warm, bordering on hot, and i've manged to cook the dogs dinner and an enormous baked potato..my dogs are so hot they prefer to sit outside!



Personally, i'm thinking they are well worth the value for money....still waiting for other opinions though.



DD

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
13/12/2010 22:27

Used them for a good part of last winter when they were on sale in loads of places, Lemar, Bell Foods, Ileli, etc. Have been looking for them again this year, thanks Daisy.

susief


Joined: 06/11/2008
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
14/12/2010 09:21

Just bought some at Erdener supermarket on the East side - a bit more expensive at 15tl a bag but hopefully worth it!

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
14/12/2010 17:31

I just bought the last bag at the shop across the road...hope he gets some more soon...





DD

susief


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Message Posted:
14/12/2010 17:37

Thank you so much DD, they're amazing, I can't believe how warm my living room is now! Hope your shop gets some more in stock soon

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
14/12/2010 17:39

Try to let them burn right down before adding some more....don't be greedy! lol





DD

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
14/12/2010 23:23

I bet the price goes up soon after reading all these positive posts. )

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
14/12/2010 23:34

DD



This ain't cold, no fire on here go back to the UK and you will certainly feel the cold!



Chris

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
15/12/2010 08:13

Chris, I agree, last night wasn't too cold, but the night before was rather chilly, and a fire was necessary.



I know the UK is cold, what with all that snow and all, but it does get cold here as well, maybe not minus degrees, but enough to warrant a fire, and i must say, it does cosy up the house wonderfully...



My only worry is, now that i've used all the wood at my shop, i'm really not looking forward to lugging 20 kilos around on the dolmus!





DD

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
15/12/2010 08:23

Hi DD

They had some in Atakara last year - if they have them now (anyone know?) I'll give you a lift to get some later!

See you soon! Maggie x